Most travelers include more than one country when touring Asia, especially Southeast Asia. Some popular routes are China–Japan, China–Thailand, Thailand–Vietnam–Cambodia, India–Bhutan–Nepal, and Singapore–Indonesia (Bali).
If you are confused about the visa requirements of different countries in Asia, here you can get all the information you need regarding tourist visa requirements and restrictions for specific countries.
We have listed the information for 19 countries. Most countries allow easy visa-free entry or visa-upon-arrival for stays ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months for certain nationalities.
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If you come from USA, Canda, UK, Australia, New Zealand, or Switzerland
| Destinations | Visa |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free entry for 30 days |
| Vietnam | E-visa |
| Cambodia | E-visa |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Visa-free entry for at least 30 days |
| Singapore | Visa-free entry for at least 30 days |
| India | E-visa |
| Japan | Visa-free entry for at least 90 days |
If you come from Demark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Spain, or Sweden
| Destinations | Visa |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free entry for 30 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free entry for 15 days |
| Cambodia | E-visa |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Visa-free entry for 30 days |
| Singapore | Visa-free entry for 90 days |
| India | E-visa |
| Japan | Visa-free entry for 90 days |
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MJ Vere, Jun 2024Citizens of 51 nations (including the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and most EU nations) are eligible for 30-day visa-free entry on arrival in Thailand by air or land.
Staying longer in Thailand: If you wish to stay longer in Thailand, you can get a 60-day tourist visa before you travel: the cost is about US$40. You need to apply for it in person at a Thai embassy before you travel.
Passport holders from countries that are not eligible for the visa-exemption scheme may apply for a Thai visa by one of the ways below:
Holders of normal passports issued by the following countries do not require a visa to visit Vietnam:
All travelers can visit Phu Quoc visa free for up to 30 days.
Starting from August 15, 2023, Vietnam e-visas are issued to citizens of all countries and territories, and they are issued for multiple entries for up to 90 days. You can now apply for the e-visa online. The e-visa fee is approximately 25 USD, and your application will usually be processed within 3 working days. Applying for an e-visa is efficient and convenient.
Passport holders from the following countries do not require a visa to visit Cambodia:
If your country is not in the list above, you can apply for a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
A visa on arrival or a VOA is valid for 30 days and costs US$30.
If you are eligible, you can apply for an e-visa at the cost of US$37. The processing time is 1–3 days.
Passport holders from the countries listed below enjoy visa exemption for up to 30 days or could apply for an e-visa for a longer stay.
If your country is not in the list above, you can apply for a visa-on-arrival or an e-visa, excepting passport holders from the following countries, who need to apply for a visa in advance and cannot apply for an e-Visa:
Passport holders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand are given visa exemption for 14 days but are only permitted to enter via Yangon International Airport, Naypyidaw International Airport, and Mandalay International Airport.
Passport holders from Singapore are given visa exemption for 30 days when entering and exiting via the three aforementioned international airports.
If your country is not one of those above, you need to apply for a Myanmar visa before arrival. The easiest way to get a Myanmar visa is via the online e-visa system.
Citizens of most nationalities do not need a visa to enter the Philippines, and this is inclusive of all citizens of EU countries, the US, Australia, Russia, and South American countries.
The visa-free period is 30 days. You can also get a tourist visa for US$30 for a stay of up to 59 days from the Philippines embassy before traveling.
Visitors from most countries can enter Singapore without a visa and are granted 30–90 days visa-free entry, depending on their nationality.
All EU citizens as well as those from the US, Australia, Norway, South Korea, and Switzerland are eligible.
Visitors from most European countries (all European Union citizens, the UK. ), North America (Canada, USA, Mexico. ), South Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirates, etc. are not required to obtain a visa to visit Malaysia and can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
Send a free inquiry to check if you're visa exempt for Malaysia.
All EU citizens, US citizens, and citizens of most other nations can visit Indonesia without a visa for up to 30 days.
No extensions are allowed on visa-exempt entry. If you wish to stay longer in Indonesia, you can get a visa on arrival at the cost of US$35 for 30 days, which can be extended.
Japan has restored the visa-waiver system from October 11th, 2022. Citizens of 68 countries, including USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and almost all European nations, will be automatically issued a tanki-taizai ('temporary visitor visa') on arrival. Typically, this visa is good for 90 days.
If your country is not in the list of Exemption of Japan Visa, you will need a visa in order to visit Japan. Read more on Japanese Visa Exemption and How to Apply.
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Before COVID-19:
During COVID-19:
From April 1st, 2022, Passport holders from 96 countries/regions, including Canada, European Union citizens, the USA, the UK, Singapore, and Japan, enjoy visa exemption to visit South Korea, but need to apply for an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online. This usually takes less than 10 minutes.
Ordinary passport holders from 26 countries and territories, such as USA, Canada, Germany, Israel, etc. enjoy visa-free entry to Mongolia for up to 90 days.
There are usually two ways to apply for a Mongolia visa:
Send an free inquiry to check if you're visa exempt for Mongolia.
Everyone traveling to Nepal needs a visa, no matter whether it's a recreational trip, business stay, or other purpose.
There are two ways to get a visa to enter Nepal:
If you're from India, Bangladesh, or the Maldives, you can obtain a permit at the port of entry to Bhutan.
If you're from all other countries, you need to apply for a visa before travel.
Unlike most countries, Bhutan visas are not granted by consulates and embassies. The immigration department in Thimphu issues them. It is a single-entry permit and can only be issued through a travel agent, who will arrange a Bhutan tour on your behalf.
A visa clearance letter is issued, which must be presented at the immigration desk upon arrival at the airport. The official visa is then stamped on the passport.
Who enjoys visa exemption when entering India?
Visitors from other countries must apply for an India visa before arrival. There are in the main three ways to obtain a Tourist Visa for India.
On the basis of reciprocity, citizens of the Maldives, Singapore, and the Seychelles are exempt from the requirement to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for Sri Lanka. They may obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka free of charge at any port of entry.
Citizens from other countries will need to obtain a Sri Lanka visa.
Citizens of the following 20 countries must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Sri Lankan diplomatic missions:
If your country is not in the list above, you can easily get an ETA online. Sri Lanka uses the ETA to replace the need to apply for a visa label or stamp. ETA holders will be issued a 30-day short visit visa at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. This visa will be electronically linked to your passport number after you obtain the eTA online.
The ETA processing fee usually ranges between $20 and $50 per person, depending on your nationality and visa type. Children of any nationality under 12 years of age are free of charge.
The Maldives grants free tourist-visa or visa-on-arrival status to all nations of the world for 30 days. You don't need to get pre approval for the visa as long as you meet the basic entry requirements.
Citizens of 56 countries can travel to Brunei without obtaining a visa. Visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on where you are from.
Visitors from the USA, UK, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein can stay in Brunei for up to 90 days without a visa.
Those from New Zealand, Turkey, and 7 other countries can stay for 30 days.
Visitors from Canada, Russia, and 23 other countries can stay up to 14 days.
Visitors from Australia may obtain a visa on arrival at Brunei International Airport.
Even though the required documents might be slightly different in each country, the common documents that are usually required are listed here:
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