Visa Requirements Quick Reference
Entry method, typical length of stay and the official source for 22 countries — in one table.
This table is a starting point for planning, not a substitute for checking your own passport against the destination's official immigration authority. Requirements change more often than most travellers expect, and several of the entries below have changed within the last two years.
| Country | Region | Entry for most visitors | Typical stay | How to arrange | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | North America | ESTA required for visa-waiver nationals | Up to 90 days | ESTA online (visa waiver) or B-2 visitor visa | U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Canada | North America | eTA required for visa-exempt air travellers | Up to 6 months | eTA online, or visitor visa | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| Mexico | North America | Visa-free for most Western passports | Up to 180 days | Visitor permit on arrival | Instituto Nacional de Migración |
| Peru | South America | Visa-free for most Western passports | Up to 90 days | Stamp on arrival | Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones |
| Brazil | South America | Visa-free or e-visa depending on nationality | Up to 90 days | Visa-free entry or e-visa | Polícia Federal / Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| United Kingdom | Europe | Visa-free for many nationalities, ETA phasing in | Up to 6 months | Visa-free, ETA, or Standard Visitor visa | UK Visas and Immigration |
| Schengen area (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, Slovenia) | Europe | Visa-free for many nationalities | 90 days in any 180-day period | Visa-free or Schengen short-stay visa | EU Immigration Portal / national embassies |
| Japan | Asia | Visa-exempt for around 70 countries | Up to 90 days | Landing permission on arrival | Immigration Services Agency of Japan |
| South Korea | Asia | Visa-free or K-ETA | Up to 90 days | K-ETA online, or visa | Korea Immigration Service |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | Visa-free for many passports, e-visa for others | 30 – 60 days | Visa exemption, visa on arrival, or e-visa | Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Immigration Bureau |
| Vietnam | Southeast Asia | E-visa for most nationalities | Up to 90 days (single or multiple entry) | E-visa online | Vietnam Immigration Department |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | Visa on arrival for many nationalities | 30 days, extendable once | e-VOA online or visa on arrival | Directorate General of Immigration |
| Cambodia | Southeast Asia | E-visa or visa on arrival | 30 days | E-visa online, or visa on arrival | Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Philippines | Southeast Asia | Visa-free for many passports | 30 days, extendable | Visa-free entry with onward ticket | Bureau of Immigration |
| India | South Asia | E-visa required for most nationalities | 30 days to 5 years depending on type | E-tourist visa online | Bureau of Immigration / Indian Visa Online |
| Nepal | South Asia | Visa on arrival for most nationalities | 15, 30 or 90 days | Visa on arrival or online pre-application | Department of Immigration Nepal |
| Australia | Oceania | ETA or eVisitor required | Up to 3 months | ETA / eVisitor online, or visitor visa | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
| New Zealand | Oceania | Visa-free plus NZeTA | Up to 3 months | NZeTA online or app | Immigration New Zealand |
| South Africa | Africa | Visa-free for many Western passports | Up to 90 days | Visitor visa on arrival | Department of Home Affairs |
| Morocco | Africa | Visa-free for many passports | Up to 90 days | Visa-free entry | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco |
| Chile | South America | Visa-free for many passports | Up to 90 days | Tourist card on arrival | Policía de Investigaciones de Chile |
| Argentina | South America | Visa-free for many passports | Up to 90 days | Visa-free entry | Dirección Nacional de Migraciones |
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Country notes
- United States: Apply for ESTA at least 72 hours before travel. Visa-exempt travellers without ESTA will not board.
- Canada: The eTA is tied to the passport used at application. US citizens are exempt from both.
- Mexico: The length of stay is decided by the immigration officer, not automatically granted. Keep the paper form.
- Peru: Ask for the full 90 days at the counter; shorter stamps are sometimes issued by default.
- Brazil: Requirements have changed several times in recent years — check shortly before booking.
- United Kingdom: The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation is being rolled out to visa-free nationalities; check whether it applies to you.
- Schengen area (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, Slovenia): The 90/180 rule counts across all Schengen countries combined. ETIAS is being phased in for visa-exempt travellers.
- Japan: Carry your passport at all times — it is a legal requirement, and checks do happen.
- South Korea: K-ETA, the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization, applies to many visa-free nationalities. Apply before departure.
- Thailand: Proof of onward travel and accommodation is sometimes requested at check-in, not just at immigration.
- Vietnam: The e-visa system is the standard route and is valid at international airports, land borders and seaports listed on the application.
- Indonesia: Applying for the electronic visa on arrival before flying saves a substantial queue at Jakarta, Bali and Surabaya.
- Cambodia: Use the official government portal — commercial sites charge several times the real fee for the same document.
- Philippines: You must show an onward or return ticket to board most flights to the Philippines.
- India: Apply on the official government e-visa site only. Agent sites are extremely widespread and often fraudulent.
- Nepal: The online pre-application saves significant time at Kathmandu airport. Bring USD cash and a passport photo.
- Australia: New Zealand citizens receive a special category visa on arrival. Everyone else needs a pre-arranged authority.
- New Zealand: The NZeTA is required for visa-waiver travellers including transit passengers, and collects a conservation levy.
- South Africa: Travelling with children requires additional unabridged birth certificate documentation — check the rules carefully.
- Morocco: Registration at a local police station may be required for longer stays in some accommodation types.
- Chile: Keep the paper tourist card — it must be surrendered on departure and losing it causes delays.
- Argentina: A reciprocity fee has applied to some nationalities at different times; check current requirements before flying.
Four rules that apply everywhere
- 01Check requirements for your specific passport, not for "most travellers". Nationality changes everything.
- 02Apply only through official government portals. Visa agent sites are widespread, legitimate-looking and often several times the real price.
- 03Most countries require a passport valid for at least six months beyond entry, and several require proof of onward travel.
- 04An electronic authorisation is not a guarantee of entry. The border officer makes the final decision.
Confirm everything with the official immigration authority of the country you are entering before you book.
