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Visa on Arrival
落地签证
ໃບອະນຸຍາດວີຊາກັບດ່ານ
A legal entity who intends to import foreign labour must submit an application on behalf of the employee, and a foreigner intending to work for such legal entity must apply for a visa. Apply at Consulate Department.
Who needs this
A legal entity who intends to import foreign labour must submit an application on behalf of the employee, and a foreigner intending to work for such legal entity must apply for a visa.
Requirements
- Enterprises applying for labor visas for foreign workers must be properly established under the laws of the Lao PDR and must be authorized for labor quotas in accordance with the laws
- Foreign workers must have an employment contract and work with any enterprise. Moreover, they must obtain a single entry visa, work permit, and stay permit from the relevant authorities under the laws of the Lao PDR.
Documents — first application
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Request to Import Foriegn Labors | |
| Quota to Import Foreign Labors | |
| Application form | |
| Copy of Passport | |
| Please contact the authority for more infotmation |
Legal framework
- Law on Entry-Exit and Management of Foreigners in Lao PDR
How to submit
- Address of authority
- Consulate Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Processing time
- 6 Relevant law does not specify the consideration period for visa issuance, but the authorities state that in the case of having complete documents, the consideration period shall take 3 working days per visa. Moreover, it needs to apply for 2 visas which are 1) a single entry visa in order to apply for a work permit and stay permit; and 2) a multiple entries Visa.
Validity and renewal
- Has an expiry date
- YES
- Validity
- 12 months
Additional comment
The information of this formality is from the review of relevant laws and regulations. However, the information has not yet verified by the related authority. Please contact the Consulate Department for more information.