Laos
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
For the tourist visa, Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in Laos
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Vientiane Today · Closed
Switzerland has 1 mission in Laos. Consulates: Vientiane.
Swiss citizens travelling to Laos
SwitzerlandLaos Visa-free, 15 days Laos visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Switzerland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Lao citizens may stay in Switzerland 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 Switzerland’s consulate in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Laos
Laos admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.