Lao transit visa for permanent residents in Germany and can be granted to someone and whose sole objective of visiting Lao is to make a connecting flight at an airport in Lao.
General Lao Transit Visa Requirements
Check to make sure on Lao Transit Visa Information to see if you will need a transit visa for Lao or the up-to-date tourist visa requirements for Lao.
- Fully completed and signed Lao Business Visa Application Form and essential declaration
- Passport Size Photographs: Photos must be taken within the last three months, according to the Lao visa photo requirements.
- Valid national passport with at least one blank page - Passport must not be older than 10 years and it should valid for at least six more months beyond the date you plan to leave Lao.
- Original of valid visa for the country of your current residency if you are a citizen of another country and one copy
- Your latest bank statements for three months and copies of the bank statements
- Confirmation of travel insurance for Lao showing the travel insurance coverage for the duration of the trip and one copy
- Proof of group travel if you are travelling in a group
- Proof of airline ticket reservation for Lao and one copy
- transit visa fees for German nationals and residents in Germany
Please Note: In individual circumstances, you may be asked to produce additional documents. Lao embassy procedures and policies can and do, alter overnight. We take no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the Lao embassy in Germany.
Steps to Applying for Lao visa To apply for a Lao visa follow the steps given below:
- Check if you need to apply for a Lao Visa.
- Know when is the right time to apply!
- Figure out what type of Lao visa you need.
- Find out where you should lodge your application.
- Fill in the right Lao visa form.
- Collect the documents required for Lao visa.
- Make a visa appointment.
- Attend the visa interview.
- Submit your biometrics.
- Pay the visa fee.
Please Note: Please consult Lao embassy in your country as visa regulations for Lao can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Lao visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Lao or their visa section.
Going for a visa interview at the embassy? The visa officer at the Lao consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.
Typical questions asked at the Lao visa interview include:
- What is your purpose of your trip to Lao?
- Do you know anyone living in Lao?
- What is your current occupation?
- How long have you been in your current occupation?
- If you are a student, when will the studies finsh?
- How will you suuport yourself whilst in Lao?
- Have you ever travelled to other countries?
- Who will pay for your trip to Lao?
- What are your plans when you return from your trip?
- What will you do if your visa application is rejected?
- What is your marital status?
- Will you be involved in business in Lao?
Common reasons why your Lao visa application got rejected include:
- Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Lao and you must provide documents to show that you can.
- Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Lao and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Lao.
- The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Lao and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
- No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.