COVID-19

Services and visa

All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre in Bangkok/Thailand.

Consular services
Visa and entry to Switzerland

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

The COVID-19 situation is different in each country. Stay up to date with the latest requirements for entry and travel, and with local measures in your country of destination.

Travelling/staying in Switzerland

Information – Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
Testing– Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
Where can I take a test?
What should I do if I test positive?

Lao PDR: Entry and travel

The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangkok is responsible for Swiss citizens in Lao PDR, with the support of the Swiss Consular Agency in Laos. Please address your questions or/and requests in regards to Covid-19 to the Swiss Embassy in Bangkok: bangkok.cc@eda.admin.ch.

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FDFA recommendations for travelling abroad

Travel responsibly and take time to plan and organise your trip. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) recommends that you download the Travel Admin app, register, and enter your trips abroad before leaving for your holiday.

The FDFA Helpline is the single point of contact for enquiries about consular services.

FDFA Helpline

Entry requirements

Travel advice (de,fr,it)
As of 17^th of March, Lao PDR is fully open again for travelers that are fully vaccinated. Non-vaccinated people must show a negative ATK test (taken within 48-hours of travel).
More detailed information is available on the website of the Consulate of Laos in Switzerland (only available in German), as well as on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos.

Current situation

Please actively inform yourself about the instructions of the Government and the local media regarding the restriction measures. Updated news can be, for example, found here: http://www.mofa.gov.la/index.php/statements/notices/
Masks are required in public indoor spaces. No other restrictions are in place.