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Business Investor Visa (NI-B2)

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Source check: all 9 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Lao business visa route for foreign investors approved for investment in Lao PDR.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe 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.
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
Reviewed Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗

In short

As of 26 July 2026, the Business Investor Visa (NI-B2) for Lao People's Democratic Republic is a sponsor-led Laos immigration route. Sources: official Lao People's Democratic Republic government pages, reviewed 26 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/laos/business-investor-ni-b2-visa#answer

What is the Business Investor Visa (NI-B2) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?

Business Investor Visa (NI-B2) is a sponsor-led Laos route. Indicative government fees are 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; indicative processing time is Investors submit through OSS/IPD/MPI for coordination with the Immigration and Emigration Department and Consular Department; typical duration is 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. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR on 29 June 2026.

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.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the investment approval basis and whether NI-B2 is the correct visa type.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare investment licence, concession licence or enterprise registration evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the request through OSS/IPD/MPI or the relevant provincial planning and investment channel.

  4. After approval

    Use the issued approval to collect the visa at the stated Lao mission or visa-on-arrival unit where authorised.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Business Investor Visa (NI-B2), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Business Investor Visa (NI-B2) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Laos

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Laos. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. ApplyApplicant
    Use 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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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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