Travel Visa and Passport Expediting Services
Requirements for obtaining a Business Visa for Laos
Country: Laos
Visa Type: Business
The following are required to obtain a Business Visa for Laos
- A valid passport and visa are required to enter Laos. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler's expense.
EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM
- Complete and return this form with all required information.
EDS Service Request Application Form
PASSPORT
- Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay.
- Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
- EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.
APPLICATION FORM
- Three (3) Visa application forms completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa.
PHOTOGRAPHS
- Three recent 2" X 2" passport type photographs, in color, front view, and with a plain light background.
LETTER OF INVITATION
- The host of business visa applicants must secure an approval letter from the Department of Immigration of the Government of Laos in Vietiane, which sends the Approval Letter to the Embassy of Laos in Washington. We recommend that you secure a copy of the Approval Letter and submit it with your business visa application.
COVER LETTER
- Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Laos. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
OTHER DOCUMENTS
- Proof of departure--Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one.
- Also note: Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.
- VISA VALIDITY All types of visas are issued for ONE (1) entry and must be used within TWO (2) months of issue date. Please do not apply more than 60 days before your scheduled date of entry to Laos. You can stay in Laos only up to fifteen (15) days. If you wish to stay more, please contact local authorities upon arrival to Laos.
- BORN IN LAOS? If you were born in Laos or one of your parents has LAOS citizenship and you apply for Laos visa with a new U.S. passport, you will be granted a visa only if the decree regarding the loss of your citizenship has been issued.
PAYMENT
- The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.
Service Rates
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| EDS Service Rates | Standard At least 8 business days | Rush 5-7 business days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Service | $190.00 | $300.00 | |
| Shipping Rates | FedEx 2-day | FedEx Overnight | FedEx First Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx | $30 | $47 | $89 |
| PLEASE NOTE: A $25.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders. | |||
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SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS
When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.
Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193
All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.