Asia Visa Applications

General Principles

Be consistent: All information must match across documents and passport.

Apply early: Allow 2+ weeks even for eVisas.

Have supporting documents: Hotel booking, flight itinerary, bank statement.

Vietnam eVisa (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn)

Processing: 3 business days. Apply 1 week ahead.

Required: Passport valid 6+ months, passport photo (white background), accommodation address.

Cambodia eVisa (evisa.gov.kh)

Processing: 3 days. Cost $30 + $6 fee.

Required: Same as Vietnam + hotel booking.

India eVisa (indianvisaonline.gov.in)

Processing: 3–5 days. Apply 30+ days ahead in peak season.

Common issue: Photo requirements very strict.

China Visa (embassy application)

Most complex. In-person submission required.

Required: Application form, photos, round-trip flights, hotel bookings, bank statement (3 months), travel insurance.

Processing: 4 business days.

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