Work in Laos for Nepal citizenship

Lao work visas are available on both a one-time and multiple-entry basis. Multiple-entry visas to Laos can be obtained for three months, six months or one year. They can be extended until tasks or business conditions are completed.

A business visa to Laos is issued to a foreign citizen who wants to work or invest in Laos. Business visas to Laos are granted to foreign investors, shareholders, directors of enterprises, deputy directors, technical staff, volunteers of non-governmental organizations, employees of diplomatic missions, consulates general, United Nations Organization agencies and other international organizations.

Depending on the type of work and projects, Laos issues different types of visas for foreign workers who want to continue their career or look for work in the country.

Affordable work visas to Laos:

• Expert Visa (E-B2) for foreign workers who are working for international organizations or non-governmental organizations. 
  
• Investor visa (NI-B2) for foreign citizens who invest in a company registered in Laos.
• Work visa (LA-B2) for foreign citizens who are working in Laos under a fixed employment contract.

Travelers wishing to invest or make a business transaction in Laos must obtain a Laos work or business visa from the Laos consulate or embassy.

To work in the Lao GDR, a foreign employee must meet the following legal requirements:

• They must be at least 20 years old;
• Have the necessary abilities and professional level for the position;
• No criminal record, good health and meet all other requirements that are considered necessary.

To obtain a work visa to Laos, you need the following documents:

• A passport which is valid for six months after leaving Laos, with at least one blank page of the passport.
• Completed and signed application form.
• Recent (taken in the last 6 months) color passport photo with a simple and light background (meets the requirements for eVisa photos ).
• A letter of appointment from the company or a cover letter printed on the letterhead of the company that employed the person.
• Confirmation of the organization of the trip, such as the flight route with the dates of entry and departure from Laos.
• Proof of availability of funds that will confirm your purchasing power in Laos.
• Bank statements for the last three months.

A work visa to Laos usually needs to be arranged by a sponsor company in Laos.