Laos
Sweden
Sweden visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Sweden’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Laos
Sweden has 1 mission in Laos. Consulates: Vientiane.
Swedish citizens travelling to Laos
SwedenLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Laos to Sweden, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Lao citizens may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
In Laos, applications go to Sweden’s consulate in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Norway and Finland require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Laos
Swedish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Laos?
Swedish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Sweden obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.