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Laos Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Laos as tourists use the Laos Tourist e-Visa. Processing time: 3 working days. Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Laos visa for Nepali citizens — key facts

Tourist visa
Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)Stay: 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total).
Visa fee
Not listed in our record
Processing time
3 working days.
Where to apply
Onlinelaoevisa.gov.la

At a glance

At a glance — 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 types

Visa categories available

  • 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.

  • Visa on Arrival — 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.

Checklist

Required documents — Laos tourist visa

3 required · 4 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

  1. Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages)

    Required

  2. Passport-size photo (4 × 6 cm, white background)

    Required

  3. Email + credit/debit card

    Required

  4. Travel itinerary

    Conditional

  5. Hotel booking

    Conditional

  6. Return ticket

    Conditional

  7. Bank statement

    Conditional

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Laos visa

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
laoembindia@gmail.com
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.
Online portal
https://laoevisa.gov.la

Notes

Important notes

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FAQ

Laos visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Laos visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Laos as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Laos for tourism use the Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry), which allows a stay of 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total).

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.

Which Laos mission handles visa applications from 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. Applications are lodged at 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.

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 official online portal for the Laos visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://laoevisa.gov.la.

How is the Laos visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard online for e-Visa; cash USD on arrival for VOA.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Laos visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Laos visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

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  • Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.
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