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Stay Permit for Foreign Worker
外籍劳工居留许可
ບັດອະນຸຍາດພັກເຊົາສຳລັບແຮງງານຕ່າງປະເທດ
Foreigners who intend to stay in Lao PDR as registered investors, workers, experts, journalists, students, and partners of Lao citizens. Apply at Foreign Control Department.
Who needs this
Foreigners who intend to stay in Lao PDR as registered investors, workers, experts, journalists, students, and partners of Lao citizens.
Requirements
- As defined in the law on immigration and foreigners' control in Lao PDR, No. 59/NA.
- Being employed by a registered company or enterprise which operates the business in accordance with the laws of Lao PDR.
- Workers shall acquire a working visa (LA-B2) and a work permit from related agencies in compliance with the laws of Lao PDR.
Documents — first application
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Labour Visa (LA-B2) | |
| Certificate for Enterprise Registration of Company Limited | colored copy front and back, 1 copy |
| Certificate of Annual Tax Payment | colored copy, 1 copy |
| Passport | a colored copy and also bring the original passport for the authority to check and it will be returned afterward |
| Photo (3x4) | 3 photos |
| Application Form | use the application form by the department |
| Business Operating License | from relevant sector, make a colored copy |
| Request Letter from the company | 1 copy |
| Business Visa for Work (LA-B2) | Colored copy, make 1 copy |
| Work Permit | and a copy |
Legal framework
- Law on Entry-Exit and Management of Foreigners in Lao PDR
- Presidential Ordinance on Fees and Service Fees
How to submit
- Means of presentation
- At the Authority Offices
- Address of authority
- Foreign Control Department, Ministry of Public Security
- Processing time
- 3 The relevant laws do not define it, but there is a specific regulation mentioning that it shall not exceed 3 working days
Validity and renewal
- Has an expiry date
- YES
- Renewal process
- The validity of the permit depends on the employment contract of a foreigner. It can be 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months.
Additional comment
- In the case that foreign workers bring their families, the stay permit will define their occupation as Accompanying (the accompanies are prohibited to work) - The fee will be exempted for those who are under 15 years old and over 65 years old as defined in the Edict on the Fees and Service Charges, No. 003/PO, Article 35.