Visitors to the Lao PDR are advised to obtain a visa from the Lao Embassy in New Delhi, even though a 'Visa on Arrival' facility is available. In case of extreme urgency, the Indian Embassy can intercede with the authorities, provided at least three days' notice is given.
There are no Consulates of the Lao Government in other parts of India. The Embassy of the Lao PDR can be contacted at the following address :

EMBASSY OF LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
A-104/7, Maharani Bagh
New Delhi - 110 068
Tel: 91-11-693-3320
Fax: 91-11-632-3048

The Lao Government has designated several international border checkpoints. Foreign passport holders with a valid visa are authorized to enter Laos from the following checkpoints:

• Two checkpoints in Vientiane Prefecture - Wattay airport and the Mekong River "Friendship Bridge" from Northeast Thailand;
• One at the Luang Prabang International Airport;
• Two in Savannakhet Province: one between Savannakhet town and Mukdahan in Thailand, and one between Densavanh and Laobao in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam;
• One in Northwestern Bokkeo Province at Houai Sai and one at Tonpheung bordering Thailand's Chiang Rai Province;
• One at Boten in Luang Namtha Province bordering China;
• One at Thakhek in Khammouane Province bordering Nakhon Phanom Province in Thailand;
• One in Vangtau in Champassak Province bordering Ubon Rathchatani Province in Thailand;
• One in Nam Phao in Borikhamsay Province bordering Cau Treo in Ha Tinh Province in Vietnam.

• Note: Visas can be obtained on arrival only at Wattay and Luang Prabang International Airports and at the Friendship Bridge, Vientiane. All other crossing points require a valid visa on arrival.