Do Laotian citizens need a visa to Vietnam?
NO Vietnam visa is required for Laos citizens for every stay in Vietnam of a maximum 30 days. A Vietnam visa is only required when the Laos passport holders wish to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 consecutive days.
Type of visa
Up to 30 days
Over 30 days
Tourist visa
Not required
Required
Business visa
Not required
Required
To enter Vietnam, whether under visa exemption or not, Laotian Citizens need to meet the entry requirements below:
- Laotian passport is valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- Laotian passport has at least 2 blank pages.
How to get Vietnam visa for Laotian Citizens?
There are currently 02 ways to get a tourist/business Vietnam visa for Laotian citizens as follows:
1. Apply for embassy visa
In this way of visa application, you can contact:
- Vietnam embassy/consulate in Laos (if you are in Laos) (their contacts can be found here);
- Vietnam embassy/consulate in your residence country (if you are outside Laos).
The required documents, visa fees and processing time may vary depending on the embassy and visa type as well.
2. Apply online for Visa on arrival (Recommended)
Visa on arrival (VOA) is the best way to get a visa for Laotian citizens traveling to Vietnam by air. It is applied online without documents, as such, it is especially recommended for those:
- Living far from the embassy/consular office of Vietnam;
- concerning about passport safety upon sending it to the embassy or having a business plan with the passport that they cannot leave it in any office for certain days;
- needing a visa processed urgently, in a few working hours or during weekends.
With VOA, you need to follow 3 simple steps below:
Recommended readings:
- How to get Vietnam visa in Pakse
- How to get Vietnam visa in Vientiane
- How to get Vietnam visa in Luang Prabang
How much is a Vietnam visa online for Laotian citizens?
The Vietnam visa on arrival (online) fees for citizens of Laos are from US$25 for visa stamping at Vietnam airport PLUS (+) service fee for visa approval letter. You can check the total cost of your visa on arrival for Vietnam in the table below.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. If you plan to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, you can apply for tourist visa on arrival. To do it, you do not need to submit any document, but an online application form for visa approval letter and then finally get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport.
