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Laos Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Laos Embassy in London, United Kingdom

49 Porchester Terrace

Phone: +44 20 7402 3770 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 48 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Laos may close on the following British and Lao holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	4 days, 14 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	6 days, 14 hours
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 weeks, 1 day
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 weeks, 2 days
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
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 2 weeks
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 3 weeks
International Women's Day (Women Only)	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Lao Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Laos currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Laos?

British citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Laos. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Laos in United Kingdom for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Lao embassies in United Kingdom?

The Lao representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Lao holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)

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Time in Laos vs United Kingdom

Vientiane, Laos time is 7:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 02:12^AMFriday, January 09, 2026

Vientiane, Laos 09:12^AMFriday, January 09, 2026