You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip.
Thailand
Depending on how long you are planning on staying in Thailand and how many times you wish to visit or have visited on your travels, you may need to apply for a visa before you leave.
If you are staying for 30 days or less, you will be granted a 30 day visa exemption on arrival (providing you have a passport from one of the countries below). All other nationalities, or people planning on staying longer than 30 days should obtain a visa before heading to Thailand.
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Slovak Republic, Slovenia
This list may change from time to time. Please check the official Thai Visa website to double check.
Obtaining a 30 or 60 day tourist visa – The other option to the 30 day exemption is applying for a 60 day tourist visa at your nearest embassy (if your country is not on the list above you may only be able to get a 30 day tourist visa). If you get one of these you will have 60 days from the date of entry and then you can extend it for an extra 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand for around 200THB. This gives you 90 days in total. If you want to travel more in Thailand after this you will have to leave the country and apply for a new tourist visa before returning to Thailand. Sometimes you may be able to re-enter on a 30 day exemption but the Thai government are trying to reduce use of these for people going in and out of the country so if in doubt, apply for a tourist visa.
Here’s how: First locate your nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate and take with you: A Passport or travel document with at least six months validity, a completed visa application form, two recent (2 x 2 inches.) passport photo’s and the visa application fee (£25 in UK) – Please note the fees and required documents may change from place to place so please check your local embassy/consulate website to confirm. Typically you will have to drop your passport and docs off and then collect the passport with visa the following day but this could vary so again, please check if in doubt.
Six month multiple entry visa – This visa allows much more freedom of movement as you can go in and out of the country as many times as you like in six months without having to apply for a new visa. However the documentation required and the fee payable are considerably more. In the UK the fee for this visa is £125 and in addition to the above docs, you will need: proof of residency in UK, a bank statement showing a balance of over £5000 (for over six months), a letter from your employer, a copy of your air ticket and accommodation receipt.
Again, these requirements may change and may vary from country to country so please check your local embassy website or call them if unsure.
Unless you are from Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand or Indonesia, you will need a visa to enter Cambodia. Most visitors will be able to obtain a visa on arrival at both the international airports (Phnom Penh and Siem Reap) and at several of the land crossings (below). You will need to have a passport with at least 6 months validity on it, a completed visa application form, a passport photo and your application fee – $30 for a tourist visa which is valid for 30 days and can be extended after this at an immigration office in Cambodia.
As with visas for most countries, rules can and do change from time to time so it’s always best to check an official embassy or government website for the most up to date information. This is usually pretty accurate http://www.tourismcambodia.com/tripplanner/essential-information/visa-passport.htm
Land border crossings where visa on arrival available:
Cambodia-Vietnam border: Bavet (Svay Rieng Province), Kha Orm Sam Nor (Kandal Province), Koh Rohka (Prey Veng Province), Banteay Chakrey (Preyveng Province), Tropeang Sre (Kratie Province), Prek Chak (Kampot Province), Phnom Den (Takeo Province), Oyadav (Rattankiri Province), Tropieng Phlong (Kampong Cham Province)
Cambodia-Thailand border: Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province), Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey Province), Osmach (Odor Meanchey Province), Sihanoukville (Sihanoukville Province), Choam Sanguam (Banteay Meanchey Province), Prum (Pailin Province), Doung (Battambang Province), Preah Vihear (Preah Vihear Province)
Cambodia-Lao border: Dong Krolar (Steung Treng Province), Tropieng Kreal (Stung Treng Province)
E-Visas – It is also now possible to apply for a Cambodian visa online before you enter the country. This saves time at the border but will cost you a tiny bit more and is only available for use at certain entry points.
You can apply for it on this site https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ where you will pay the usual $30 fee plus a $7 processing fee for a 30 day tourist visa (extendable by 30 days). You will need: a passport with validity of more than six months, a recent passport-size photo in digital format (JPEG or PNG format), and a valid credit card (Visa/MasterCard). If you are from Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan or Nigeria then unfortunately you can not apply for an e visa but you should check with your nearest Cambodian embassy.
If you are travelling to Vietnam it is likely that you will need to arrange a visa beforehand. Here are a few guidelines about who will need visas and how to get them, but please remember visa rules and regs can be changed by governments quite frequently so please be sure to check online or at your nearest Vietnamese Embassy.
Residents of some European and Asian countries can now enter Vietnam for 15 days or less without a visa (for a limited time so double check). Travellers of all other nationalities and those staying for longer than 15 days will have to apply for a visa before you arrive. It is only $17 for a 1-month visa so we highly recommend getting the one month visa regardless of what trip you're doing just in case you want to travel on and see more of this amazing country.
*Please note: on 8 March 2020, the Vietnamese Government announced plans to suspend the visa waiver programme for UK and other European nationals. This change could be implemented at very short notice. British citizens planning to enter Vietnam on the visa waiver programme should check before travelling.*
You can apply at any Embassy or Consulate by submitting your application, your passport and two standard passport photos, plus the required fee for the visa you need. Different embassies and consulates will have different procedures and prices so again, check their website for exact info.
Those who are rushed for time or are not near a Vietnamese Embassy can pre-arrange a visa on arrival. This can be done online via a number of companies who have agreements with the Vietnamese government to collect passport details and arrange an “approval letter”. This letter allows you to board a flight into Vietnam and you then get your visa stamp on arrival at a Vietnamese Airport. These agencies charge a small fee for their service but it does save time and doesn’t usually work out much more than the embassy fee. Also note that visa-on-arrival works if you are flying into Vietnam. Not land borders.
You can find instructions on how to apply for a Vietnam visa on arrival as well as prices and other info at https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/vietnam-visa-on-arrival/
Most nationalities are able to enter the Philippines without needing a visa for an initial period of 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, you can apply for a tourist visa from the Philippine Embassy before you go which allows you up to 59 days.
Failure to obtain the correct visa and overstaying without official authority can result detention pending payment of any outstanding fees and deportation.
For more information, check out the link below.
Pretty much all nationalities are granted a FREE 30 day tourist visa on arrival. If you decide to stay longer you will need to extend your visa at the local immigration office or with help from a travel agent that offers this service. You will not be able to get another free stamp, the cost is 35 USD however if you do go through an agent it could cost more.
Do not overstay your visa as you will be fined 300,000 IDR per day of overstay. The visa is 30 days not one month.
Most nationalities need to apply for a Visa before they arrive to Sri Lanka. The visa costs $30 (USD) and is called an ETA. The ETA lasts 30 days and is issued through an on-line system. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required. There is no requirement to endorse the ETA on the passport. View sample ETA approval notice and/or referral notice.
Some nationalities do not have to pay for the ETA. Please check the list provided on the Sri Lanka Tourism website if your country is included on the list.
Upon arrival, produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. It is advisable for you to bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you.
To Apply for an ETA click the button below.
You can get a visa on arrival for around US$35 or Thai Baht 1,500.00. You will need one passport photo. Tourist visas can be extended 2 times and up to a total of 90 days.
All nationalities will need a visa to travel to India and a tourist 30-day e-visa costs around $70. However, recently under the new e-visa, the visa fee to India valid up to 30 days will be $25 during the peak season of July to March, and $10 during the lean period of April to June.
Your passport must be machine-readable, with 2 blank pages for your visa and valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of your visa application.
Most nationalities don’t need a visa to visit Malaysian Borneo and you will be given permission to stay for 3 months on arrival!
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives for up to 30 days! You need to have a pre-paid hotel/accommodation booking and a confirmed onward/return home ticket to get this tourist visa though!
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 1 month more when you enter the Maldives.
Most nationalities don't require a visa to enter Japan! Certain nationalities that do require a visa to enter Japan include China, Russia, Philippines, Vietnam, CIS countries (including Georgia) and some other nationalities.
Short-term visas that are available on arrival last for up to 90 days! If you're staying longer than 90 days, you need to apply for a long-term visa.
UK passport holders can stay in the Schengen Area (including Croatia) for a maximum of 90 days per 180-day period as long as their passport is valid for 6 months (and was issued in the last 10 years). To stay in the Schengen Area for longer than 90 days, a visa or another kind of travel permit is required. EU passport holders can travel to Croatia without any visa.
There are currently 63 countries that are not in the EU but are able to visit EU countries visa-free. For a list of countries that need to get an EU visa, click here.
UK passport holders can stay in the Schengen Area (including Greece) for a maximum of 90 days per 180-day period as long as their passport is valid for 6 months (and was issued in the last 10 years). To stay in the Schengen Area for longer than 90 days, a visa or another kind of travel permit is required. EU passport holders can travel to Greece without any visa.
There are currently 63 countries that are not in the EU but are able to visit EU countries visa-free. For a list of countries that need to get an EU visa, click here.
Most nationalities do not need a visa for Colombia if you are there for 90 days or less. You may be asked for proof of onward travel on arrival, therefore we advise you to bring evidence of your exit out of the country e.g. your return flight home. Please see full Colombia entry requirements below
Almost all nationalities can enter Costa Rica without a visa for up to 30 days, while many nationalities can enter Costa Rica without a visa for up to 90 days. This is only allowed if your passport is valid for at least 3 months from the moment you enter Costa Rica. There are certain countries that must get a visa before entering Costa Rica (please see the learn more below button for details) and those countries will need at least 6 months valid on your passport to get a visa. Whether you require a visa or not, you need proof of onward travel to another country.
Most nationalities do not need a visa when travelling to Peru for tourism purposes; however, please see the link below if you would like to double-check all nationality requirements
No visa is required to enter Mexico for tourism if you are a citizen in the Schengen Area, UK, USA, Canada or Japan or if you have a permanent residence permit or a valid visa for any of those countries, as long as you have 6 months or longer left on your passport and you don't stay in Mexico for over 180 days. You also need a hotel reservation and return ticket to enter Mexico.
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