# Laos visa for Nepali citizens > Laos visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 3 working days. · Stay: 30 days (extendable twice for 30 days each = 90 days total). Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/laos Last updated: 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. ### voa — 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 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. ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Laos visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, voa, 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 - 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) --- *Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*