# Laos visa for Nepali citizens > Laos visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun. Nepali passport holders visiting Laos as tourists use the Laos Tourist e-Visa. Processing time: 3 working days. Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la. - **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa — visa on arrival also listed (Laos Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist)) - **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/laos - **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25 ## Embassy / mission - **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 (Lao Government e-Visa portal) · https://immigration.gov.la (Department of Immigration) - **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard online for e-Visa; cash USD on arrival for VOA. ## Visa categories ### Tourist — Laos Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry) **Purpose:** Tourism, leisure, sightseeing. **Stay duration:** 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total). **Validity:** 60 days from issuance to enter. **Entries:** Single. **Processing time:** 3 working days. **How to apply:** Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la; pay by card; e-Visa emailed. **Required documents:** - Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages) - Passport-size photo (4 × 6 cm, white background) - Email + credit/debit card - Travel itinerary *(conditional)* - Hotel booking *(conditional)* - Return ticket *(conditional)* - Bank statement *(conditional)* **Notes:** - Extendable twice in-country (30 days each) since Jan 2025. ### Visa on Arrival — Laos Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist) **Purpose:** Tourism — apply on arrival. **Stay duration:** 30 days. **Validity:** Issued on arrival. **Entries:** Single. **Processing time:** Instant. **How to apply:** On arrival at airports or borders; cash USD only. **Required documents:** - Passport (6+ months) - 2 passport photos (4 × 6 cm, white background) - Arrival/visa form - USD cash (small bills) ### Business — Laos Business Visa (NI-B2 / LA-B2) **Purpose:** Business, conferences, work exploration. **Stay duration:** 30 days initially; multi-entry extendable annually. **Validity:** 3–12 months. **Entries:** Multiple after first conversion. **Processing time:** 3–7 working days. **How to apply:** Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la (business category) OR Lao Embassy New Delhi. **Required documents:** - Passport, photo - Invitation letter from Lao company - Lao inviter business registration - Employer letter from Nepal - Return ticket ### Transit — Laos Transit Visa **Purpose:** Transit through Laos to a third country. **Stay duration:** Up to 7 days. **Validity:** 1 month. **Entries:** Single. **Required documents:** - Passport, photo - Onward ticket to third country - Visa for next destination ## Important general notes - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard. - 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. ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Laos visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Visa on Arrival, Business, Transit). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules. 2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport bio-page (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Passport-size photo (4 × 6 cm, white background); Email + credit/debit card. 3. **Submit at Online — laoevisa.gov.la (e-Visa) + VOA at all approved entry points** — Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la; pay by card; e-Visa emailed. 4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 3 working days. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 - 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) ## Related - All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa - Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket --- *Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*