LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity

The Embassy of the Lao P.D.R
2222 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

VISA INFORMATION

(excluding Lao native use)

l. Documentary requirements:

Two application forms filled out in duplicate.
Three recent photographs.
a passport must have at least six months remaining validity.
If applying by mail, enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport.

2. Visa fees.

$ 35.00 - US citizens
$ 42.00 - Canada citizens
$ 15.00 - Service charge
The fees must be paid by money order or certified check only

3. Validity of Visas.

All types of visas are issued for one entry and must be used within two months of issue date.

4. Types of visas, Length of permissible stay and additional documents required:

-Transit visa       - Maximum five days for stay( in Vientiane only).
                            - Proof of an entry visa and air ticket to the third country.
-Tourist visa       - Fifteen days (non-extendable).
                            - Visa processing should be made through an eligible tour company in the United States
                            or Canada which has a contract with a tour company in the Lao PDR or directly through
                            the Lao Embassy in Washington, DC.
-Visitor visa        - One month for stay( can be extended for two additional months).
                            - Visa request can be processed either through a guarantor in Laos or the Lao Embassy
                            in Washington, DC.
-Business visa    - Visa authorization is arranged by sponsor in Laos and the Embassy can not process
                            visas until it receives authorization or approval from the authorities concerned in Laos.
                            - One month for stay (can be extended until completion of your business term).
-Multiple entry visa - available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Department only.

Notes:
        - All applicants wishing to travel to the Lao PDR on the above mentioned purposes should submit the
        required documents to the Lao Embassy in Washington,DC 20 working days prior to departure date.
        - For more information, please contact the Lao Embassy, Visa Office from Monday - Friday
        at the following address:
                                            2222 S. Street, N.W
                                            Washington, DC 20008
                                            Phone: (202) 667 0076   (From 9-12 am only).
                                            Fax:     (202) 332 4923
                                            Embassy of the Lao P.D.R
                                            Consular Section

Washington, DC, May 26, 2000