The Laos Embassy in China is an official diplomatic mission of Laos, located in Beijing. It provides visa information, Laos passport services, consular assistance and support for Laos citizens living in China and travelers heading to Laos.
The Embassy of Laos in Beijing represents the government of Laos in China and manages the bilateral relationship between the two countries, covering diplomacy, trade and cultural exchange. As Laos's principal mission in the country, it works directly with the China government and oversees consular services nationwide.
Citizens and residents of China traveling to Laos come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Laos citizens living in China rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Laos operates 6 missions in China, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
The embassy in Beijing is the main mission, but most visa and passport applications are handled by the consulates in other cities. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of China in Vientiane, Laos.
Apply for a Laos visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The embassy provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of China, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Laos citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Laos citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in China. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Laos and China legal systems.
Registration of life events for Laos nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Laos citizens involved in legal proceedings in China.
Entry requirements for Laos depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this embassy or on the official Laos immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Laos visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Laos authorities is always the final word.
The embassy may close on China public holidays as well as Laos national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +86 10 6532 1224 / +86 10 6532 3601 / +86 10 6532 1386 / +86 10 6532 5445 during office hours, email laoembchina@hotmail.com.
The embassy is located at No. 11, Dong Si Jie San Li Tun Beijing 100600 China
Contact the embassy or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this embassy or on the official Laos immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:00–16:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Laos citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 110 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +86 10 6532 1224 / +86 10 6532 3601 / +86 10 6532 1386 / +86 10 6532 5445 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.