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Laos passport to Sweden
Laos passport holders need a visa for Sweden, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Sweden lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Laos is not one of them.
- Laos passports get “Visa required” at 97 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Sweden passports get “On arrival” in Laos.
Nearby passports travelling to Sweden
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
LaosSweden- Typical duration
- 12.4 hours
- From
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
- To
- ARN · GOT · NYO
Usual hubs
Thailand · 13.4 hours
China · 15 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Laos
Country profile
Capital
Vientiane
Population
7.6 million
Area
236,800 km²
Currency
Lao kip LAK
Languages
Lao
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
51,446 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Lao53.2%
- other11.6%
- Khmou11%
- Hmong9.2%
- Phouthay3.4%
- Tai3.1%
- Other8.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Sweden
Country profile
Capital
Stockholm
Population
10.6 million
Area
449,964 km²
Currency
Swedish krona SEK
Languages
Swedish
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
21.4%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- <p>Swedish79.6%
- other15.8%
- Syrian1.9%
- Iraqi1.4%
- Finnish1.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+46
Airports
ARN · GOT · NYO · GSE
Highlights
- Vasa Museum
- Gamla Stan
- Icehotel
Laos · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Laos passport need a visa for Sweden?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Sweden immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sweden typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sweden mission.
What about a Sweden passport entering Laos?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Sweden as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.