Vietnam Embassy and Consulates in Laos

Street Address

No 85, 23 Singha Road, Ban Phonxay, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital

Telephone

+ 856 21451990 Or +856 21413403

Fax

+856 21 413379

Email

vnemb.lao@gmail.com; vnemb.lao@mofa.gov.vn

Internet

https://vnconsulate-vientiane.mofa.gov.vn/

Office hours

Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For Vietnamese citizens residing in Laos, In case of emergency, dial:

• police: 191
• medical assistance: 190
• firefighters: 195

Depending on your travel purpose and circumstances, there are three official methods to apply for a visa for Vietnam while residing in or traveling through Laos.

Visa at the Embassy/Consulate

You can apply in person for a traditional/sticker visa at the Vietnamese Embassy or one of its Consulates in Laos. This visa allows entry by land, sea, or air.

Visa on Arrival (for air travelers)

If you are flying to Vietnam and do not have time to visit an embassy, you can arrange for a visa on arrival with pre-approval from the Vietnamese immigration authorities.
Note: This option is valid only for air entry.

Apply visa on Arrival

Online through the E-Visa system

Vietnam’s eVisa allows Lao travelers to apply online for a single- or multiple-entry visa, valid for land, sea, or air travel. The fee is 25 USD (~432,604 LAK) for single entry and 50 USD (~865,208 LAK) for multiple entry. Applications can be made via the official Immigration Department website (evisa.gov.vn) or through authorized travel agencies.

Apply Evisa