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24 rooms at $18–$26 per night, breakfast included.
Vientiane desk · open every day
Laos visa procedures and package checklists, filed on Asean Road.
Full Mobility, Flexible Residency, Local Banking, 3-Month, and Tourist extension from the Vientiane desk. Fast. Friendly. Actually sorted.
- Walk in, no appointment
- 9:00–20:00, Sundays too
- English desk, many languages
Visa packages we help with
Same facts, softer landing. Pick a package or just send a WhatsApp.
Add-ons: Lao bank account opening +$100 on any package. India & Nepal passports +$300 on new packages (not extensions).
Full Mobility Package
$640 / $490
Multiple-entry visa + residence permit + work permit. Any Lao bank. Unlimited Laos exits/re-entries and Thailand entries (up to 30 days).
Flexible Residency Package
$590 / $440
Multiple-entry visa + residence permit. Local banks (e.g. JDB). Unlimited Laos exits and re-entries.
Local Banking Package
$590 / $440
Bank-focused residence set-up. Bank opening $100 on top of any package.
3-Month Package
$290
Short stay with bank account at JDB only.
Tourist Visa Extension
$90
30 days, all-in. Express within 2 days: $140; 1-day express: $190.
Thailand visas
Next door, sorted
Tourist and other Thai visa help for people hopping the Mekong.
Package fee summary
Fixed residence-permit packages from the Harmony Hotel desk. India and Nepal passports: +USD 300 on new packages only.
| Package | New | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Full Mobility | USD 640 (12 mo) / USD 490 (6 mo) | USD 550 / USD 450 |
| Flexible Residency | USD 590 / USD 440 | USD 520 / USD 410 |
| Local Banking | USD 590 / USD 440 | USD 520 / USD 410 |
| 3-Month (JDB only) | USD 290 | — |
| Tourist Visa Extension | USD 90 (30 days, all-in) | — |
Bank opening USD 100 on top of any package. Full package schedule
How it works
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Tell us what you need
Chat on WhatsApp, call, or walk into Harmony Hotel. Nationality and dates are enough to start.
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We prepare it for you
Forms, invitation letters, extension packs, or employer documents. We say what is missing before you queue.
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You’re sorted
Pick up papers at the desk or get the file on WhatsApp. Then go enjoy the Mekong.
The desk, the monument, the stamps
Patuxay is the backdrop. The work happens at Harmony Hotel.
Find us at Harmony Hotel
Harmony Hotel, Asean Road, Vientiane, Laos
Every day including Sundays, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (09:00–20:00)
Requirements summary
Laos visa requirements and work visa: the short checklist
VisaGov.la is an independent walk-in desk at Harmony Hotel, Asean Road, Vientiane, open daily 9:00–20:00. Use this summary to see what each Laos visa needs, what it costs and how long it takes before you lodge a passport.
Prices
| Service | Price (USD unless stated) |
|---|---|
| 1-month tourist visa extension (30 more days), standard | $90 all-in |
| 3-Month Package (Residence Permit + multiple-entry visa; bank account at JDB only) | $290 |
| 3-Month Package, India and Nepal passports | $590 |
| Express processing for long-stay packages (about 2 weeks) | +$150 |
| Investor visa, 1 year | $640 |
| Investor visa, 3 years | $1,500 |
| Work visa (LA-B2, employer-sponsored) | ask on WhatsApp for today’s price |
Timelines
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Express tourist extension | within 2 days ($140) or 1 day ($190) |
| Invitation letter (if needed) | about 1 week; no express option; request it 2+ weeks before your flight |
| Long-stay processing after passport lodge | about 4–5 weeks |
| With Express (+$150) | about 2 weeks |
Laos visa requirements checklist
- Passport valid for your whole stay, with blank pages
- Current Lao entry stamp, eVisa or visa on arrival record
- Recent passport-style photo
- Work visa: employer business licence, approved labour quota and contract
- Long stay from abroad: printed invitation letter
Step by step
- Pre-check: send nationality, entry date and stamp photo to WhatsApp +856 20 9999 7573.
- Category confirmation: tourist extension, 3-Month Package, investor visa or LA-B2 work visa.
- Gap list: the desk lists missing documents in one message.
- Lodge: bring the passport to Harmony Hotel, Asean Road, Vientiane.
- Collect: record the new expiry date and set a renewal reminder.
Open a pre-check on WhatsAppWhatsApp +856 20 9999 7573 · Harmony Hotel, Asean Road, Vientiane · daily 9:00–20:00 · walk-ins welcome
Frequently asked questions
What are the basic Laos visa requirements?
A passport valid for your stay, a valid entry status (eVisa, visa on arrival or embassy visa) and a recent photo. Long stays and work visas need extra documents, listed above.
How do I get a work visa in Laos?
The usual work visa is the LA-B2, sponsored by a Lao employer with an approved labour quota. Processing is about 4–5 weeks after passport lodge, or about 2 weeks with Express (+$150).
What documents does a Laos work visa need?
From the employer: the Lao business licence, the approved labour quota for the role and a contract. From you: passport bio page, current visa and entry stamp, photos, CV and credentials.
Is there a long-stay option without an employer?
Yes. The 3-Month Package is $290 ($590 for India and Nepal passports). Business owners can use the investor visa: $640 for 1 year or $1,500 for 3 years.
How early should I file a tourist extension?
While your stay is still valid, preferably at least 7 days before expiry. Express within 2 days is $140 and 1-day Express is $190.
Can the desk help with a Thai visa?
Yes. A Thai Non-O or Non-B visa from Vientiane is 9,000 THB.
Prices checked November 2026. We confirm your exact documents and total on WhatsApp before you pay.
Stay while your visa is processed
Sleep steps from our desk at Harmony Hotel
Our visa desk is inside Harmony Hotel on Asean Road, Vientiane. Long-stay packages take about 4–5 weeks (Express +$150, about 2 weeks), so many clients stay right here while we process their visa.
Everything for a longer stay
Daily housekeeping, laundry, water cooker and toothbrushes, money exchange, concierge and large parking.
Café and massage
Café Harmony art cafe inside the hotel (daily 9 AM–9 PM) and Massage Harmony on Asean Road (11 AM–10 PM).
Hotel payment is cash at the hotel only — no online payment. Hotel WhatsApp: +856 20 2906 5555.
Quick answers
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any day, Sundays too, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. A quick WhatsApp before you come helps us get the right forms ready.
Where are you?
Inside Harmony Hotel, Asean Road, Vientiane, Laos. Google Maps pin: 17.9770548, 102.6231644.
How much is a tourist extension?
USD 90 for 30 more days, all-in for standard timing. Express within 2 days: $140; 1-day express: $190. Just bring your passport with the current stamp; no photo needed.
How long do the invitation letter and packages take?
Invitation letters take about 1 week, with no invitation express surcharge. After passport lodge, standard package processing takes about 4–5 weeks; Express (+$150) reduces that to about 2 weeks. Long-stay options are sold as visa packages (Full Mobility, Flexible Residency, Local Banking, 3-Month, Tourist extension) — ask the desk which fits you.