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British Embassy in Laos

1 embassy

In Laos, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Vientiane. The United Kingdom requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

British Embassy in Vientiane

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Vientiane

Embassy · Vientiane

Open 24/7

Address: Rue Yokkabat, ວຽງຈັນ
Website: gov.uk
Head of mission: Jemima Gordon-Duff

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Vientiane, the capital; the address on record is Rue Yokkabat, ວຽງຈັນ. The head of mission on record is Jemima Gordon-Duff. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Lao citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Laos

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The United Kingdom requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Laos turn to the British embassy in Vientiane; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Laos’ missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Laos in the United Kingdom (1)

In return, Laos has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Laos

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Laos.

Travel to Laos for British citizens

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Laos, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.