Consular Section
U.S. Embassy
P.O.Box 114, Vientiane, Lao PDR
U.S. Mailing Address
Consular Section
United States Embassy
Box V
APO, AP 96546
Working Hours:
The Consular Section is closed on American and Lao holidays.
Immigrant Visas:
Interviews -- Monday and Friday mornings by appointment only.
Immigrant Visa Inquiries - Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fiancé(e) Visas:
Interviews -- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings by appointment only.
Fiancé(e) Visa Inquiries - Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Non-Immigrant Visas: Tourist, Business, Student, Exchange Visitors, Religious or Employment based Visas
Interviews -- Tuesday and Thursday mornings by appointment only.
Non-Immigrant Visa Inquiries – Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Best Contact Method:
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
Issues Packet 4?
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Forms to Consulate?
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Visa issued same day?
If not what's the waiting period?
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Cost of Medical Exam?
List of doctors?
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?