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Laos Visa Processing Times

How long the main Lao visa routes take to process.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

The Lao eVisa is generally processed within about three working days after submission and payment; morning applications may be handled the same day and afternoon applications the next working day (Lao time, GMT+7). Public holidays can extend this.

A visa on arrival is issued at the checkpoint on entry. Sponsored routes take longer: the investor visa is processed in about eight official working days from One-Stop Service registry, and the work visa's full process (single visa plus multiple-entry visa) has a review period of up to around six working days, in addition to obtaining the work and stay permits.

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Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.