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Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors

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Source check: all 10 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Lao multiple entry-exit visa service for investors who already hold the required business visa and stay permit card.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency3 months, 6 months or 1 year for the standard service; 3-5 years only for qualifying long government concession cases described by the official page.
Processing time
Request after the required NI-B2 visa and stay permit card are in place, through the appropriate OSS, provincial or Consular Department channel.
Government fees
The page lists multiple-entry visa levies of 300,000 kip for 3 months, 600,000 kip for 6 months and 1,200,000 kip for 12 months, plus other service fees; confirm current amounts before payment.
Typical duration
3 months, 6 months or 1 year for the standard service; 3-5 years only for qualifying long government concession cases described by the official page.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR ↗

In short

As of 26 July 2026, the Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors 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/multiple-entry-exit-visa-investor#answer

What is the Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors in Lao People's Democratic Republic?

Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors is a sponsor-led Laos route. Indicative government fees are The page lists multiple-entry visa levies of 300,000 kip for 3 months, 600,000 kip for 6 months and 1,200,000 kip for 12 months, plus other service fees; confirm current amounts before payment; indicative processing time is Request after the required NI-B2 visa and stay permit card are in place, through the appropriate OSS, provincial or Consular Department channel; typical duration is 3 months, 6 months or 1 year for the standard service; 3-5 years only for qualifying long government concession cases described by the official page. 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. Invest Laos describes procedures for business visa applications with 3-month, 6-month and 1-year multiple entry-exit validity. It states that investors approved at central or Vientiane Capital level must receive NI-B2 entry and a stay permit card from the Foreigner Management Department before requesting multiple entry-exit visa services through OSS/IPD/MPI. Provincial approvals follow the provincial planning and investment or police channel, with direct Consular Department submission possible in some cases.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Obtain the NI-B2 entry visa and stay permit card first.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Choose the required 3-month, 6-month, 1-year or qualifying longer validity route.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the correct central, Vientiane Capital, provincial or Consular Department channel.

  4. After approval

    Renew or reapply before the multiple entry-exit validity expires if the investment basis continues.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors, 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.
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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 multiple entry-exit visa guidance for investors ↗

    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

Can I request Lao multiple entry-exit before receiving a stay permit card?+

The Invest Laos page says investors must receive the NI-B2 visa and stay permit card before submitting for multiple entry-exit visa services.

Who may qualify for 3-5 year validity?+

The page describes 3-5 year validity for investors with a concession agreement with the Government of Lao PDR from 10 years and above, with validity also limited by remaining contract duration.

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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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