ABC TranslationLaos branch

Documents for visas, work permits and marriage

Visa, work-permit, study and marriage applications are usually refused for paperwork, not eligibility. We assemble the full document pack — translated, certified and legalized in the right order — for Laos and for the country you are going to.

What we handle

  • Work permits and residence for foreigners in Laos
  • Marriage between Lao citizens and foreigners
  • Student visas and university applications abroad
  • Family reunification and spouse visas
  • Police clearance and civil-status packs
  • Checklist reviewed before submission

Documents we often translate

  • Birth and marriage certificates
  • Family book (household registration)
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Diplomas and transcripts
  • Passports and ID cards
  • Court judgments and divorce decrees
  • Company registration and enterprise certificates
  • Contracts and powers of attorney
  • Medical records
  • Bank statements and tax documents

A typical route for a Lao document used abroad

  1. 1

    Original document

    Issued and signed by the Lao authority, school or court.

  2. 2

    Certified translation

    Translated into the language the destination requires.

  3. 3

    Notarization

    Certified true copy or notarized translation, when required.

  4. 4

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Authentication of the seal and signature in Vientiane.

  5. 5

    Embassy legalization

    Final legalization by the destination country's embassy.

The exact order depends on the destination country and the document. We confirm the route before starting.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send your documents

    Email clear scans or photos, or use the form. Tell us where the documents will be used.

  2. 2

    Get a fixed quote

    Prices depend on the document, languages and authorities involved, so we quote each request — usually within one business day.

  3. 3

    We handle the process

    Translation, notary, ministry and embassy steps — we submit, follow up and collect.

  4. 4

    Receive the result

    Scanned copies by email and originals by courier or pick-up in Vientiane.

Frequent questions

Can you check my file before I submit it?

Yes. Send us the checklist from the embassy or ministry and your documents; we tell you what is missing and what needs translation or legalization.

Request a quote

Prices vary with each document, so tell us what you need and we will reply with a precise quote.