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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Laos
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Australia Embassy in Vientiane, Laos
Km4, Thadeua Road Watnak Village Sisattanak District Vientiane Laos Pdr
Phone: +856 21 353 800
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 3 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Lao and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Laos?
Australia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Laos including and Vientiane.
2 - Do Lao citizens need a visa for Australia?
Lao citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Laos for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Laos?
The Australian representative offices in Laos will be closed in observance of the following Lao and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 18 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Laos
Canberra, Australia time is 4:00 hours ahead of Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, Laos
05:57AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
09:57AMThursday, January 08, 2026