Long-term visas for living and working in Laos
From the standard LA-B2 Expat Visa to family, student, investor and special-purpose cases, we help you understand the right route before processing starts.
LA-B2 aka Expat Visa
A practical 12-month solution for foreigners who want to live and work legally in Laos, rent their own place, open a bank account and leave/re-enter Laos during the visa period.
Standard processing group: USD 90 invitation + USD 390 main processing.
- ✓ Multiple-entry long-stay processing support
- ✓ Stay and work documentation support
- ✓ Standard and express options in Vientiane
Invitation
- Send your passport ID page.
- Name your port of entry: airport, bridge or other crossing.
- Pay USD 90 for the invitation letter.
Enter Laos
- Go to the Visa on Arrival counter at your entry point.
- Present your passport and invitation letter.
- Complete the required forms and pay the stated USD 40 entry fee.
Processing in Vientiane
- Deliver your passport to our Main Office at Harmony Hotel.
- Choose Express (5 workdays) or Standard (15 workdays).
- Pay the remaining processing amount.
Clear pricing before you begin
Nationality can affect invitation requirements and processing availability. We confirm your group before payment.
USD 90 invitation + USD 390 processing
USD 190 invitation + USD 390 processing
Availability and invitation requirements must be checked individually.
Not every stay needs the standard LA-B2 route
We provide consultation, document checks, sponsorship assistance, applications, extensions and immigration support based on your individual situation.
Spouse & Family Visas
For foreign nationals joining a husband, wife, parent or other qualifying family member living in Laos.
Dependent Visas for Children
For children accompanying parents who are working, investing, studying or legally residing in Laos.
Student Visas
For students enrolled with recognized schools, universities, training institutions, research programs or qualifying internships.
Business & Short-Term Visas
For meetings, assignments, technical work, training, inspections and temporary business activities.
Expert & Employment Visas
For qualified professionals, specialists, technical personnel and employees working with Lao companies or approved projects.
Investor & Business Owner Visas
For shareholders, directors, investors and foreign business owners establishing or operating businesses in Laos.
Tourist Extensions & Status Assistance
Already in Laos? We review your current status and advise on extensions or a suitable longer-stay route.
Volunteer, NGO & Special-Purpose
For applicants working with approved organizations, projects, NGOs, educational programs or special-purpose activities.
Other Immigration Cases
If your situation does not fit a standard category, our local team can review the case and available options.
Three steps for non-standard cases
Free initial consultation
- Send your passport ID page.
- Tell us why and how long you want to stay.
- If already in Laos, send your current visa and latest entry stamp.
Your personalized visa plan
- We confirm the most suitable category.
- We explain documents, sponsorship, costs and timing.
- We identify missing documents before processing.
We handle the processing
- Provide the required originals at our Vientiane office.
- We coordinate the necessary paperwork and applications.
- We update you until the process is completed.
That’s exactly what the consultation is for.
Send your passport and briefly explain what you want to do in Laos.