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How to get a Turkey visa from Laos

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Laotian passport holders travelling to Turkey.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Turkey.

Business visa

Processing time5 Working days
Validity90 Days
Fee (approx.)$100

Tourist visa

Processing time8 Working days
Validity90 Days
Fee (approx.)$100

Work visa

Processing time30 Days
Validity1-5 Years
Fee (approx.)$100

Application requirements

Documents Laotian applicants need to provide.

  • A duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
  • A valid passport which has a validity of more than 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country and two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
  • One recent passport photograph taken on a white background. The photograph should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement for six months signed and stamped by the bank to show proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses that will be incurred while in Turkey.
  • A travel medical insurance valid for the duration of stay in the country to cover emergency cases or accidents.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation in Turkey.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • A police report from your home country showing that you do not have any criminal record.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • A Turkish tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting turkey for visitation, sightseeing, vacation and other recreational purposes.
  • Laotians visiting Turkey on visitation are required to apply for the Turkish tourist visa.
  • A duly completed and signed Turkey tourist visa is required.
  • Proof of paid visa application fee.
  • A valid passport with at least six months validity after exiting from Turkey and two blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Recently taken passport sized photographs.
  • Proof of medical health insurance.
  • A document stating your purpose and duration of your visit to the country.
  • An invitation letter from a host in Turkey. The letter should contain the residential address and contact details of the host.
  • Proof of accommodation in Turkey.
  • Foreigners who wish to stay with a friend or relative in Turkey are required to show a letter stating that the host is capable of providing for all they need while in the country.
  • A recent bank statement to show proof of financial status.
  • The Turkish tourist visa consists of two categories, which are Single-entry and Multiple entries visa. Applicants should note that the multiple entry visa cannot be issued to first-time travelers.
  • Minors should ensure that they have their original birth certificate and a consent letter signed by both parents during the visa application process.
  • Employed applicants are required to show a letter from their employer stating that leave was granted and that the applicant will return back to his/her home country after the visa expires.
  • The letter should also contain the applicant's current job position and salary statement for the last three months.

Business visa

  • The Turkish business visa is a visa issued to Foreigners who intend to visit Turkey or have been invited to Turkey to participate in business activities.
  • Laotians who intend to Partake in business meetings, conferences or trade fairs in Turkey can apply for the Turkish business visa.
  • A passport with at least six months validity on entry and one blank visa page is required.
  • Recently taken identical passport-sized photographs.
  • A completed and signed Turkish visa application form.
  • An invitation letter from a company in Turkey.
  • The letter should contain the purpose of the applicant's visit, the entry and exit dates and the type of business dealings to be conducted in Turkey.
  • A letter from the applicant's employer should also be submitted. The letter should be written on the company's letterhead and should state the applicant's current position and that the employer is aware and give consent to the applicant's business trip.
  • Proof of accommodation in Turkey.
  • A document stating whether the Turkish company or the applicant employer is responsible for the trip expenses is needed.
  • Proof of travel medical insurance for emergency cases or accidents while in Turkey is required. The medical insurance should valid for your duration of stay in Turkey.
  • Proof of paid visa application fee.
  • Applicants are required to show a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies and measles.

Work visa

  • The Turkish work visa is a visa issued to skilled, intelligent and experienced foreigners who intend to visit Turkey for employment purposes.
  • Laotians who intend to take up paid employment in Turkey can apply for this visa.
  • A valid passport for a duration of six months and at least two blank passport pages for visa stamps is required.
  • Recently taken identical passport photographs.
  • Applicants of the visa should ensure that they have been offered employment by a Turkish company before they start the visa application process.
  • A letter is required from your employer in Turkey confirming your employment and the wage statements of the last 3 months.
  • Your employer must confirm that you will be paid the same salary as the Turkish citizen in the company.
  • Proof that there was no experienced or skill Turkish available to take up the job that you were offered by your employer is required.
  • You are required to provide a document that shows you have the incentive of returning to your country after the expiry of your work visa.
  • Applicants below the age of 30 are required to show a certificate of good conduct.

Where to apply

Turkey embassy & visa application centers in Laos.

Bangkok

AddressThe Government of Turkey has no diplomatic representation in Laos P.D.R. The Turkish Embassy in Bangkok is accredited to Laos. Laotians who intend to visit Turkey can apply for a visa in the Turkish embassy in Bangkok. The embassy is located at 61/1 Chat
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Frequently asked questions

What is Turkey famous for

Turkey is famous for its beautiful textiles. Turkey is not the only country in the world that is famous for its beautiful textiles, but only Turkey has Tulu, an amazing shop with a myriad of exceptionally colorful goods.

Is Turkey a rich country

Turkey is among the world's developed countries. Turkey is also defined by economists and political scientists as one of the world's newly industrialized countries. Turkey has the world's 17th-largest nominal GDP and the 13th-largest GDP by PPP.

What kind of country is Turkey

Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe.

What is Turkey's main export

Turkey's main exports are mostly machinery, transport equipment and manufactured goods. Turkey's main export markets are the EU (50%), Iraq, USA, Israel and Russia. Imports into Turkey come from the following key markets: the EU (36%), Russia, China, India and Iran.
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