Government documents · 20 August 2026 · MVM GROUPCompany papers, diplomas and certificates issued abroad usually need translation and certification before a Lao office accepts them.Many applications in Laos, from company registration to work permits, rely on documents issued in another country. Preparing them correctly the first time avoids weeks of back-and-forth. Before you start Ask which documents the office needs. Requirements differ by office and by application. Check that names match. The spelling of names and company names should be the same across passports, certificates and forms. Use recent documents. Some offices only accept certificates issued within a recent period. Certification and legalisation Documents issued abroad often need to be certified in the country where they were issued and then legalised for use in Laos. The exact steps depend on the country of issue and the receiving office, so confirm them before you send anything. Translation Documents not in Lao usually need a Lao translation laid out to match the original. Keep the translation and the original together in the same order. Keep copies Scan every page, including stamps and the back of certificates, and keep a set of certified copies for future applications and renewals. Our documentation and translation teams can check your documents and prepare them for submission.
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