Swiss visa for Lao citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lao passport holders visiting Switzerland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Consulate of Switzerland in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 861 | N/A |
| 2009 | 829 | -3.72% |
| 2010 | 863 | 4.10% |
| 2011 | 853 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 857 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 897 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 916 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 931 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 921 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 989 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | 4.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Laos comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 5.99 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of May 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 1,204,525 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 7,706,273 | 1.2 million more people live in Switzerland than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 39 | Switzerland has 107 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 20 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 122 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 37 | Swiss hosts 231 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 1,036.
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