Switzerland passport to Laos
Visa-free · 15 days for Switzerland passport holders.
SwitzerlandLaosShort stayVisa-free · 15 days
Switzerland passport holders can enter Laos without a visa and stay up to 15 days.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Laos — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Laos' official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Up to 15 days
- Laos passports in Switzerland
- Visa required
- Getting in
- No application. Laos' border officers decide how long you get, up to 15 days, and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Laos longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Investment
- Student
- Family
What changes
Switzerland and Laos side by side
| Switzerland | Laos | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bern | Vientiane |
| Languages | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Lao |
| Currency | Swiss Franc | Lao Kip |
| GDP per person (2025) | $114,769 | $2,325 |
| Population | 9.1M | 7.9M |
GDP and population: World Bank.