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The British Embassy in Laos maintains and develops relations between the UK and Laos.

• Updated: 19 November 2025

We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.

• Updated: 3 November 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Ms Jemima Gordon-Duff has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in succession to Ms Melanie Barlow.

• Updated: 30 June 2026

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

British Embassy introduces new digital booking system for clients needing consular services in Vientiane.

• Updated: 4 March 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Ms Melanie Barlow has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

• Updated: 15 May 2023

First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

This factsheet gives an overview of the UK government’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and our priorities in the region.

• Updated: 11 July 2025

First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

The Southeast Asia Science and Innovation team is seeking applicants for Collaborative Development Awards.

This factsheet gives an overview of the UK government’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and our priorities in the region.

• Updated: 12 July 2023

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Mr John Pearson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

• Updated: 3 April 2019

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

List of medical facilities in Laos and Thailand.

• Updated: 9 December 2025