Westhill Consulting & Employment Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

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Westhill Consulting Employment Backpacker Visa
Guide to Southeast Asia
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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• As a backpacker in Southeast Asia crossing
  borders becomes a regular undertaking. Each
  country has a different rule of entry and some
  countries will require you to apply for a visa
  before you travel. As visa requirements often
  change, for travellers in South East Asia it can
  be difficult to plan things like budget and
  duration of travel. Here, weve done our best to
  compile the latest visa information in South East
  Asia to make it easier for you to plan your trip!
  Please be aware that information regarding visas
  is particularly vulnerable to change and make
  sure you check. if you have new knowledge of a
  change in border crossing information! If you
  have new information, blog it here.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Brunei Darussalam
• Nationals of most European countries (this
  includes 25 countries in the European Union),
  Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and New Zealand
  do not need to apply for a Tourist Visa for
  visits of up to 30 days.
• USA citizens can stay for up to 90 days.
• Citizens of Indonesia, Thailand, Canada, Japan,
  Switzerland and Norway will receive a 14 day
  entry.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Other nationalities need to apply for a visa in
  advance which takes 1-3 days to process. For
  single entry, the visa costs B20 or multiple
  entry B30. If you require a multiple entry visa
  for a period longer than three days the cost will
  be B50.
• 72 hour transit visas are also available for most
  nationalities provided that the traveller can
  show a ticket for an onward destination.
• Passports must be valid for up to 6 months before
  entering and the embassy recommends that you
  travel with at least two unused pages in your
  passport.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Cambodia
• Most nationalities can obtain a one month tourist
  Visa upon arrival which costs around 20.
• At land border crossings, notably the
  Thai/Cambodian border, the fee can be more
  expensive as the cost is paid in Thai baht and is
  sometimes rounded up considerably (currently 1200
  baht).
• You will need two passport photos to apply, or
  you will be charged extra (usually only 1-2).

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Visa extension Visa extensions can be obtained
  at Phnom Penh immigration office opposite the
  International Airport. Tourist visas can be
  extended one month (around US35). Some guest
  houses and travel agencies will also offer the
  service for a fee. For longer extensions ask for
  details at the Immigration Office.
• See Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  International Cooperation for further information
  and contact details.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• East Timor
• Nationals from most European countries,
  Australia, Canada and the USA do not need to
  arrange a visa in advance.
• Visas must be applied for in advance, as they are
  no longer granted on the land border.
• Passports must be valid for up to 6 months before
  entering.
• It is important to note that there are no
  currency exchange facilities at the airport or
  other border posts, so you will need to take cash
  before you travel.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Visa extension Visas can be extended for 30
  days, costing up to 45. You must have a valid
  reason for staying.
• Penalty for late departure Penalties range from
  70 150 US Dollars if the period does not
  exceed 30 days.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Indonesia
• For visa extensions, go to the Jakarta Indonesia
  immigration office.
• Nationals of Australia, Canada, USA, UK and most
  European countries are eligible for a 30 day visa
  upon entry, which costs around 25 USD (cost
  varies depending on point of entry). Payments can
  be made in US Dollars only.
• Please note the previous 10, 7-day visa is no
  longer available.
• You will need 2 passport photographs and your
  passport must be valid for up to 6 months before
  entering.

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Backpacker Visa Guide to Southeast Asia

• Vietnam
• Visas for entering Vietnam must be arranged in
  advance. You can do this at the Vietnamese
  embassies in whichever country you are in and
  some travel agencies also offer the service.
  Visas can also be obtained in advance via Vietnam
  Airlines online via www.vietnamvisaconsultant.com
• The service will email you a letter of approval
  before you travel which you must show to the
  airline before you board the plane. When you
  arrive at the airport then you must show the
  letter, pay a fee of 10 USD and receive your
  visa.
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