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Swiss Consulate in Laos

1 consulate general

Switzerland is represented in Laos by 2 missions: a consulate general in Vientiane and 1 other office. Lao citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Map: Switzerland’s 2 missions in Laos

Swiss consulates in Laos

Consulate General of Switzerland in Vientiane
Consulate General · Vientiane
Today 09:00–11:30
Embassy Branch Office of Switzerland in Vientiane
Embassy Branch Office · Vientiane

Switzerland also has a consulate general in Vientiane; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Switzerland visa for Lao citizens

LaosSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Laos

SwitzerlandLaos Visa-free, 15 days Laos visa for citizens of Switzerland

Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Laos

Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Switzerland requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Laos, applications go to the consulate of Switzerland in Vientiane, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.

Laos’ missions in Switzerland

Laos has no mission in Switzerland on record; Lao citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Switzerland in Laos

There is no embassy of Switzerland in Laos on record, so Laos is probably covered by an embassy of Switzerland in another country. Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in Laos.