Lao launches E-Visa service in Vientiane New Visa policy for Turkey passport holders How to apply visa on arrival to Lao?
LAO LAUNCHES E-VISA SERVICE IN VIENTIANE
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially launched the country’s e-visa system at the Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on July 9th, 2019.
According to the official, E-visa service will be implemented at seven international border gates: the Wattay, Luang Prabang and Pakse International Airports, the Laos-Thailand Friendship Bridges No.1, No.2 and No.4; and Boten International Border gate to China.
However, in the first phase, it will be applied at the Wattay International Airport and Lao-Thailand Friendship Bridge No.1 before being extended to the remaining five locations.
In the second phase, research will be conducted into the feasibility of allowing the service at all international border gates nationwide.
Lao E-Visa facility is available for all nations (Except black-list and Visa Free Countries to the Lao PDR). Its fee is non-refundable and the processing time is three working days.
Official webpage for applying Lao E-Visa: https://laoevisa.gov.la/
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NEW VISA POLICY FOR TURKEY PASSPORT HOLDERS
According to the official announcement from the Goverment, Turkish citizen are now able to have their visas to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic issued at the border. Visa stamping fee for Turkey citizen are 35 USD per single entry per time (tourist visa) - subject to change.
Turkey was on the black list countries that need to have Lao visa completely before arrival. Despite the efficiency of new policy and E-visa system this July, Turkey is still on the group nations that could not apply visa online. However, the new policy is expected to help Lao strengthen collaboration in all fields, particularly tourism, with countries it shares no visa waiver agreement, especially Turkey.
HOW TO APPLY VISA ON ARRIVAL TO LAO?
(Except for black-list countries)
For applying E-visa (only at Wattay International Airport and Lao-Thailand Friendship Bridge No.1) How to apply?
Applicant can apply in 3 easy steps.
Step 1: Provide the application details and upload the necessary documents.
Step 2: Review your application and pay the fee online.
Step 3: Download the eVisa Approval Letter. At the Arrival Port
When you arrive in Laos with the eVisa approval letter, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Go to the Immigration area and enter the dedicated eVisa lane.
Step 2: Present your passport and eVisa Approval Letter to the Immigration officer.
Step 3: Get the final Immigration approval and enter Laos. Documents needed
If you are applying for the eVisa, you have to upload the following documents:
+ Passport bio page.
+ Photograph size 4x6 cm (have been taken no longer than 6 months).
For applying Visa on arrival at the airport or international checkpoints (normal progress) Procedures:
- No need to have visa approval letter in advance (except the blacklist countries with special arrangement, if can)
- Upon arrival at the airport or international border checkpoints, clients will fill in the Immigration Form (given by the Airlines staff or Immigration Officer), fill some personal information in this form with their signature, paste their passport size photos and pay visa stamping fee (subject to change for different nationals) directly to the immigration officer there. What clients need to bring:
- The passport which must be valid at least 6 months remaining validity
- 02 recent passport size photos (4cm x 6cm)
- Visa stamping fee of US$ 20 - 45 per person for each time of entry (subject to change and vary between nationals) + US$ 1, service fee and pay in cash.
Lao launches E-Visa service in Vientiane
