Switzerland visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Laotians visiting Switzerland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swiss Visa.

  • A completed and signed Switzerland visa application form. 
  • A passport valid for at least three months after your return date from the country and must have at least two blank pages. 
  • Two recently taken passport photographs taken against a light background. 
  • A copy of your return ticket reservation. 
  • Travel medical insurance up to 30,000 € to cover your stay in Switzerland and other Schengen area you intend to visit. 
  • A cover letter stating your purpose of visit to Switzerland. 
  • Flight itinerary reservation. This should contain the entry and exit dates and your flight number. 
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation for your entire duration of stay in the country. 
  • Children birth certificates, marriage certificate or spouse death certificate to show proof of civil status. 
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of stay in the country. Applicants must own 100 CHF or 92.34€/day.if the applicant is a student, he/ she must attest to owning 30 CHF or 27.70€/day.
  • Employed applicants are required to show a bank statement of the last six months, certificate of income tax returns, employment contracts and No-objection certificate from your employer. 
  • Self-employed applicants are required to submit a copy of their business license, their company's bank statement of the latest six months and income tax returns. 
  • If you are retired, a copy of your pension statement of the latest six months is required. 

Switzerland Visa for Laotians

Facts about Switzerland

Switzerland is a top destination for tourists and business people alike. Banking and finance are major industries in the country and it is little wonder the country has the highest nominal wealth per adult in the world. Tourism is no way abandoned in the country. There are a lot of attractions tourists can visit when they are in the country. Ski resorts and hiking trails are aplenty in the country. The country’s landscape is a sight to behold.

An average of 2.2 million visitors arrives in the country monthly to appreciate the beautiful landscape of the country.

In the city of Ticino, which is the Italian-speaking section of Switzerland, it is a crime to veil ones the face in public places. Doing so could attract a fine between the range of CHF100 to CHF10,000.

Types of Switzerland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2 Weeks 90 Days
Business visa 2 Weeks 90 Days
Student visa 12-14 Weeks 1 Year and above
Work visa 4-6 Weeks 1 Year

General Requirements for Switzerland Visa

  • A completed and signed Switzerland visa application form. 
  • A passport valid for at least three months after your return date from the country and must have at least two blank pages. 
  • Two recently taken passport photographs taken against a light background. 
  • A copy of your return ticket reservation. 
  • Travel medical insurance up to 30,000 € to cover your stay in Switzerland and other Schengen area you intend to visit. 
  • A cover letter stating your purpose of visit to Switzerland. 
  • Flight itinerary reservation. This should contain the entry and exit dates and your flight number. 
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation for your entire duration of stay in the country. 
  • Children birth certificates, marriage certificate or spouse death certificate to show proof of civil status. 
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the entire duration of stay in the country. Applicants must own 100 CHF or 92.34€/day.if the applicant is a student, he/ she must attest to owning 30 CHF or 27.70€/day.
  • Employed applicants are required to show a bank statement of the last six months, certificate of income tax returns, employment contracts and No-objection certificate from your employer. 
  • Self-employed applicants are required to submit a copy of their business license, their company's bank statement of the latest six months and income tax returns. 
  • If you are retired, a copy of your pension statement of the latest six months is required. 
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Switzerland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swiss tourist visa is a short-stay visa issued to foreigners visiting Switzerland for tourism purposes. 
  • Laotians visiting Switzerland for tourism, visitation and other recreational purposes can apply for the Swiss tourist visa. 
  • A completed and signed Switzerland tourist visa application form is required. 
  • A recently taken passport-sized photograph, 35x40mm in size and taken against a light-colored background. 
  • A passport with at least six months validity and blank visa pages. Copies of your previous passport is also needed(if any). 
  • Travel medical insurance of up to 30,000 euros to cover your entire duration of stay in Switzerland. 
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the country. 
  • Proof of civil status (marriage certificate or children's birth certificate). 
  • An invitation letter from a friend or family in Switzerland. The letter should contain the residential address and contact details of the host.
  • Proof of paid swiss tourist visa application fee. 
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover your duration of stay in the country. You must own 100CHF or 92.34 euros per day while in Switzerland. 
  • Proof of accommodation in Switzerland. Applicants who wish to stay with their hosts must submit a document stating that the host id capable and willing to cover their expenses while in the country. 
  • Copies of your flight itinerary. This should contain your entry and exit dates, flight number, and location of stay. 
  •  Employed applicants are expected to submit a letter from their employer stating their current job position, job description and expected date of resumption. 
  • Proof of family relationship between you and the host. This could be a birth certificate or a marriage certificate. 

Switzerland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Swiss business visa is a visa issued to foreigners visiting Switzerland for business meetings, conferences, trade fairs and to sign business deals. 
  • Laotians visiting Switzerland for the reasons above can apply for Switzerland's business visa. 
  • A completed and signed Switzerland business visa application form is required. 
  • A recently taken passport-sized photograph, 35x40mm in size and taken against a light-colored background. 
  • A passport with at least six months validity and blank visa pages. Copies of your previous passport are also needed(if any).
  • An invitation letter from the Swiss company you will be visiting must be provided, the letter must contain their contact details and the dates of your visit. 
  • Proof of previous business dealings between the Swiss company and the Laos company (if any).
  • A letter from your employer giving consent to your business travel. 
  • Travel medical insurance of up to 30,000 euros to cover your entire duration of stay in Switzerland. 
  • Proof of paid Swiss business visa application fee. 
  • A letter stating if the Swiss partner or the employer is responsible for the applicant's travel expenses. 
  • Letter from your employer stating your current job position in the company, your salary, the reason for your travel to Switzerland and your return dates to Laos. 
  • Proof of accommodation in Switzerland. 

Switzerland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swiss student visa is a visa issued to foreigners traveling to Switzerland to study. 
  • Laotians who have been offered admission into a learning institution in Switzerland can apply for the Swiss tourist visa. 
  • A completed and signed Swiss student visa application form. The form should be filled in either English, German, French, Italian or Spanish. 
  • A passport with three months validity after your exit from Switzerland and two blank visa pages. 
  • Applicants are expected to submit three copies of their passport's relevant pages i.e (Pages 1-4, the last page, the issue and expiry page and copies of the applicant's previous visas).
  • Four recently taken passport-sized photographs. 
  • Admission letter from a learning institution in Switzerland. 
  • Proof of paid visa application fee. 
  • A confirmation letter showing that you have paid for the course fee for your first year. 
  • Copies of your previous educational certificates or diplomas. 
  • A copy of your study plan. 
  • Copies of the applicant's bank statements or the applicant's sponsor's bank statement to show proof of sufficient funds. 
  • Proof of accommodation throughout your study year in Switzerland. 
  • Letter of motivation showing your future plan and professional development after your study year. This letter should be written in any of the Swiss official languages. 



Switzerland Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Swiss work visa is a visa issued to foreigners who want to take up a job offer in Switzerland. 
  • Laotians who are skilled, experienced and intelligent in a particular field and desire to work in Switzerland can apply for this visa. 
  • Three completed and signed Swiss long-stay visa application form is required. The form should be in English, German, Spanish, Italian or French. 
  • A passport issued within the past 10 years and have a validity period of three months after your exit date from Switzerland. The passport must also have two blank pages for visa stamps. 
  • Applicants are expected to submit three copies of their passport's relevant pages i.e (Pages 1-4, the last page, the issue and expiry page and copies of the applicant's previous visas).
  • Four identical passport-sized photographs. 
  • Two copies of your job contract. 
  • Proof of your professional skills or experience. 
  • Copies of your previous educational certificates or diplomas. 
  • The applicant's curriculum vitae. 
  • A document stating your previous educational background. (your grades, subjects and the dates you attended the university or college. 
  • Proof of financial status to cover your duration of stay in the country. 
  • Proof of accommodation in the country. 
  • Flight itinerary. 
  • Proof of onward or return ticket after the expiry of your job contract. 
  • Proof of paid visa application fee. 
  • Applicants should note that all documents to be submitted must be in Triplicate. 

Switzerland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

82.00 (USD)

Business visa

82.00 (USD)

Student visa

82.00 (USD)

Work visa

3000.00 (USD)

Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Laos

Location

Address

Vientiane

Diethelm Travel Laos Building, 2nd Floor Setthathirath Road Namphu Square,Vientiane, Laos

vientiane@honrep.ch

(+856) 21 264 160

Vientiane

House 209, Unit 12, Sokpaluang Village Sisattanak District P.O. Box 782 Vientiane, Laos

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mattimyrberg@gmail.com

(+856) 202 221 4199

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the major language spoken in Switzerland?

English is the dominant language in Switzerland. It will soon become a foreign language to be taught in many schools in the country. Other languages spoken in Switzerland include German 64%, French 19.5%, Italian 6.6% and Romansh 0.5%. 

What is Switzerland famous for?

Switzerland is famous for its inventions. They created Velcro, cellophane, the Swiss Army Knife, absinthe, the potato peeler, Helvetica font, LSD, muesli, edible chocolate gold, and milk chocolate. 

Is Switzerland a safe country to visit?

Traveling in Switzerland is safe, it's highly ranked on the list of the safest and most dangerous countries to visit. Violent crime is very rare in the country. Petty crimes like pickpocketing and phone snatching are on the rise in recent years particularly in big cities like Geneva. However, foreigners are advised to avoid late-night journeys and to keep their belongings safe. 

What time is dinner in Switzerland?

Foreigners just can't go wrong eating out in Switzerland. There's a match for every taste and budget. Lunch is usually served between noon and 2 pm, and even a little earlier at some restaurants. Dinner is usually served from 6 pm to 9.30 pm.