# UK Passport Visa Rules for Southeast Asia (2026)

> UK passport visa rules for Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, checked against GOV.UK on 15 Oct 2026, plus e-Visa and arrival options for the region.

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Last updated: 2026-10-15

Entry rules for UK, Australian and US passport holders, with a UK passport summary for Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia checked against GOV.UK on 15 October 2026.

**TL;DR:** on a full British citizen passport, Vietnam is visa-free for up to 45 days and Thailand is visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism only. Laos and Cambodia need a visa: an e-Visa or a visa on arrival, each for 30 days. All four ask for a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after arrival. Australian and US passports need a Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry, up to 90 days).

Jump to: [UK passport table](https://njoy.consulting/visa#uk-passport) [Comparison table](https://njoy.consulting/visa#visa-comparison) [Vietnam and Cambodia](https://njoy.consulting/visa#vietnam-cambodia) [What changed](https://njoy.consulting/visa#visa-changes) [FAQ](https://njoy.consulting/visa#visa-faq)

## UK passport visa rules: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

For a full British citizen passport, tourist travel. Each country name links to its GOV.UK entry requirements page.

| Country | Visa-free days or visa type | e-Visa or arrival options | Passport validity | Key note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Thailand](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements) | Visa-free for up to 30 days, tourism only (from 15 Sep 2026) | No visa needed for tourism. Business travel needs the correct visa before travel. Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival | At least 6 months after arrival; at least 1 blank page | Visa-exempt land-border entries are normally limited to 2 per calendar year. Proof of funds (THB 10,000 per person) and onward travel may be checked |
| [Laos](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements) | Visa required: 30-day tourist visa | Single-entry e-Visa (apply at least 5 days ahead) or visa on arrival at many entry points, including Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse airports | At least 6 months after arrival; at least 2 blank pages | Complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form within 3 days before arrival and departure at participating checkpoints. Tourist visas can be extended twice, up to 60 extra days in total |
| [Vietnam](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements) | Visa-free for up to 45 days, tourism or business | e-Visa for up to 90 days with multiple entries; e-Visas fix your entry and exit points | At least 6 months after arrival; at least 2 blank pages; no damage | Enter and exit on the same passport, and check the exit date stamped on arrival. Digital arrival card encouraged at Tan Son Nhat (SGN), not mandatory |
| [Cambodia](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements) | Visa required: 30-day tourist visa | e-Visa (apply at least 4 days ahead, also via the official app) or visa on arrival at airports and land borders, paid in US dollars with a photo | At least 6 months from arrival; undamaged and complete | Submit the free e-Arrival Card within 7 days before arriving by air at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville. Working needs a business visa and a work permit |

Source: GOV.UK foreign travel advice entry requirements for [Thailand](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements), [Laos](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements), [Vietnam](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements) and [Cambodia](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements). **Checked 15 Oct 2026.** The destination country sets and enforces entry rules, so confirm with its embassy if your trip is unusual.

## Southeast Asia visa comparison for UK, US and Australian passports

Tourist entry at a glance. Each row links to the country card below and to the official portal. "Last verified" is the date each country was last checked against official sources.

| Country | UK | US | Australia | Max tourist stay | Cost | Arrival form | Official portal | Last verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [**Vietnam**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#vietnam) | Visa-free (45 days) | e-Visa | e-Visa | 45 days visa-free (UK); up to 90 days on an e-Visa | Free (UK) or e-Visa USD 25 single / USD 50 multiple entry | Digital arrival card encouraged, not mandatory | [evisa.gov.vn](https://evisa.gov.vn/) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| [**Cambodia**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#cambodia) | e-Visa or VoA | e-Visa or VoA | e-Visa or VoA | 30 days | e-Visa USD 30; VoA paid in US dollars on arrival | Cambodia e-Arrival Card (free) | [evisa.gov.kh](https://www.evisa.gov.kh/) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| [**Thailand**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#thailand) | Visa-free | Visa-free | Visa-free | 30 days (tourism only) | Free | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | [thaievisa.go.th](https://www.thaievisa.go.th/) | 8 Oct 2026 |
| [**Laos**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#laos) | VoA or e-Visa | VoA or e-Visa | VoA or e-Visa | 30 days | Check official portal | Lao Digital Immigration Form at participating checkpoints | [laoevisa.gov.la](https://laoevisa.gov.la/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Indonesia**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#indonesia) | VoA or e-VoA | VoA or e-VoA | VoA or e-VoA | 30 days, extendable once | IDR 500,000 | All Indonesia declaration | [molina.imigrasi.go.id](https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Malaysia**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#malaysia) | Visa-free | Visa-free | Visa-free | 90 days | Free | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card | [imi.gov.my](https://www.imi.gov.my/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Singapore**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#singapore) | Visa-free | Visa-free | Visa-free | Decided at entry (30 to 90 days for UK) | Free | SG Arrival Card | [ica.gov.sg](https://www.ica.gov.sg/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Philippines**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#philippines) | Visa-free | Visa-free | Visa-free | 30 days | Free | eTravel registration | [immigration.gov.ph](https://immigration.gov.ph/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Myanmar**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#myanmar) | e-Visa | e-Visa | e-Visa | 28 days | USD 50 | Check current travel advisories first | [evisa.moip.gov.mm](https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/) | 4 Oct 2026 |
| [**Timor-Leste**](https://njoy.consulting/visa#timor-leste) | VoA | VoA | VoA | 30 days | USD 30 | None listed | [migracao.gov.tl](https://migracao.gov.tl/) | 4 Oct 2026 |

VoA = visa on arrival. Fees are the official government fees; private agents charge more. Rules change without notice, so confirm with the official portal before you travel.

## Vietnam and Cambodia visa requirements

As of 8 October 2026, checked against the official e-Visa portals and UK and Australian government travel advice.

| Passport | Vietnam | Cambodia | Official visa fees for one entry to each |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism or business. Use an e-Visa for longer or multiple-entry stays (up to 90 days). | Visa required: tourist e-Visa (USD 30) or visa on arrival. Both allow 30 days. | USD 30 (Cambodia e-Visa only) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | e-Visa required (no visa on arrival for Australian passports). Up to 90 days; USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry. | Visa required: tourist e-Visa (USD 30) or visa on arrival. Both allow 30 days. | USD 55 (Vietnam single-entry e-Visa plus Cambodia e-Visa) |
| 🇺🇸 USA | e-Visa required. Up to 90 days; USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry. | Visa required: tourist e-Visa (USD 30) or visa on arrival. Both allow 30 days. | USD 55 (Vietnam single-entry e-Visa plus Cambodia e-Visa) |

**Cambodia update, 3 October 2026:** Cambodian embassies and consulates abroad have stopped issuing visa stickers in passports. Visas arranged before travel now go through the official e-Visa portal. Visa on arrival has not been withdrawn: UK government advice still lists it at airports and land border crossings. [Details in the Cambodia card](https://njoy.consulting/visa#cambodia).

### Crossing overland between Vietnam and Cambodia

A Vietnam e-Visa only works at the entry and exit points you choose when you apply, so select the land border gate you will actually use ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements)). On the Cambodian side, UK advice says visas on arrival are available at land border crossings as well as airports, paid in US dollars with a photo ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements)).

Going Vietnam, then Cambodia, then back to Vietnam? A single-entry e-Visa ends when you leave, so Australian and US travellers should apply for a multiple-entry e-Visa (USD 50). UK travellers using the exemption get a new entry stamp each time; check the exit date stamped in your passport before leaving the border post (UK FCDO).

### Arrival forms checklist

- **Cambodia e-Arrival Card:** free. Submit it within 7 days before arriving by air at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements), [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/cambodia)). The official e-Visa portal says every traveller should complete it, even with a visa.
- **Vietnam digital arrival card:** encouraged, not mandatory, for arrivals at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) since 15 April 2026 ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements)). Smartraveller also mentions Hanoi and Phu Quoc airports and a 72-hour window ([Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam)).
- **Vietnam health declaration:** UK advice says travellers may be asked for one, which may include proof of vaccinations.

More on digital arrival cards: [Thailand's THIM and TDAC](https://njoy.consulting/articles/thailand-thim-digital-arrival-tourism-businesses) and [digital arrival cards by destination](https://njoy.consulting/articles/digital-arrival-cards-destinations-nepal).

### Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Laos adds a visa on arrival or single-entry e-Visa for UK, Australian and US passports, with a 30-day stay. Check the fee on the [official Laos e-Visa portal](https://laoevisa.gov.la/). At participating checkpoints, complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form within 3 days before arrival and departure. See the [Laos card](https://njoy.consulting/visa#laos).

### Thailand and Cambodia

As of 8 October 2026, land border crossings between Cambodia and Thailand remain suspended, and the UK advises against all but essential travel within 20km of the border ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia), [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/cambodia)). Plan to fly between the two. Thailand is visa-free for 30 days for UK, Australian and US tourists, with a TDAC for every arrival; Cambodia needs an e-Visa or visa on arrival.

[Vietnam official e-Visa (evisa.gov.vn)](https://evisa.gov.vn/) [Cambodia official e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh)](https://www.evisa.gov.kh/)

Official portals end in .gov.vn and .gov.kh. Lookalike sites with other domains are private agents that add their own fees. Sources for fees: [Cambodia e-Visa fee table](https://www.evisa.gov.kh/information/visa_type/4) and Vietnam's [Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC](https://congbao.chinhphu.vn/van-ban/thong-tu-so-28-2026-tt-btc-469231.htm) (in force from 1 April 2026).

## Read this first

Rules change. Use official portals for the final call, not third-party visa sellers.

### Disclaimer

Visa requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official embassy or foreign ministry website before travel. This page was last reviewed on **8 October 2026** for Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand, and on **4 October 2026** for the other countries. NJoy Consulting accepts no liability for changes made after this date.

### October 2026 review

No newer visa-policy change was identified in the 4 October source check. Thailand's **30-day** visa exemption, introduced on 15 September 2026, remains current for UK, Australian and US tourists (tourism only; normally two visa-exempt entries per calendar year). A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is still required. This review also adds or clarifies the current arrival forms for Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

[UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements) [TAT News](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september/)

## Visa rules for UK, Australian and US passports

Each card covers entry type, stay length, cost and links to official government sources.

### Cambodia

**Update, as of 8 October 2026:** from 3 October 2026, Cambodian embassies and consulates abroad no longer issue visa stickers in passports. The notice, published by the Royal Cambodian Honorary Consulate in Osaka under a directive from Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, asks applicants to use the official e-Visa portal, evisa.gov.kh, and allows about 5 to 7 working days. This changes how visas are issued before travel. It does not end visa on arrival: UK government advice still lists visas on arrival at airports and land border crossings, and Australia's Smartraveller still lists a tourist visa on arrival. [Consulate notice](https://www.cambodia-osaka.com/news/archives/9326/) | [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements)

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | e-Visa / VoA | 30 days | USD 30 (e-Visa) | Apply for the e-Visa at least 4 days ahead. Complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before an air arrival. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | e-Visa / VoA | 30 days | USD 30 (e-Visa) | Same process. The e-Arrival Card is required for air arrivals at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | e-Visa / VoA | 30 days | USD 30 (e-Visa) | Both visa options are available. Complete the free e-Arrival Card before an air arrival. |

[Official e-Visa](https://www.evisa.gov.kh/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/cambodia) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html)

The e-Visa fee is USD 30 on the [official fee table](https://www.evisa.gov.kh/information/visa_type/4) (no separate processing charge since 1 January 2025). Visa on arrival is paid in US dollars; confirm the current amount with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia. Tourist visas can be extended once in Cambodia ([Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/cambodia)). Land borders with Thailand are suspended. **Last verified: 8 October 2026.** Planning a stay? See the NJoy [Kampot travel guide](https://njoy.consulting/articles/kampot-cambodia-travel-guide) and [Siem Reap hotel guide](https://njoy.consulting/articles/seo-for-hotels-siem-reap).

### Vietnam

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-Free / e-Visa | 45 / 90 days | Free / USD 25-50 | Visa-free for up to 45 days; use an e-Visa for longer or multiple-entry stays. SGN passengers are encouraged to submit the digital arrival card. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | e-Visa | 90 days | USD 25-50 | Single-entry e-Visa is USD 25; multiple-entry is USD 50. Check the selected entry and exit points carefully. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | e-Visa | 90 days | USD 25-50 | Single-entry e-Visa is USD 25; multiple-entry is USD 50. Check the selected entry and exit points carefully. |

[Official e-Visa](https://evisa.gov.vn/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html)

e-Visa fees (USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry up to 90 days) are set by [Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC](https://congbao.chinhphu.vn/van-ban/thong-tu-so-28-2026-tt-btc-469231.htm). Australian passports cannot get a visa on arrival ([Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam)). There are no automatic extensions: any extension is decided by Vietnam's Immigration Department and must be requested before your permitted stay ends. **Last verified: 8 October 2026.** Planning a stay? See the NJoy [Da Nang guide](https://njoy.consulting/articles/da-nang-digital-nomad-guide) and [Hoi An hotel guide](https://njoy.consulting/articles/seo-for-hotels-hoi-an).

### Thailand

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | From 15 Sep 2026: visa exemption is 30 days for tourism (was 60). Usually max 2 visa-exempt entries/year. TDAC required. TR e-Visa available for 60 days. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | Same as UK from 15 Sep 2026. Check Smartraveller + Thai embassy before travel. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | Same as UK from 15 Sep 2026. Confirm with Royal Thai Embassy / Immigration Bureau. |

[Thailand e-Visa](https://www.thaievisa.go.th/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/thailand) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html)

On 15 September 2026 Thailand replaced its 60-day visa exemption with a 30-day exemption for tourism for 60 countries and territories, including the UK, Australia and the US ([TAT News](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september/), citing Ministry of Interior announcements in the Royal Gazette of 31 August 2026). Visa-exempt entry does not cover business travel, and the TDAC can be submitted within 3 days before arrival ([UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements)). **Last verified: 8 October 2026.** Related: [Thailand's THIM app](https://njoy.consulting/articles/thailand-thim-digital-arrival-tourism-businesses).

### Indonesia (Bali)

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | VoA / e-VoA | 30 days | IDR 500,000 | Single entry; extendable once for 30 days. Complete the free All Indonesia declaration within 72 hours before arrival. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | VoA / e-VoA | 30 days | IDR 500,000 | Single entry; extendable once for 30 days. Complete the free All Indonesia declaration within 72 hours before arrival. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | VoA / e-VoA | 30 days | IDR 500,000 | Single entry; extendable once for 30 days. Complete the free All Indonesia declaration within 72 hours before arrival. |

[Indonesia e-Visa](https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/indonesia) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Laos

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | VoA / e-Visa | 30 days | Check portal | Single-entry e-Visa or VoA. At participating checkpoints, complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form within 3 days before arrival and departure. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | VoA / e-Visa | 30 days | Check portal | Same process. Tourist visas can be extended twice in Laos, for up to 60 additional days in total. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | VoA / e-Visa | 30 days | Check portal | Same process. Confirm that your arrival checkpoint accepts the visa type you choose. |

[Laos e-Visa](https://laoevisa.gov.la/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/laos) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Laos.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Myanmar

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | e-Visa | 28 days | USD 50 | e-Visa required. Apply at evisa.moip.gov.mm. Check FCDO travel warnings before travel. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | e-Visa | 28 days | USD 50 | Same process. Smartraveller advises reconsider travel. Check current advice. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | e-Visa | 28 days | USD 50 | US State Dept advises Do Not Travel. Verify before booking. |

**Travel advisory:** Myanmar has active advisories from the UK, Australia and USA due to ongoing political instability. Check your government's latest advice before booking.

[Myanmar e-Visa](https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/myanmar) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burma.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Singapore

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-Free | 30-90 days | Free | Stay is decided at entry and shown on the electronic Visit Pass. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | At entry | Free | Permitted stay is shown on the electronic Visit Pass. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Visa-Free | At entry | Free | Permitted stay is shown on the electronic Visit Pass. Submit the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. |

[ICA Singapore](https://www.ica.gov.sg/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/singapore) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Singapore.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Malaysia

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-Free | 90 days | Free | Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before travel unless exempt. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 90 days | Free | Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before travel unless exempt. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Visa-Free | 90 days | Free | Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before travel unless exempt. |

[Malaysia Immigration](https://www.imi.gov.my/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malaysia.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Philippines

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | Register free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival and keep the QR code. Onward or return travel is normally required. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | Register free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival and keep the QR code. Extensions are available in-country. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Visa-Free | 30 days | Free | Register free on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival and keep the QR code. Onward or return travel is normally required. |

[Philippines Immigration](https://immigration.gov.ph/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/philippines) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

### Timor-Leste

| Passport | Entry Type | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 UK | VoA | 30 days | USD 30 | Visa on arrival at Dili airport and Batugade land border. Extendable. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | VoA | 30 days | USD 30 | Same process. Australian embassy in Dili for longer stay visas. |
| 🇺🇸 USA | VoA | 30 days | USD 30 | VoA available. No e-Visa option currently available. |

[Timor-Leste Immigration](https://migracao.gov.tl/) [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/timor-leste/entry-requirements) [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/timor-leste) [US State Dept](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Timor-Leste.html)

**Last verified: 4 October 2026.**

## Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions travellers ask most, plus extensions, insurance, e-Visa timing and passport validity.

### Do I need a visa for Vietnam and Cambodia from the UK?

For Vietnam, no: UK passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism or business. For Cambodia, yes: get the USD 30 tourist e-Visa from evisa.gov.kh at least 4 days ahead, or a visa on arrival. Both Cambodia options allow 30 days. This is correct as of 8 October 2026.

### Can I cross from Vietnam to Cambodia overland on an e-Visa?

Yes, as long as your Vietnam e-Visa lists the land border gate you use, because e-Visas are restricted to the entry and exit points chosen when you apply. On the Cambodian side, UK FCDO advice says visas on arrival are available at land border crossings. If you plan to return to Vietnam, Australian and US travellers need a multiple-entry e-Visa.

### How much does a Southeast Asia visa cost for 40 days?

It depends on where you spend the 40 days. A UK passport covers 40 days in Vietnam visa-free at no cost. Splitting 40 days between Vietnam and Cambodia costs USD 30 in official fees on a UK passport (the Cambodia e-Visa), or USD 55 on an Australian or US passport (a USD 25 single-entry Vietnam e-Visa plus the Cambodia e-Visa). Thailand's visa exemption is 30 days, so 40 days in Thailand alone needs a visa such as the TR e-Visa. Official portals avoid agent mark-ups.

### Which Southeast Asian countries are visa-free for UK citizens?

As of the dates on this page: Vietnam (up to 45 days), Thailand (up to 30 days for tourism), Malaysia (90 days), Singapore (stay decided at entry, usually 30 to 90 days) and the Philippines (30 days). Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar and Timor-Leste need a visa, e-Visa or visa on arrival.

### Do I need a work visa to work remotely in Southeast Asia short term?

There is no single regional rule, and visa-free or tourist entry is meant for tourism. UK FCDO advice says Thailand's visa exemption covers tourism only, not business activities, and that working in Cambodia needs a business visa and a work permit. Check the destination's immigration authority before you work there, even for a foreign employer.

### Is gov.uk the official source for Southeast Asia visas?

GOV.UK travel advice is the UK government's summary of each country's entry rules and a reliable starting point, but the destination country sets and enforces them. Apply only through the destination's official portals, such as evisa.gov.vn for Vietnam and evisa.gov.kh for Cambodia, and confirm anything unclear with that country's embassy.

### Can I extend a visa-on-arrival?

It depends on the country. In Thailand, eligible visitors can apply for an extension through the Thai immigration authorities. Cambodia allows extensions through licensed agents or immigration. Vietnam has no automatic extensions: any extension is decided by its Immigration Department and must be requested before your permitted stay ends, and an e-Visa obtained while in Vietnam only starts after you exit and re-enter. Always check current rules.

### Do I need travel insurance?

Most countries here do not legally require it for entry, but it is strongly recommended. Medical costs and evacuation from remote areas can be expensive. Some long-stay visas may require proof of insurance.

### How early should I apply for an e-Visa?

GOV.UK advises applying for a Cambodia e-Visa at least 4 days ahead and a Laos e-Visa at least 5 days ahead. Applying at least 7 days before travel leaves a margin for Vietnam and Cambodia. Use only the official government portals linked above, not third-party paid services.

### What about the six-month passport rule?

Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia all require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive, according to GOV.UK (checked 15 Oct 2026). Laos and Vietnam also need 2 blank pages and Thailand 1. Check other countries before you travel, and renew early if expiry is within 12 months.

## What changed

A dated log of rule changes and reviews on this page.

- **8 October 2026:** Re-checked Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand against official sources. Added the comparison table, the Vietnam and Cambodia section and more FAQs. Corrected the Vietnam extension answer: Vietnam has no automatic extensions, but its Immigration Department can extend a stay if you apply before it ends. Clarified that USD 30 is the Cambodia e-Visa fee.
- **3 October 2026:** Cambodian embassies and consulates abroad stopped issuing visa stickers; pre-arranged visas move to the official e-Visa portal. Visa on arrival continues ([consulate notice](https://www.cambodia-osaka.com/news/archives/9326/), [UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements)).
- **4 October 2026:** Source check found no newer visa-policy change. Arrival-form guidance refreshed for Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
- **15 September 2026:** Thailand's 30-day visa exemption for tourism replaced the 60-day exemption for UK, Australian and US passports ([TAT News](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/09/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september/)).

## Where this information comes from

Last reviewed **8 October 2026** for Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand, and **4 October 2026** for other countries. Requirements change. Always verify before travel.

### Official portals

e-Visa and immigration sites for Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, plus ICA and national immigration pages.

### Government advice

[UK FCDO](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice), [Australia Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/) and [US State Department](https://travel.state.gov/) country pages.

### October 2026 check

No newer visa-policy change was found on 4 October. The September Thailand revision remains current. Arrival-form guidance was refreshed for Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines; Indonesia's VoA remains IDR 500,000.

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