Essential Vietnam & Cambodia

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Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Places To See, Events, Pre-departure Information, Health Issues, Weather Information, History and Culture

Please note that visas for Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. For the most up to date information please check your governments foreign ministry website or with your travel agent as rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself. For most travellers there will probably be an embassy or consulate in the country that you live in.

VIETNAM - Visas for Vietnam need to be arranged ahead of time (before your trip) as the processing time varies. Vietnam Visas are not available at the border. Visas are not available on arrival at the airport unless arranged in advance with a reliable online supplier.

CAMBODIA - Visas can be obtained in advance from your local Embassy or on arrival at the border. You will need 2 photos and approx $25 USD for this.

THAILAND - Most nationalities do not need a visa for Thailand for stays of up to 30 days. If you do require a visa you can get it at the border or airport. Please note that as of December 2008, 30 day Thai visas are no longer available at land borders. Only 15 day tourist visas are issued when you enter Thailand overland. If you are staying more than 15 days you should consider getting your visa prior to your trip.
Please note that certain nationalities (including: Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Czech, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Oman, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan and Ukraine) may not be able to obtain visa at a land border.

Please be aware that you will require 2 clean pages (minimum) in your passport and at least 6 months validity.