Details about visa to Vietnam
1. VIETNAM VISA EXEMPTION
As officially announced, as of 2023, citizens of 25 countries can travel to Vietnam and remain in the country for 14 to 45 days (depending on nationality) without having to apply for a visa.
- Free visa for 90 days: Chile, Panama.
- Free visa for 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
- Free visa for 45 days: Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain,
- Sweden, United Kingdom.
- Free visa for 21 days: Philippines.
- Free visa for 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar.
2. VIETNAM E-VISA
2.1. Who are eligible for Vietnam E-Visa?
As of the recent government resolution number 127/NQ-CP, the Vietnam e-Visa is available to passport holders of all countries and territories. This is a significant change from the previous rule, which limited the availability of the e-Visa to only 80 countries.
Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zeland, Ireland, Paraguay, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Spain, United Arab Emirate…
2.2. Requirement Documents
- Passport validity at least 6 months upon arrival
- At least 2 blank pages for visa stamp
- Passport photo to apply online with size smaller than 50kb and passport bio with a size smaller than 200kb
2.3. How to apply for Vietnam E-visa?
You can apply your E-visa here: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/khai-thi-thuc-dien-tu/cap-thi-thuc-dien-tu
- Step 1: Fulfill required information and submit: Upload your passport data page image and photograph (straight-looking without glasses). After this step, the registration code will be sent to the applicant;
- Step 2: Use the electronic signature to sign on the application; and then Pay E-visa fee.
- $25/single-entry electronic visa.
- $50/multiple-entry electronic visa
- Step 3: Your application will be processed in 3 working days; Use the provided account to check the result. If approved, print out E-visa and enter/exit Vietnam. You can check your visa status here: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/en_US/web/guest/tra-cuu-thi-thuc
2.4. List of Vietnamese ports which allow foreigners to enter or exit by eVisa
You can check the list of ports that allow foreigners to enter or exit by eVisa here:
- 13 international airports: Noi Bai (Ha Noi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong).
- 16 land border gates: Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang).
- 13 sea border gates: Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang).
2.5. The validity of Vietnam eVisa
Vietnam has decided to extend the validity of the electronic visa (e-visa) up to 90 days, starting from August 15, 2023.
Details about visa to Thailand
1. THAI VISA EXEMPTIONS
The Visa Exemption rule allows tourists from 64 countries to enter Thailand without applying for a visa. Travelers can visit Thailand for up to 30 days if they are entering Thailand through an international airport or land border checkpoint from a neighboring country.
Passport holders of the following countries/ territories may enter Thailand without a visa:
- Free visa for 14 days: Cambodia, Myanmar ( International Airport only)
- Free visa for 30 days: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (&VoA), Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA, Brazil, Korea, Peru, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia (&VoA)
- Free visa for 90 days: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Korea, Peru
2. THAI VISA ON ARRIVAL
2.1. Who are eligible for Thailand Visa on arrival?
List of countries eligible for the visa on arrival in Thailand: Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu, Saudi Arabia
2.2. Qualifications and Requirements
Must be the citizens of the listed countries and territories below
- Application form which can be obtained at the designated ports of entry
- Genuine Passport with at least 1-month validity and 2 blank pages
- One recent photo which is taken within 6 months
- Purpose of tourism not exceeding 15 days
- Usable return travel ticket within 15 days of the date of entry
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand
- Proof of means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly
- Not under section 12 Immigration Act B.E.2522 (A.D.1979)
2.3. Visa on Arrival Fees
Visa fee in Thai Baht (THB 2,000 or more) currency (Cash only) which is non-refundable
2.4. How to apply for Thai Visa on Arrival ?
You can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at all international airports in Thailand, seaports in Thailand and checkpoints at the land borders of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia.
3. THAI EVISA
3.1. Who are eligible for Thai eVisa ?
Most of tourists can apply for Thai eVisa. You can check and apply eVisa here: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
3.2. Required Documents
- Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
- Photograph taken within the last six months. If the photograph does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.
- Travel booking confirmation
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g., Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand
- Financial evidence: amount of not less than 20,000 THB (Single) and 60,000 THB (Multiple), e.g., bank statements, sponsorship letter
- Document indicating current residency
3.3. How to apply Thai eVisa?
- Step1: Create an Account on this official website: https://thaievisa.go.th/
- Step 2: Fill in Application Form
- Step 3: Upload Supporting Documents
- Step 4: Pay Visa Fee
- Step 5: Wait for Visa to be Processed
- Step 6: Approval Visa send by email
3.4. Thai eVisa Fees
A Thailand e-visa will cost $82 USD (or equivalent) no matter your nationality. This payment is made through the e-visa secure web portal when you submit the application. The fee is non-refundable.
3.5. Validity of a eVisa
The validity of a visa is 3 months or 6 months.
Details about visa to Cambodia
1. Cambodia visa exemptions
Holders of normal passports of the following 10 countries do not need a visa to enter Cambodia, including all ASEAN nationals:
- Brunei (14 days)
- Myanmar (14 days)
- Thailand (14 days)
- Indonesia (30 days)
- Seychelles (15 days)
- Laos (30 days)
- Malaysia (30 days)
- Singapore (30 days)
- Vietnam (30 days)
- Philippines (30 days)
2. Cambodia Visa on Arrival, fee and validity
Nationals of any country may obtain a visa on arrival for tourism (US$30) or business purposes (US$35), for a maximum stay of 30 days. All you need to do is to fill in an immigration form on your flight to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh or bus ride to Cambodia border gates, then hand in the documents including 2*2'' size photos, paying for visa fee, entry exit form to get the visa stamped on your passport. Extensions are possible if you need.
2.1. Who are not eligible for Visa on Arrival?
Visitors from the following countries are not eligible for visa on arrival scheme and are required to apply for a visa in advance: Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Nigeria.
2.2. Ports of Entry that accept visa on arrival
Visa on arrival works for all entry points in Cambodia, please find the below for detailed:
Airports:
- Phnom Penh International Airport
- Siem Reap International Airport
Cambodia-Vietnam border:
- Bavet
- Kha Orm Sam Nor
- Koh Rohka
- Banteay Chakrey
- Tropeang Sre
- Prek Chak
- Phnom Den
- Oyadav
- Tropieng Phlong
- Cambodia-Thailand border:
- Cham Yeam
- Poi Pet International
- Osmach International
- Sihanoukville
- Choam Sanguam
- Prum
- Doung
- Preah Vihear
- Cambodia-Lao border:
- Dong Krolar
- Tropieng Kreal
2.3. How to Apply for a Cambodia Visa on Arrival?
Fill out an immigration card which you receive on the airplane. If you do not get an immigration card on the airplane, you can get it at the airport/entry point.
Wait in line at the visa on arrival application counter. There will usually be a sign at the airport/entry point leading to where the application centre is.
Present your passport, immigration card, passport sized pictures (No Need), your return travel ticket, as well as enough cash to pay the visa fee. The fee for a Visa on Arrival is US$30 for a tourist visa. You must pay in US dollars in cash. Wait for a few minutes until the immigration officers process your visa application.
The immigration officer will also take your picture and fingerprints before stamping your visa on the passport.
3. Cambodia E-visa, fee and validity
Nationals of any country may also apply for an E-Visa online for US$36 prior to arriving in Cambodia with visa type T. The E-Visa allows for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days for tourism purposes and the validity of visa is 3 months (starting from the date of issue).
The type E for business purposes cost US$42 with the same validity and length of stay. Both type of E-visa takes 3 business days for processing. More information, you may read here: https://www.evisa.gov.kh/information/visa_type/4
3.1. Who are eligible for the Cambodia E-Visa system?
Cambodia eVisa now is available for all countries.
3.2. Arrival ports that accept e-visa
- Bavet (Svay Rieng Province) (from Vietnam)
- Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP)
- Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province) (from Thailand)
- Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS)
- Siem Reap International Airport (REP)
- Trapeang Kriel (Stung Treng Province) (from Laos)
- Poipet (Banteay Meanchey Province) (from Thailand)
3.3. How to apply an eVisa in Cambodia
Website: https://www.evisa.gov.kh/
- Step 1: Fill the secure eVisa online form.
- Step 2: Confirm and pay online (Visa, MasterCard, American Express….)
- Step 3: Get approval letter within 3 days.
- Step 4: Bring eVisa certificate to show immigration at checking point.
- Step 5: Enjoy your trip in Cambodia.
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