Business & investor visas
Laotian Investor Visa (NI-B2)
The business visa for approved foreign investors, shareholders and their directors entering Laos to run an investment.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The stated multiple-entry fees are from Invest Laos OSS guidance and may change; confirm current figures and long-term (3-5 year) options with the OSS / immigration authority.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Laos government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business Visa for Investment (NI-B2)
- Route type
- Investor / business visa
- Processing time
- About 8 official working days from OSS registry
- Multiple-entry validity & fee
- 3 months 300,000 LAK; 6 months 600,000 LAK; 12 months 1,200,000 LAK
- Fees from Invest Laos OSS guidance; confirm current amounts
- Collection
- Lao embassy/consulate abroad or a visa-on-arrival checkpoint
Who it is for
- Foreign investors and shareholders with a government-approved investment or concession
- Directors and deputy directors of the approved enterprise
- Investors whose enterprise holds a registration certificate
Requirements
- Investment or concession licence approved by the Lao government
- Enterprise registration certificate
- Valid passport and application submitted via the One-Stop Service
- Supporting business documents
What you can do
- Enter Laos to establish and run the approved investment
- Obtain multiple-entry status (3, 6 or 12 months)
- Apply for a Stay Permit Card after entry
How to apply
- Submit the application through the Investment Promotion Department OSS
- Await approval (about 8 working days)
- Collect the visa at an embassy/consulate or visa-on-arrival unit
- Apply for the Stay Permit Card
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.