Stay longer in Laos — without the visa headache.
LA-B2, family, dependent, student, expert or investor case? Send us the basics and our Vientiane team will help you find the simplest route.
LA-B2 Expat Visa — simple, clear, from $480.
The standard long-stay route for many foreigners living and working in Laos, with invitation, entry and final processing handled in three clear stages.
Invitation
- Passport ID page
- Port of entry
- $90 invitation payment for standard group
- Usually within 5 workdays
Enter Laos
- Go to Visa on Arrival counter
- Present passport + invitation
- Pay applicable $40 entry fee
Finish in Vientiane
- Bring passport to Harmony Hotel office
- Standard ≈15 workdays
- Express ≈5 workdays
- Pay remaining processing amount
Print the invitation letter before you travel.
When you arrive at the airport or land border, present the original printed paper copy together with your passport at the Visa on Arrival counter.
- Check your name and passport number before travel.
- Carry the paper copy in your hand luggage.
- Use the port of entry stated during processing.
- Keep a digital backup as well.
We check your category first, then tell you the exact price.
$90 invitation + $390 final processing.
Commonly ASEAN, Australia, Western Europe, North America, China, Korea and Japan.
$190 invitation + $390 final processing.
Commonly Eastern Europe, South America, Central Asia, India, Turkey, South Africa, Israel, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Higher-review nationalities may require additional approval, documentation or fees. Some cases may not be possible.
Not everyone fits into the same visa box.
Send us your passport, purpose of stay and current Laos status. We will identify the most practical legal route for your individual situation.
Spouse & Family
For qualifying family members joining a spouse, parent or resident in Laos.
Dependent Children
For children accompanying parents who are legally working, investing, studying or residing in Laos.
Student
For recognized schools, universities, training, research and qualifying internships.
Business & Short-Term
Meetings, professional assignments, technical work, training, inspections and temporary business activity.
Expert & Employment
Qualified professionals, technical personnel and employees with Lao companies or approved projects.
Investor & Business Owner
Shareholders, directors, investors and foreign business owners operating in Laos.
Tourist Status Assistance
Extensions, status review and longer-stay planning for people already inside Laos.
Volunteer / NGO
Approved organizations, projects, educational programs and special-purpose activities.
Other Cases
If your situation does not fit a standard category, send it to our local team for review.
Send us the basics. We’ll point you in the right direction.
Send us the basics and let us determine the route before you spend money.
- Passport ID page
- Reason for staying in Laos
- How long you want to stay
- If already in Laos: current visa + latest entry stamp
