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US Embassy in Laos

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In Laos, the United States has an embassy in Vientiane. Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

US Embassy in Vientiane

Embassy of the United States in Vientiane

Embassy · Vientiane

Address: ທະໝົນ ທ່າເດື່ອ km 9, Vientiane
Phone: +856 21-48-7000
Website: la.usembassy.gov

The United States has its embassy in Vientiane, the capital; the address on record is ທະໝົນ ທ່າເດື່ອ km 9, Vientiane. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for Lao citizens

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Laos

B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
Transit (C visa) – brief
Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
Fee: US$185
4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Lao citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In Laos, applications go to the US embassy in Vientiane, or to a visa centre working for the United States.

Laos’ missions in the United States

Missions of Laos in the United States (2)

In return, Laos has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

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The United States in Laos

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Laos.

Travel to Laos for US citizens

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