Visa-free
Just show up with your passport and onward ticket.
- Apply via
- Nothing to apply for
- Processing
- Instant at the border
- Typical fee
- Usually free
ThailandNepalSri Lanka (for some)Fiji
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The four kinds of visa rules
Almost every answer you'll ever get falls into one of these four buckets. Knowing which one you're in tells you how far ahead to plan.
Visa on arrival
Nothing to file in advance — you pay and get stamped at the airport.
- Apply via
- Pay at the arrivals counter
- Processing
- 10–45 minutes in the queue
- Typical fee
- Free – USD 50
IndonesiaMaldivesCambodiaJordan
e-Visa
Apply online before you fly and travel with an approval letter.
- Apply via
- Online form before you fly
- Processing
- Minutes to 5 working days
- Typical fee
- USD 25 – 190
VietnamIndiaTurkeyUAE
Embassy visa
A full application with documents, and usually an in-person appointment.
- Apply via
- Full application + appointment
- Processing
- 2–8 weeks
- Typical fee
- USD 100 – 200 + service fees
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Processing times at a glance
Instant / same day
Nothing to file, or issued at the counter
- Nepal
- Thailand
- Maldives
- Indonesia (e-VOA)
Fast · 1–3 days
Online approval, usually within a couple of days
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey (if eligible)
- Vietnam
- India e-Visa
Standard · 3–10 days
Online or agent-filed, some document checks
- UAE
- Singapore
- Vietnam (multiple entry)
- Cambodia
Plan ahead · 2–8 weeks
Appointments, biometrics and interview slots
- Schengen Area
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
Common mistakes that delay travel
None of these are exotic. They're the six things that quietly cost people their trip dates every single week.
Passport validity
Most countries want six months of validity left from your arrival date — and some count from your return date. Renew early rather than gambling on it.
Forgetting the transit visa
A long layover can need its own visa even if you never leave the airport. Check every airport your ticket touches, not just the final one.
Residence vs nationality
Your rules come from the passport you travel on, but your residence permit can unlock easier routes. Mixing the two up is the most common rejection we see.
Photo specifications
Wrong background, wrong size, glasses, a smile — photo rejections quietly add a week to an application that was otherwise ready.
Proof of funds
Bank statements need to look steady, not topped up the day before. Consulates read the last three to six months, not just the closing balance.
Overstaying visa-free limits
Visa-free is not unlimited. Overstaying even by a day can mean a fine at the airport and a black mark on future applications.
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Visa rules change often. Please verify with the official destination country embassy or immigration website before booking. Skytrippa publishes this as general guidance, not legal advice.