A central hub for tourist visa discussions for popular Asian destinations like Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Use this category for discussions about applying for various visitor visas across Asia.
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This category is for travelers seeking community advice on tourist visa applications for popular Asian countries. Visa policies in Asia are incredibly diverse—from Japan’s document-heavy application to South Korea’s K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) and Vietnam’s e-visa. This space is for sharing experiences on all of them.
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This is a multi-country, regional category. Unlike our other categories (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Schengen), which each cover a single visa system, “Asia Visas” is a collection of discussions for many different and unrelated visa policies.
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What should topics in this category generally contain?
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Japan: Discussions on the e-visa process, document requirements (like bank certificates and itineraries), and application center (VFS) experiences.
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South Korea: Discussions on applying for the K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) vs. a traditional tourist visa.
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China: Discussions on the application form, the need for an invitation letter or detailed itinerary, and booking appointments at the visa application service center.
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Thailand: Discussions on the e-visa application, visa-on-arrival (VOA) process, and visa exemption rules.
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Vietnam: Discussions on applying for the 90-day e-visa and the process at the port of entry.
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