The Embassy of Laos in Geneva is Laos’s diplomatic mission to Switzerland. Lao citizens living in Switzerland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Route de Colovrex 14bis, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 798 24 41 +41 22 798 24 42 |
| Fax | +41 22 798 24 40 |
| laomission.ge@mofa.gov.la swissgeneva@laomission.ch |
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| Website | laomission.ch |
| Head of Mission | Daovy Vongxay, Ambassador |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Route de Colovrex 14bis, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex is the embassy’s address.
- Consular section: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
- Official note (FDFA list): The embassy can only be reached by phone after first contacting it in writing.
The embassy and its staff
Daovy Vongxay has served as Lao ambassador to Switzerland since June 2025. Unusually for an embassy, it is located in Geneva – the city that also hosts the UN’s European headquarters – rather than in Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Lao passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Visas for travellers who need one for Laos
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Laos
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Laos. The FDFA has no general travel warning for Laos. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Lao national holiday (2 December). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Lao citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 798 24 41. Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. For Swiss travellers in Laos, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Bangkok, which also covers Laos and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Laos and Switzerland
Laos in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Laos (this page)
Switzerland in Laos
- Luang Prabang – Swiss Office
- Vientiane – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Laos in Geneva
What is the address of the Lao Embassy in Switzerland?
At Route de Colovrex 14bis, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
What are the opening hours of the Lao Embassy in Geneva?
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
Who is the Lao ambassador to Switzerland?
Daovy Vongxay, in office since June 2025.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Laos?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Laos; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Laos, laomission.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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