Visas for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & more

Vietnam

Most nationalities including British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African and USA passport holders require a tourist visa to visit Vietnam. Travellers can choose to independently apply (or we can arrange this for you, see notes below) for a 30 day tourist visa (single or multiple entry) from the nearest Vietnamese Embassy or via the more convenient method of applying online. The cost is approximately USD$20. After submitting an application you will receive a confirmation number, then upon arriving to Vietnam you would receive the actual visa and additionally pay a stamping fee of USD$25. Applying in advance and then collecting your tourist visa upon arrival is available to all travellers entering the country via Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City - Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Danang International Airport.

ON THE GO ARRANGING A VISA FOR YOU.

If you have confirmed a holiday to Vietnam with us, please download a copy of the 'Vietnam Visa Data List' (linked below). Should you complete the form and return it as a Microsoft Word document to us 6 weeks prior to your departure we will arrange a visa to Vietnam for you (effectively saving you USD$20). Then approximately 2 - 3 weeks prior to your departure we will forward to you a 'Visa Confirmation Letter' which carries a confirmation number'.

You will need to present the 'Visa Confirmation Letter' and a 'Vietnam Visa Entry & Exit Form' (linked below or you can pick up one upon arrival) to immigration officials upon arrival into Vietnam along with 2 passport photos and a stamping fee of USD$25. A Visa will then be stuck into your passport and you can enter Vietnam!

Please note: 'The Visa Confirmation Letter' (irrespective of whether you apply for your visa independently or through On The Go Tours) will contain personal information such as your passport number, nationality and date of birth of yourself and other travellers on one inclusive list.

Instructions for completing your Vietnam Visa

Vietnam Visa Data List

Vietnam Visa Entry & Exit Application Form

On the 'Vietnam Visa Entry & Exit Form' for the question 'Name, address of office or full name relation, address of your relatives to contact or visit while in Vietnam', please write the details of your start hotel as they appear on your tour voucher.

Please note that visa requirements are subject to change. Visa procurement is solely the responsibility of the traveller and not On The Go Tours.

If you would like to arrange your visa independently ie NOT via On The Go Tours click here to apply for your visa online with the Vietnamese Embassy.

Cambodia

British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African and USA passport holders are able to obtain a 30 day tourist visa upon arrival to Cambodia when entering via Pochentong International Airport in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap International Airport (in the Angkor Wat Region) and at the Moc Bai (Vietnam) and Bavet (Cambodia) land border. We use the Moc Bai/Bavet land border crossing for all our group tours that travelling from Vietnam to Cambodia.

At each of these entry points you must submit a photocopy of your passport (identification page) and one passport size photograph. The cost of the visa is currently USD20. Note: at the land border sometimes immigration will ask for more. In this situation point to the sign above the ticket window indicating that the cost is actually USD20 (subject to change). . Further, you are best to give the exact amount i.e. USD20 as often if you give more you will not receive change.

It is also possible to obtain a 30 day tourist visa prior to arrival via the Cambodian Embassy in your home port, though please note tourist visas arranged with the embassy are valid for one month from date of issue, not date of arrival.

Please note that visa requirements are subject to change. Visa procurement is solely the responsibility of the traveller and not On The Go Tours.

Laos

British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, South African and USA passport holders are able to obtain a 30 day tourist visa upon arrival to Laos at major airports and border crossings including Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Luang Prabang International Airport and at the Friendship Bridge if coming from Thailand.

At each of these entry points you must submit a visa application form (available on the spot) and one passport size photograph. The cost of the visa for the above nationalities ranges from USD30 - USD45. It is important that you have an entirely empty (stamp free) page in your passport and that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival.

Please note that visa requirements are subject to change. Visa procurement is solely the responsibility of the traveller and not of On The Go Tours.

Burma

Visa requirements for Burma can and do change. It is essential that you confirm requirements with the nearest relevant embassy. At visa is required by most travellers visiting Burma (The Union of Myanmar) including Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, British and Canadians. All other nationalities please check with your nearest Myanmar (Burmese) Embassy or Consulate.

A regular Tourist Visa obtained in advance is valid for 28 days and allows for one single entry and costs approximately Euro 25. The visa expires 90 days after issue so be sure not to apply for your visa to far in advance. A letter of invitation is required when applying for your visa. In order for us to provide you with this letter you must provide us with your full passport details at the time of confirming your booking.

In addition to the invitation letter you will need to complete an application form, provide your passport (valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date), 5 recent passport photos and proof of fully paid travel arrangements. Please note: the visa requirements do differ from one passport office to another.

Visa requirements are subject to change. Obtaining your visa for Burma (The Union of Myanmar) is solely the responsibility of the traveller and not of On The Go Tours.