LaosVietnam

Lao Embassy & Consulates in Vietnam

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

Laos is represented in Vietnam by 3 missions: an embassy in Hanoi and 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Laos admits Vietnamese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Map: Laos’ 3 missions in Vietnam

Map: Laos’ 3 missions in Vietnam

Lao Embassy in Hanoi

Laos has its embassy in Hanoi, the capital; the address on record is Quang Trung 40, 10274 Hà Nội.

Lao consulates in Vietnam

  • Consulate General of Laos in Ho Chi Minh City

    Consulate General · Ho Chi Minh City

    Pasteur 93, Ho Chi Minh City

  • Consulate General of Laos in Da Nang

    Consulate General · Da Nang

    Đường Trần Quý Cáp 16, Da Nang

    Today · Closed

Laos also has 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Laos visa for Vietnamese citizens

VietnamLaos Visa-free, 30 days Laos visa for citizens of Vietnam

LaosVietnam Visa-free, 30 days Vietnam visa for citizens of Laos

Vietnamese citizens do not need a visa for Laos: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Vietnam’s missions in Laos

Missions of Vietnam in Laos (5)

In return, Vietnam has 5 missions in Laos, including its embassy in Vientiane.

Good to know

Laos in Vietnam

Worldwide, Laos has 31 missions in 23 countries; 3 of them are in Vietnam.

Travel to Vietnam for Lao citizens

No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 30 days. In Vietnam, Lao citizens can turn to the Lao embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Lao missions in Vietnam are closed

Lao missions in Vietnam close on Vietnam’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Tết dương lịch) on Friday 1 January 2027, Reunification Day on Friday 30 April 2027 and Labour Day (Ngày Quốc tế lao động) on Saturday 1 May 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Lao embassy in Vietnam?

The Lao embassy is in Hanoi, at Quang Trung 40, 10274 Hà Nội.

Does Laos have consulates in Vietnam?

Yes, Laos has 2 consulates general in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Laos?

Vietnamese citizens do not need a visa for Laos: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Vietnam admits Lao citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Vietnam have an embassy in Laos?

Yes, Vietnam has its embassy in Vientiane, along with 4 other missions in Laos.