Tour Guide License

1. Lao citizen and resides in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR); 2. Adhere to the established legal regulations; 3. Has good personal qualities and a passion for service-oriented work; 4. Exhibits strong moral character, good attributes, honesty, good interpersonal relations, good manner, and is in good health; 5. Has received training and certification from an authorized organization in accordance with the level of tourism staff as stipulated in the relevant regulations.

1. National-Level, required documents: - Verification of Training Completion: Certificate confirming completion of 55 days of training for central-level staff. - Verification from Tourism Agency: Certificate from a tourism organization or from the Lao Tourism Staff Association. The certificate must include a labor contract or confirmation of salary receipt from the tourism company. - Photograph: 1 photo, size 2 x 2.5 inches (taken within the last three months). - Identity Verification: Copy of identification card or proof of residence. - Criminal Record: Must be issued within the last three months.
2. Provincial-Level, required documents: - Verification of Training Completion: Certificate confirming completion of 15 days of training for provincial or municipal staff. - Verification from Tourism Agency: Certificate from a tourism organization or from the tourism staff group of the province or municipality. The certificate must include a labor contract or confirmation of salary receipt from the tourism company. - Photographs: 2 photos, size 2 x 2.5 inches (taken within the last three months). - Identity Verification: Copy of identification card or proof of residence. - Criminal record: Must be issued within the last three months).
3. Specialized Regions, required documents: - Verification of Training Completion: Certificate confirming completion of training from a provincial, municipal, or specialized training unit relevant to the specific region. - Verification from Tourism Agency: Certificate from a tourism organization or from the tourism staff group of the relevant province, municipality, or local area. The certificate must include a labor contract or confirmation of salary receipt from the tourism company. - Photographs: 2 photos, size 2 x 2.5 inches (taken within the last three months). - Identity Verification: Copy of identification card or proof of residence. - Criminal Record: Must be issued within the last three months).

Means of presentation

At the Authority Offices

Address of authority

Tourism Management Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism

Processing time

9

Has an expiry date

YES

Validity

3 months