Southeast Asia Visa
We will provide you with the most update information on visas possible. Here is current information by country. If you are getting visas upon arrival, you must have 2 blank pages in your passport per country you are visiting. If you need more pages in your passport, arrange that right away.
Thailand
Most nationalities do not need a visa. Contact your local Thai embassy or consulate to check.
Cambodia
You need a visa to travel to Cambodia. Currently you may obtain a one-month e-visa online. It is a user-friendly platform that’s been running smoothly. Simply fill out the required fields (marked with a red *) and skip the optional ones.
E-immigration QR Code: Once you’ve secured your visa, use the website to get your QR code for the immigration process. Choose “Valid e-visa” and follow the instructions, once again only the fields with a red * need to be completed. You can complete this step up to 7 days before arrival. If you haven’t done this beforehand, tablets are still available at the airport to assist with the process.
Vietnam
You need a visa to travel to Vietnam. Visitors from most countries can apply for an e-visa, which is faster than at the airport.
Vietnam e-visa: $25 in 3 business days (or $50 for multiple entry):
Make sure you use a full picture of your passport page including the title at the top and the ICAO lines at the bottom, and save in jpg format. The processing time is about 5 business days. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months from the end of your trip. You will need a passport photo of your head and top of shoulders against a white background. When getting the visa, make sure you enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport. Religion is a required field, but you can enter “none”. You will need to enter the full address for your first hotel in Vietnam.
Alternatively, we can help you obtain an official “Visa on Arrival Letter” for you. For this, we need a scanned copy of each traveler’s passport. Upon arrival in Vietnam, you will need to provide the “Visa on Arrival Letter” and 2 passport photos. The “Visa on Arrival Letter” is $25/person (paid to AWR), and the visa fee (to be paid, separately, to Vietnam immigration upon arrival, and which can change at anytime). Currently, the visa fee is $25/person for single entry for US citizens.
Laos
You need a visa to travel to Laos.
Laos e-visa: $50 in 3 business days:
You can also obtain a visa upon arrival if traveling by air. You must have 2 passport photos. Contact your nearest Lao embassy or consulate to obtain a visa in advance. Visas for tourism are usually valid for 30 days.
Myanmar
You need a visa to travel to Myanmar. You may obtain a visa (single entry, 28-days) at your local Myanmar embassy prior to departure for US$20 (25€ in some countries).
As of March 2014, you can NO LONGER obtain a visa upon arrival.
As of September 2014, Myanmar introduced a new online e-visa system. Nationalities that are eligible for the e-visa include, but are not limited to: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (DPR), Korea (Republic), Kuwait, Nepal, Netherlands New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. The process takes about five business days and is valid for anytime within the first 3 months of issuance so it is important to carefully time your application. The Myanmar e-visa allows tourists to stay for up to 28 days though most itineraries fall between eight-twelve days.
Need Help with your Passport and Visa?
To obtain the most current entry requirements for your upcoming trip, please contact CIBTvisas or call CIBT at 800-577-2428. Be sure to reference CIBT Account 55520 for reduced CIBT service fees.