British Embassy
Vientiane
Vientiane
The British Embassy in Laos maintains and develops relations between the UK and Laos.
Find out more on our UK and Laos news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Laos. You can access UK government services while in Laos.
Urgent assistance
If you’re travelling in Laos, see our Laos travel advice.
If you’re in Laos and you need advice which is not covered in our travel advice then you can contact us online
If you’re in Laos and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +856 (0) 30 770 0000. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British person in Laos, call 020 7008 5000 (24/7, 365 days a year).
Get an emergency travel document
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
Apply online for an emergency travel document
If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before
If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen
If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document.
Other consular services
Marriage
We can issue affirmations of marital status and, in some circumstances, perform a marriage or civil partnership for British nationals. For information on getting married in Laos, see getting married abroad.
Notarial and documentary services
We may be able to offer notarial services, including administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit; make a certified copy of a document or witness a signature. See the full list of notarial and documentary services we provide.
Legalisation services
The British Embassy Vientiane provides legalisation services. Read our notarial and documentary services page for more information on legalisation.
Consular fees
We charge fees for some of our services. See the full list of consular fees in Laos.
Our people
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Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy Vientiane
Contact us
British Embassy Vientiane
Rue Yokkabat Phonexay, Saysettha District,
Vientiane
Laos
Telephone
+856 (0)30 770 0000/+44 20 7008 5000
Use our contact form for enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-vientiane
For general enquiries, email BritishEmbassy.Vientiane@fcdo.gov.uk
Monday to Friday:
8.30am to 4.30pm (office hours)
Visa section
Contact form
https://www.gov.uk/con...
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) is responsible for all visa matters. The British Embassy in Vientiane does not deal with visa services and cannot advise you on visa matters. If you have questions regarding the visa application process, or wish to apply for a visa, please visit the UKVI website. Supporting documents can be submitted at the visa application centre in Vientiane run by VFS: further information here www.vfsglobal.co.uk/la/en/about-vfsglobal.
For visas that require a TB test, Alliance International Medical Centre in Vientiane is a locally approved TB test centre.
Consular services
Consular
Rue Yokkabat
Vientiane
Phonexay
Saysettha District
Laos
Telephone
+856 (0)30 770 0000 / +44 1908 51 6666
Use our contact form for enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-vientiane