How to get visas for Cambodia and Laos?
I am a Pakistani national and I have valid tourist visas for Thailand and Malaysia. I am also planning to visit Cambodia and Laos, but neither country has an embassy or consulate in my country.
I am not sure if I need visas and, if I do, whether I can apply online for both Cambodia and Laos.
My travel agent says I don't need a visa for Cambodia, but I want to be sure that is correct.
Best Answer
I emailed the Cambodian e-visa service to ask if Pakistani citizens are eligible for e-visa. This is what I received in reply:
Dear sir/madam,
We would like to inform you that E-visa is available for any nationalities. If you want to apply for an e-visa, please go to www.evisa.gov.kh for more information relating to the entry port and the required documents.
Thank you
So I guess Pakistani citizens can now apply for e-visa for Cambodia.
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How can I get visa for Laos?
There are three ways you can apply for a Laos visa, depending on your nationality:Can you get a visa on arrival in Laos?
An approved visa on arrival for Laos is granted as a single entry travel document that allows eligible citizens to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. However, obtaining a visa on arrival often involves a lengthy application process at a border checkpoint.Do you need a visa to get into Laos?
A visa is required in order to enter Laos. Fines will be imposed on U.S. citizens who overstay their expired visas. A valid passport is also required to get into the country.How do I get a tourist visa for Cambodia?
You will need a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers on-line visa processing. You may also apply in person at the Cambodian Embassy located at 4530 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, tel.Cambodia Sticker Visa only 2 hours | Laos Visa | How to Apply Visa | Visa Requirements |
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Answer 2
I have visited Cambodia three times and Laos five times in last 15 years on a Pakistani passport. A visa was available on arrival when I first visited in 2002 and 2006, while later it became compulsory to obtain it beforehand. I have twice obtained my visas in Bangkok and once in KL.
Answer 3
Cambodian e-visa was not available to Pakistan passport holders for the last few years but it seems that Pakistanis are now allowed to apply for one. You may want to inquire directly from the official website of the Cambodian e-visa.
Cambodian visa regime and its application is rather erratic. To be on the safe side you should apply at Cambodian embassy in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, depending on your itinerary, and obtain a sticker visa before flying to Cambodia (As a Pakistan passport holder you can only enter Cambodia by air - no land border crossings allowed).
As for Laos, there is no e-visa as far as I know. Apply at the Laotian embassy in BKK or KUL.
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