Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Laos passport holders
Sweden is a Schengen member. Lao nationals must apply for a Schengen short-stay type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and the visa allows up to 90 days in the Schengen Area within a 180-day period.
Laos passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy or VFS Global with the standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days.
Sweden is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Laos to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden processes Schengen visa applications through its embassy network and VFS Global centers. Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo are major cities. The Swedish embassy in Bangkok handles applications from Southeast Asia.
How to Get There
A Swedish Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen countries, including Denmark and Norway.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). ATMs are available everywhere. Sweden is nearly cashless; cards and Swish (mobile payments) are standard. International cards work fine.
Practical Tips
Apply 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Sweden is an expensive country; show EUR 100 per day in funds. The midnight sun in summer and Northern Lights in winter are major attractions.