🇱🇦 Laos · Student

Student Visa (ST-B2) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Proof of savings€17,436
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.la/en/visas.

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.

Proof of savings
Age range
No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Foreign technical officers who have been approved to temporarily come for meetings, trainings or study tours in the Lao PDR;**”

Open to all nationalities

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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 2026-06-22.

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