The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Lao: ກະ​ຊວງ​ການ​ຕ່າງ​ປະ​ເທດ, French: Ministère des affaires étrangères) is the government ministry responsible for representing Laos to the international community.

The ministry oversees the foreign relations of Laos, maintains diplomatic missions in other countries, and provides visa services.

[3][4] Instead of applying through the Laotian Embassy, all that is needed to be done is to complete the online application form and pay with a credit card.

After receiving the Visa through email, it should be printed and brought along when traveling to Laos.

Tourists can apply for an online visa to Laos at the official website.