CONSULAR SECTION

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Embassy, Vientiane Laos

19 Rue Bartholonie That Dam, Lao PDR

Tel: (856-21) 212581 Fax:(856-21) 213045; P.O.Box: 114

	CONSULAR SECTION Consular Information Sheet Passports, Consular Registration, Warden System Special Consular Services Immigrant Visas Fiancé(e) Visas Non-Immigrant Visas
	Lao mailing address: Consular Section United States Embassy P.O. Box 114 Vientiane, Lao PD	U.S. mailing address: Consular Section AmEmbassy Vientiane Box V APO, AP 96546
	Tel: (856) 21-21-2581 Fax: (856) 21-25-1624 E-mail: consularvienti@state.gov

THE CONSULAR SECTION The Consular Section provides a variety of services for both American citizens and citizens of other countries. Passport Services Applications for U.S. passports, reporting American children born in Laos, registration of Americans living in Laos, and the Consular Warden System. Special Consular Services Special services for U.S. citizens, including voter registration, notarial services, social security and veterans benefits; information on medical care, legal services, and marriage in Laos; as well as various emergency services involving arrests, deaths, destitution, welfare & whereabouts, and medical crises. Immigrant Visas Visas to go live in the United States for the immediate relatives (spouses, children, and parents) of American citizens and family members (minor children and spouses) of legal permanent residents, as well as other special categories of immigrant visas including former U.S. residents, religious workers, and skilled professionals sponsored for employment in the United States. Fiancé(e) Visas Visas to get married and live in the United States with a U.S. citizen fiancé(e). The parties to the marriage must have met each other in person within the previous two years. Non-Immigrant Visas Visas for Lao and other foreign nationals who are going temporarily to the U.S. for pleasure, business, study, or temporary work (if properly sponsored by an employer in the United States).

Consular Services Hours of Operation
Closed Holidays
Passports, Consular Registration, and the Warden System
All Services	Monday - Friday	8:00-11:00	1:00-4:00
Special Consular Services
All Services	Monday - Friday	8:00-11:00	1:00-4:00
Immigrant Visas
Immigrant Interviews	Friday mornings	By Appointment Only
Immigrant Inquiries	Thursday afternoons	1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Fiancé(e) Visas
Fiancé(e) Interviews	Wednesday mornings	By Appointment Only
Fiancé(e) Inquiries	Wednesday afternoons	1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Non-Immigrant Visas
Tourist, Student Business, Transit	Tuesdays and Thursdays	8:00 -11:00 a.m.

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