🇱🇦 Laos · General Residence
VISA EXTENSION — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 15–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 1 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3.
- Typical processing: ~1 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3 · verified 2026-06-23
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3 · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3 · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“An Inside Look at the Laos Immigration Service: Procedures and Regulations”
https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3 · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.gov.la/en/services/3 · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.