The Honorary Consulate of Laos in Vancouver is an honorary consular post of Laos in Richmond, British Columbia. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Lao citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Lao mission accredited to Canada (see below).
Contact Details
| Address | #5080-8171 Ackroyd Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3K1, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 236 235 0657 +1 604 807 5561 |
| john@laoconsulatevancouver.ca | |
| Website | www.laoconsulatevancouver.ca |
| Honorary Consul | John Phanthoupheng |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the Lansdowne Village area of Richmond, British Columbia, about 1.1 km in a straight line from the centre of Richmond; the nearest airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 4 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Lansdowne (SkyTrain, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Laos in Vancouver
The honorary consul is John Phanthoupheng, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is the only honorary consular post of Laos in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list.
Which Lao office handles passports and visas?
Laos has no resident embassy or high commission in Canada. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Washington is accredited to Canada; the head of mission is Phoukhong Sisoulath (ambassador).
- Address: 2222 S Street NW, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, 20008, United States of America
- Telephone: +1 202 332 6416
- Email: embasslao@gmail.com
- Website: www.laoembassy.com
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Laos and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Lao citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Vancouver
64 other countries are represented in Vancouver, among them: Lithuania (honorary), Malaysia (consulate general), Mauritius (honorary), Mexico (consulate general), Monaco (honorary), Netherlands (consulate general), New Zealand (consulate general), Norway (honorary), Pakistan (consulate general), Panama (consulate general), Paraguay (honorary), Peru (consulate general), Philippines (consulate general), Poland (consulate general), Portugal (consulate general), Romania (consulate general), Senegal (honorary), Serbia (honorary), Singapore (honorary), Slovenia (honorary). The full list of all 65 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on Canada’s general holidays (Canada Labour Code, section 166) and on the holidays of British Columbia, and may also close on public holidays of Laos.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Laos can contact the Embassy of Canada in Vientiane, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Laos in Canada
Laos in Canada
- Washington – Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (accredited to Canada; no resident mission in Canada)
- Vancouver – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Laos in Vancouver
Can I apply for a Lao passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Lao mission accredited to Canada (see below).
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), www.laoconsulatevancouver.ca.
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