The Embassy of Laos in Stockholm is Laos’ diplomatic mission to Sweden. Lao nationals in Sweden turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Badstrandsvägen 11, 112 64 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 72 258 39 55 |
| info.laoembassy@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Bounthavy Vilavong, Ambassador |
| National Day | 2 December |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Badstrandsvägen 11, 112 64 Stockholm.
- Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Lao Embassy?
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry, Laos is represented by Ambassador Bounthavy Vilavong (credentials presented 16 October 2024).
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Lao passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Laos?
Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for Laos with the Lao embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for Laos but no visa rules for other countries.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Lao national day (2 December) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
Emergency assistance
Lao nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +46 72 258 39 55. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in Laos should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of Laos in Sweden
Laos in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Laos (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Laos in Stockholm
What is the address of the Lao Embassy in Sweden?
At Badstrandsvägen 11, 112 64 Stockholm.
Who is the ambassador of Laos to Sweden?
Bounthavy Vilavong, who presented credentials on 16 October 2024, according to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Is the Lao Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Laos is 2 December; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Stockholm Diplomatic List (25 September 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Laos (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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