Visa Requirements

Entry requirements for EU/Schengen passport holders across all 12 destinations. Always verify current rules before travel.

Important: Requirements listed are for EU/Schengen passport holders as of 2025. Rules change frequently — always check official embassy or government websites before departure.
🇦🇺 Australia ETA
Cost~€15
Max Stay90 days per visit
ExtensionNot extendable
How to ApplyAustralian ETA app (free app, processing fee applies)

Multiple entries within 12 months. Must apply before arrival. Processing usually instant.

🇰🇭 Cambodia VOA e-Visa
Cost€28 (VOA) / €36 (e-Visa)
Max Stay30 days
ExtensionExtendable 30 days at immigration office (~€40)
How to Applye-Visa via evisa.gov.kh (3 business days). VOA at airport with passport photo.

Bring a passport photo for VOA. e-Visa is smoother.

🇮🇩 Indonesia VOA
Cost€32
Max Stay30 days
ExtensionExtendable once for 30 more days (~€28 at immigration office)
How to ApplyPay at arrival counter (USD or card).

Free visa-free entry also available for 30 days BUT not extendable. VOA recommended for flexibility.

🇯🇵 Japan Visa-free
CostFree
Max Stay90 days
ExtensionNot extendable (leave and re-enter)
How to ApplyNo application needed. Passport stamped on arrival.

Among the easiest entries. Visit Japan Web (optional pre-registration for customs/immigration).

🇱🇦 Laos VOA
Cost€35–40
Max Stay30 days
ExtensionExtendable at immigration (€2/day)
How to ApplyAt airport or land border. Bring passport photo + USD cash.

Price varies by nationality (some pay $30, some $42).

🇲🇾 Malaysia Visa-free
CostFree
Max Stay90 days
ExtensionNot easily extendable (border run or apply for extension)
How to ApplyNo application needed. Passport stamped on arrival.

Very easy entry. MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) pre-registration recommended.

🇳🇿 New Zealand NZeTA
CostNZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL €28
Max StayUp to 90 days
ExtensionNot extendable
How to ApplyApply via NZeTA app (recommended) or Immigration NZ website. Allow 72 hours processing.

IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) is a separate charge on top of NZeTA fee. Valid for 2 years, multiple entries.

🇵🇭 Philippines Visa-free
CostFree
Max Stay30 days
ExtensionExtendable up to 36 months total at Bureau of Immigration (~€30-50 per extension)
How to ApplyNo application needed. Passport stamped on arrival.

Very generous extension policy. Return/onward ticket may be checked.

🇰🇷 South Korea Visa-free
CostFree
Max Stay90 days
ExtensionNot easily extendable
How to ApplyNo application needed currently (K-ETA waived). Check status before travel.

K-ETA requirement has been suspended/reinstated multiple times. Verify current status.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka ETA
Cost€45–50
Max Stay30 days
ExtensionExtendable to 90 days at Dept. of Immigration in Colombo (~€25)
How to ApplyApply online at eta.gov.lk before travel (24-48 hours processing).

Can also get at arrival but online recommended. Double-entry ETA available.

🇹🇭 Thailand Visa-free
CostFree
Max Stay60 days
ExtensionExtendable once for 30 more days at immigration office (€16)
How to ApplyNo application needed. Passport stamped on arrival.

60-day visa-free entry came into effect mid-2024 for many EU countries. Verify current duration.

🇻🇳 Vietnam e-Visa
Cost€23
Max Stay90 days (single or multiple entry)
ExtensionExtendable at immigration agencies
How to ApplyApply at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (3 business days).

Visa-free 45-day entry also available for many EU countries, but e-Visa gives 90 days.

Universal Tips

  • Always have 6+ months passport validity remaining from your date of entry
  • Carry 2 spare passport photos (for VOA countries and unexpected requirements)
  • Have return/onward tickets ready (airlines and immigration may check)
  • Keep digital and paper copies of all documents (passport, visas, tickets, insurance)
  • Download e-Visas/ETAs to your phone AND print them — some countries check paper copies
  • Check with airline before departure — they sometimes enforce rules stricter than immigration
  • Bring USD cash for VOA countries (crisp, new bills preferred; some won't accept damaged notes)
  • Allow processing time for e-Visas (3-5 business days typical, but can be longer during holidays)

Understanding Entry Types

Visa-Free Entry

No advance application needed. Simply arrive at the airport or border, present your passport, and receive an entry stamp. This is the easiest and cheapest option. Countries offering this: Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

You pay for a visa when you arrive at the airport or land border. Bring passport photos and USD cash. Processing takes 15-45 minutes depending on queues. Countries offering this: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos.

e-Visa / ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Apply online before travel. Processing takes 1-5 business days. You receive approval via email, which you print or save to your phone. More convenient than VOA (no queues), but requires advance planning. Countries requiring this: Australia, Cambodia (optional), New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam.

Extension Offices

If you need to extend your stay, here are the main immigration offices in popular cities:

  • Bangkok, Thailand: Immigration Bureau, Chaeng Watthana Government Complex (bring 2 photos, copies of passport, TM30 form from accommodation)
  • Bali, Indonesia: Immigration Office in Denpasar or Singaraja (use an agent to simplify the process; costs ~€50 total)
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Immigration Department on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St (or use a visa agent; much easier)
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Department of Immigration, Street 110 (straightforward process, bring passport photo)
  • Manila, Philippines: Bureau of Immigration main office in Intramuros (or any BI satellite office; very tourist-friendly)
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka: Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla (bring passport photos and proof of funds)

Pro tip: In most countries, using a visa agent costs €10-30 extra but saves hours of queuing and paperwork confusion. Ask your accommodation for recommendations.

Country-Specific Details

🇦🇺
Australia
Full Requirements

EU passport holders must apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) via the Australian ETA app (iOS/Android). Processing is usually instant. The ETA is valid for 12 months and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Cost: ~€15 processing fee.

Official Website

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au (search for "ETA app")

Pro Tips
  • Apply at least 48 hours before departure (though usually instant)
  • The app is free; the processing fee is charged within the app
  • Save the approval email — some airlines ask to see it
  • ETA is NOT extendable; you must leave after 90 days
🇰🇭
Cambodia
Full Requirements

Two options: (1) e-Visa online at evisa.gov.kh (€36, 3 business days), or (2) Visa on Arrival at airport/border (€28, bring 1 passport photo). Both give 30 days, extendable once for 30 more days at immigration office (~€40).

Official Website

evisa.gov.kh

Pro Tips
  • e-Visa is smoother (skip the VOA queue), but costs more
  • VOA is fine if you have a passport photo and USD cash
  • Avoid third-party visa sites (scams common); use official site only
  • Extensions are easy at Phnom Penh immigration office
🇮🇩
Indonesia
Full Requirements

Two options: (1) Free visa-free entry for 30 days (NOT extendable), or (2) Visa on Arrival for €32 (extendable once for 30 more days). If you might want to stay longer, get the VOA. Pay at airport counter with USD or card.

Official Website

imigrasi.go.id

Pro Tips
  • VOA is worth it for flexibility (extendable to 60 days total)
  • Free visa-free is fine if you're 100% sure you'll leave within 30 days
  • Use a visa agent in Bali for extensions (saves hours of hassle)
  • Bring passport photos for extension process
🇯🇵
Japan
Full Requirements

No visa needed. EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free on arrival. Simply present your passport at immigration and receive an entry stamp. One of the easiest entries in Asia.

Official Website

mofa.go.jp (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Pro Tips
  • Register on Visit Japan Web before arrival (optional but speeds up immigration)
  • Have return ticket ready (immigration may ask)
  • 90 days is NOT extendable; must leave and re-enter for a new stamp
  • Keep your landing card (small paper slip) — needed when you exit
🇱🇦
Laos
Full Requirements

Visa on Arrival at airport or land border. Cost: €35-40 (varies by nationality). Bring 1 passport photo and USD cash. Processing takes 15-30 minutes. Valid for 30 days, extendable at immigration office (€2/day).

Official Website

immigration.gov.la

Pro Tips
  • Have exact USD amount ready (change is rare)
  • Passport photo required (booths available at major borders if you forget)
  • Land borders can be slower than airports
  • Extensions are cheap (€2/day) but require a trip to immigration office
🇲🇾
Malaysia
Full Requirements

No visa needed. EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free on arrival. Simply present your passport at immigration. Very easy entry. Pre-register on MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) for faster processing.

Official Website

imi.gov.my

Pro Tips
  • Fill out MDAC online before arrival (saves time at immigration)
  • Extensions are difficult; most people do a border run to Thailand or Singapore
  • Have proof of onward travel ready (sometimes checked)
  • 90 days is one of the longest visa-free stays in the region
🇳🇿
New Zealand
Full Requirements

Apply for NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) via app (NZ$17) or website (NZ$23). Also pay IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) of ~€28. Total cost: ~€45. Valid for 2 years, multiple entries up to 90 days each. Processing: 72 hours.

Official Website

immigration.govt.nz (search for "NZeTA")

Pro Tips
  • Use the app (cheaper than website)
  • Apply at least 72 hours before departure
  • IVL is mandatory and separate from NZeTA fee
  • Save approval email — airlines check it
🇵🇭
Philippines
Full Requirements

No visa needed. EU passport holders get 30 days visa-free on arrival. Extendable up to 36 months total at Bureau of Immigration (~€30-50 per extension). Very generous extension policy. Return/onward ticket may be checked.

Official Website

immigration.gov.ph

Pro Tips
  • Have return/onward ticket ready (airlines strictly check this)
  • Extensions are easy at any BI office (bring passport photos)
  • First extension gives you 29 days; subsequent ones give 1-2 months
  • Digital nomads love the Philippines for easy long-term stays
🇰🇷
South Korea
Full Requirements

No visa needed currently. EU passport holders get 90 days visa-free on arrival. K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement has been suspended for many EU countries as of 2024. Verify current status before travel.

Official Website

k-eta.go.kr

Pro Tips
  • K-ETA status changes frequently; check official site before booking
  • If K-ETA is required, apply online (costs ~€9, instant approval)
  • Extensions are difficult; most people leave and re-enter
  • Have accommodation details ready at immigration
🇱🇰
Sri Lanka
Full Requirements

Apply for ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online at eta.gov.lk before travel. Cost: €45-50. Processing: 24-48 hours. Valid for 30 days, extendable to 90 days at Department of Immigration in Colombo (~€25). Can also get at arrival but online recommended.

Official Website

eta.gov.lk

Pro Tips
  • Apply online before travel (smoother than arrival visa)
  • Double-entry ETA available if you plan to visit Maldives/India mid-trip
  • Extensions require a trip to Colombo immigration office (bring photos)
  • Print your ETA approval — some airlines check paper copy
🇹🇭
Thailand
Full Requirements

No visa needed. EU passport holders get 60 days visa-free on arrival (extended from 30 days in mid-2024). Extendable once for 30 more days at immigration office (€16). Total possible stay: 90 days. One of the easiest and longest visa-free entries in Asia.

Official Website

immigration.go.th

Pro Tips
  • 60-day visa-free is recent (2024); verify it's still in effect
  • Extension is easy at any immigration office (bring 2 photos, TM30 form)
  • TM30 form is filed by your accommodation (ask them for a copy)
  • Digital nomads love Thailand for easy 90-day stays
🇻🇳
Vietnam
Full Requirements

Two options: (1) e-Visa online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn (€23, 90 days, single or multiple entry), or (2) Visa-free 45-day entry (available for many EU countries). e-Visa gives longer stay and is extendable at immigration agencies.

Official Website

evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

Pro Tips
  • e-Visa is worth it for 90 days vs. 45 days visa-free
  • Choose multiple-entry if you plan to visit Cambodia/Laos mid-trip
  • Use a visa agent for extensions (much easier than DIY)
  • Avoid third-party visa sites (scams common); use official site only