August 14th, 2011, 07:24
I see kquill in another thread is saying he is finding it difficult to get information about multiple entry visa for Laos here is something I found but it could be out of date
Living, working, long term residence in Laos
Crossing the border into Thailand is quite easy both for Lao and Thai citizens and foreigners with business visas. Others can come and go by obtaining a visa on arrival for $30-$42, depending on nationality ($35 for British), and now valid for 30 days; visitor visas are issued at most border crossings and Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse airports.
Foreign visitors can leave Laos each month and get a new visa on arrival indefinitely; this is cheaper than the alternative, but one disadvantage is the full page visa stamp in your passport plus exit and entry stamps from both countries. Passport pages fill up quickly and having to renew one long before it expires is often expensive.
Those wanting to stay in Lao for a year or longer usually do so with a multiple entry business visa including work permit and foreign staff ID issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certain local companies can employ foreigners as professional consultants, but must apply on your behalf. Application needs only a passport and 8 photos and costs about $550 for the initial issue. 10% income tax is payable on a minimum foreigner salary of $500 per month, but this may not have to be paid. Annual renewals usually cost less.
Long term or permanent immigration to the Lao PDR is also possible with an immigrant visa which exists for foreign nationals including former Lao citizens or their families living in the US and other countries, who wish to return to live or retire in Laos. See PM's Office Decree. It involves guarantors, investment and other factors that might affect approval for this type of visa. There are other implications including applying for an exit visa (as is required for Lao Passport holders) prior to leaving the Lao PDR, except for those using Border Passes for short local visits to neighbouring states. http://www.retire-asia.com/retire-vientiane-laos.shtml
Living, working, long term residence in Laos
Crossing the border into Thailand is quite easy both for Lao and Thai citizens and foreigners with business visas. Others can come and go by obtaining a visa on arrival for $30-$42, depending on nationality ($35 for British), and now valid for 30 days; visitor visas are issued at most border crossings and Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse airports.
Foreign visitors can leave Laos each month and get a new visa on arrival indefinitely; this is cheaper than the alternative, but one disadvantage is the full page visa stamp in your passport plus exit and entry stamps from both countries. Passport pages fill up quickly and having to renew one long before it expires is often expensive.
Those wanting to stay in Lao for a year or longer usually do so with a multiple entry business visa including work permit and foreign staff ID issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certain local companies can employ foreigners as professional consultants, but must apply on your behalf. Application needs only a passport and 8 photos and costs about $550 for the initial issue. 10% income tax is payable on a minimum foreigner salary of $500 per month, but this may not have to be paid. Annual renewals usually cost less.
Long term or permanent immigration to the Lao PDR is also possible with an immigrant visa which exists for foreign nationals including former Lao citizens or their families living in the US and other countries, who wish to return to live or retire in Laos. See PM's Office Decree. It involves guarantors, investment and other factors that might affect approval for this type of visa. There are other implications including applying for an exit visa (as is required for Lao Passport holders) prior to leaving the Lao PDR, except for those using Border Passes for short local visits to neighbouring states. http://www.retire-asia.com/retire-vientiane-laos.shtml