Lao People's Democratic Republic · investor
Business Investor Visa (NI-B2)
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Lao business visa route for foreign investors approved for investment in Lao PDR.
- Processing time
- Investors submit through OSS/IPD/MPI for coordination with the Immigration and Emigration Department and Consular Department.
- Government fees
- The Invest Laos page lists example levies including 5,000 kip for a visa application form and multiple-entry visa fees of 300,000, 600,000 or 1,200,000 kip for 3, 6 or 12 months; confirm current fees before filing.
- Typical duration
- The initial business visa and any multiple-entry validity depend on the approved route; the page describes later 3-month, 6-month and 1-year multiple entry-exit visa services.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Laos is covered from the official Lao eVisa portal, the Department of Immigration site and the Invest Laos one-stop service guidance. The public eVisa pages are detailed for tourism entry, while business-investor, foreign technician and stay-permit guidance is concentrated on the Invest Laos visa and stay-permit card page. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, fee, filing location and document upload requirements before paying or travelling. The Invest Laos visa page says persons entitled to NI-B2 or LA-B2 business visas include foreign investors. For NI-B2, investors approved for investments in Lao PDR with an investment licence, concession licence and enterprise registration certificate can submit the request to the Investment One-Stop Service Office, Investment Promotion Department, Ministry of Planning and Investment. The page also describes a short-stay pathway while investment applications are still under consideration.
Additional sources
Primary source
Department of Immigration of Lao PDR ↗ · Department of Immigration of Lao PDR
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The investor is legally approved by the Government of Lao PDR.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- ✓The investor has an investment licence, concession licence or enterprise registration certificate, depending on the case.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- ✓The request is submitted through the Investment One-Stop Service Office or appropriate planning and investment channel.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant uses a tourist eVisa for work, investment residence or technical employment.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- !The applicant relies on old fees or validity periods instead of confirming the current amount and issuing channel.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- !The applicant cannot show the investment, enterprise, quota, employment or family basis required for the selected route.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Investment licence, concession licence or enterprise registration certificate, depending on the investment approval basis.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- ·Company proposal or Investment One-Stop Service submission evidence.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
- ·Passport, existing Lao visa or proposed visa collection location, as requested by the official process.Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the investment approval basis and whether NI-B2 is the correct visa type.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare investment licence, concession licence or enterprise registration evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the request through OSS/IPD/MPI or the relevant provincial planning and investment channel.
After approval
Use the issued approval to collect the visa at the stated Lao mission or visa-on-arrival unit where authorised.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ApplyApplicantUse Invest Laos visa and stay permit card guidance ↗
Use this official Lao PDR source to confirm the current route, filing channel and supporting documents. Laos is covered from the official Lao eVisa portal, the Department of Immigration site and the Invest Laos one-stop service guidance. The public eVisa pages are detailed for tourism entry, while business-investor, foreign technician and stay-permit guidance is concentrated on the Invest Laos visa and stay-permit card page. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, fee, filing location and document upload requirements before paying or travelling.
Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can use the NI-B2 investor route?+
Invest Laos says investors approved for investments in Lao PDR can apply when they hold the relevant investment, concession or enterprise registration evidence.
Can investor family members be included?+
Yes. The Invest Laos page describes NI-B2 business visa application procedures for foreign investors and family.
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