Who can apply?
Bangladeshi passport holders and foreign residents of Bangladesh travelling to Laos for tourist purposes. Eligibility depends on your profile — our visa desk confirms it before you apply.
Required documents
Capital City : Vientiane
Local Time : GMT + 7
Telephone : Code+ 856
Bank Time : Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Exchange Rate : 1 USD = 8,030.84 LAK
Embassy Address : Effective from 15 October, 2009, travelers holding Bangladeshi passports are not eligible for Laos Visas on Arrival.
Visa Requirements
BD Air Tours and Travels Facilitates you with Laos visa from Bangladesh.
Laos does not have a diplomatic representation in People’s Republic of Bangladesh. one can look for nearest embassy of Laos which is in India.
Embassy of Laos in India
A 104/7, Parrmanand Estate,
Maharani Bagh,
New Delhi-110065,
India.
If you have all the below documents, BD Air Tours and Travels will provide you the Processing / Logistics support to have your visa stamped (Logistics charge applicable). You do not need to visit the embassy in New Delhi, India to process your visa.
Business Visa Requirements:
Photocopy of the passport first and last page. The Applicant must have a passport valid for at least Three (3) months from the date of application for the visa.
Two (2) visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant (Photocopy allowed).
Three (3) recent camera clicked passport sized colored photographs on light background with 80% face cover on a matt or semi-matt finished paper (35mm x 45mm).
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Employee ID card copy.
Three (3) copies of Employee Visiting Card.
A Forwarding Letter is required from the applicant on the company’s letter head stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose, duration of visit. The letter should be addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Laos, People’s Democratic Republic, New Delhi.
A Covering Letter from the applicant stating the purpose of visit to Laos.
Invitation Letter from Laos host / inviting Company on its letter head stating the purpose of travel, duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation.
Original Bank statement for the last six months as a proof of fund.
Hotel confirmation & flight booking with PNR.
Authorization Letter: Applicant will have to submit an authorization letter authorizing us to submit and collect documents.
Visa Fee: Visa fee (Express) for business visa is BDT 4,500/- + BD Air Tours and Travels Service Charge for Logistics Support.
Lead Time for visa in embassy: 2-4 weeks including Passport to & fro and processing at Embassy.
Note: The Inviter needs to coordinate with the immigration office in Laos to issue visa application acceptance email to the embassy at Delhi for proper submission.
in case of tourist visa, tour booking copy is required.
Special Note: In some cases, the embassy may also request additional documents not listed above in support of an application. Applicants will be advised accordingly.
Application process
- Step1
Apply online or visit us
Share your passport and basic travel details.
- Step2
Document check
We give you a personal checklist and review every document.
- Step3
Submission
We prepare the forms and submit to the embassy / visa centre, or book your appointment.
- Step4
Track
Follow progress with your Application ID.
- Step5
Passport / visa ready
Collect your passport once the embassy has decided.
Processing time & fees
| Processing time | Depends on the embassy — ask us |
|---|---|
| Visa fee (embassy) | As per embassy — confirmed at application |
| Our service charge | Quoted after document check |
Embassy / application information
Effective from 15 October, 2009, travelers holding Bangladeshi passports are not eligible for Laos Visas on Arrival.
Important notes
- Visa approval is decided solely by the embassy / immigration authority. No agency can guarantee a visa.
- Requirements can change without notice; we confirm the latest checklist when you apply.
Common mistakes
- Passport with less than 6 months validity
- Name spelled differently across documents
- Bank statement with sudden unexplained deposits
- Photo not matching the embassy specification
FAQ
- CapitalVientiane
- Local timeGMT + 7
- Dialling codeCode+ 856
- Updated16 Oct 2026