Obtaining visas while travelling

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I am planning a trip abroad for next year- leaving the UK (I am a British Citizen), and flying to India in around March/ April. My plan is to fly to Delhi/ Mumbai (or wherever I can find the cheapest flights to), and then travel around India for a couple of months or so. After that, I plan to head East, probably through a few of Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Laos & Vietnam, though I haven't decided an actual route or planned how long to spend in each country.

Having had a look on the UK Government's website about travel to a few of these countries, it looks like I will need to obtain a visa (e-TV), valid for two months, prior to travelling to India, apparently visas are available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and at some land borders in Nepal, while it is advised that you arrange your travel to Bhutan well in advance and that you must arrange your visit through an authorised travel agent.

So, my question for any seasoned travellers out there is: is it best to plan your whole trip well in advance (dates you'll be leaving one country for the next, points of exit/ entry, etc), or is it straightforward enough to obtain the required visas from embassies in whichever country you are currently travelling through?

If it is straightforward enough to obtain visas while travelling, how long prior to travelling should I visit the embassy for the destination country to leave enough time to obtain the visa?






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Can I apply for a visa while visiting another country?

If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa application centre (VAC).

Is it always necessary to obtain a visa when Travelling?

Visas are necessary if you'd like to travel to a country that does not have a visa policy in place with your home country. Many countries have visa policies and agreements that allow their citizens to travel freely between them without the need for a visa.

What is the easiest country to get a visa for?

Mexico. Over 1 million Americans can't be wrong! Mexico is the easiest and lowest cost residency visa period. Mexico also the most popular country with about 10 times more visas issued to US citizens than any other.

Which country gives visitor visa easily?

Finland. The Northern European country of Finland, despite the high number of visa applications it receives annually, remains an easy Schengen country to get a visa from. Rejecting only 1.7% of the applications its consulates abroad received, you have high chances to get a Schengen Visa to Finland.



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