Tourist — Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)
Tourism, leisure, sightseeing.
- Stay
- 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total).
- Processing
- 3 working days.
Laos Visa for Nepali Citizens
Up-to-date Laos visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
At a glance — Laos Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)
- Processing time
- 3 working days.
- Stay duration
- 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total).
- Visa validity
- 60 days from issuance to enter.
- Entries
- Single.
- Where to apply
- Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.
Visa categories available
voa — Laos Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist)
Tourism — apply on arrival.
- Stay
- 30 days.
- Processing
- Instant.
Business — Laos Business Visa (NI-B2 / LA-B2)
Business, conferences, work exploration.
- Stay
- 30 days initially; multi-entry extendable annually.
- Processing
- 3–7 working days.
Transit — Laos Transit Visa
Transit through Laos to a third country.
- Stay
- Up to 7 days.
Required documents — Laos tourist visa
- Required
Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages)
- Required
Passport-size photo (4 × 6 cm, white background)
- Required
Email + credit/debit card
- Conditional
Travel itinerary
- Conditional
Hotel booking
- Conditional
Return ticket
- Conditional
Bank statement
Laos embassy in Nepal
- Mission
- Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- Address
- E-46/47 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- Phone
- +91 11 4108 3320
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00. No Lao embassy or consulate in Nepal — Nepalis use e-Visa or VOA directly.
- Application centre
- Online — laoevisa.gov.la (e-Visa) + VOA at all approved entry points — No physical centre needed — Nepali applicants use e-Visa online or apply on arrival at Vientiane / Luang Prabang / Pakse airports + 4 Friendship Bridges + 6 land borders.
Important notes
- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Nepalis can use e-Visa OR Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) at all approved entry points: 3 international airports (Vientiane Wattay, Luang Prabang, Pakse) + 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges + Boten (China border) + 4 other land borders.
- Passport must have 6+ months validity + 2 blank pages.
- e-Visa: USD 50, single entry, 30 days stay, valid 60 days from issuance.
- VOA: USD 30–50 (Nepalis ≈ USD 40).
- From 1 January 2025: tourist visa extendable TWICE in Laos for 30 + 30 = 60 additional days (total 90 days max).
- Photo: 4 × 6 cm, white background, recent (< 6 months).
- Standard e-Visa processing: 3 working days (sometimes faster, max 5).
- Cash USD must be small denominations at land borders.
- Children require own e-Visa.
Machine-readable version: /visa/laos/markdown
Frequently asked questions
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Laos visa — sourced from Laos's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
How long does a Laos tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?
3 working days.
How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Laos on a tourist visa?
30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total). (Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)).
Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Laos tourist visa?
Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.
What documents are required for a Laos tourist visa from Nepal?
Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Passport-size photo (4 × 6 cm, white background); Email + credit/debit card.
Where is the Laos embassy in Nepal?
Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — E-46/47 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4108 3320.
Can Nepali citizens apply for a Laos business visa?
Yes — Laos Business Visa (NI-B2 / LA-B2). Business, conferences, work exploration. Processing: 3–7 working days..
Is there an online portal to apply for a Laos visa?
Yes — apply online at https://laoevisa.gov.la (Lao Government e-Visa portal) · https://immigration.gov.la (Department of Immigration).
How is the Laos visa fee paid?
Visa, MasterCard online for e-Visa; cash USD on arrival for VOA.
Can Yatra help with a Laos visa application?
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Laos including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
Sources & last updated
Last reviewed:
- https://laoevisa.gov.la — Lao government e-Visa
- https://immigration.gov.la/en/visas — Lao Department of Immigration
- Lao Embassy New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
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