Asian visas
How do I obtain an Asian visa?
The information in the table below is relevant for UK citizens. The table shows whether Asian visas are required for short term visits, via vehicle (not via airport), to Asian countries.
You may also find it useful to refer to our other information on driving abroad.
| Country | Visa Required | Cost | Time to obtain Visa |
| Afghanistan | Yes, from diplomatic mission | £200 | same day |
| Armenia | No, for up to 180 days | – | |
| Azerbaijan | Yes, online eVisa Also register with authorities (police) if staying longer than 15 days | $20 | 3 days |
| Bahrain | Yes, on arrival OR online | £60 | 5 days |
| Bangladesh | Yes, on arrival OR from diplomatic mission | $50 | 14 days |
| Bhutan | Yes, though tour operator only. Can only enter via Phuntsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar if coming by land. | $40 + $200 per day | 5 days |
| Brunei | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Cambodia | Yes, on arrival OR online. If online, can only enter via – Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province) (from Thailand); Poipet (Banteay Meanchey Province) (from Thailand); Bavet (Svay Rieng Province) (from Vietnam); Trapeang Kriel (Stung Treng Province) (from Laos). | $30 | 3 days |
| China | Yes, from diplomatic mission | £150 | 7 days |
| Cyprus | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Georgia | No, for up to 1 year | – | |
| India | Yes, online OR from diplomatic mission | £50 | 30 days |
| Indonesia | Yes on arrival | 500,000 rupiah [£27] | |
| Iran | Yes, though tour operator only. | £129 | 2 months |
| Iraq | Yes, on arrival | £50 | |
| Israel | No, for up to 3 months. Restrictions at most land borders. Enter/exit via: Sheikh Hussein/North Border to Jordan Taba to Sinai and Egypt | – | |
| Japan | No, for up to 6 months | – | |
| Jordan | Yes, on arrival | 40 dinars [£45] entry + 10 dinars exit | |
| Kazakhstan | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Kuwait | Yes, on arrival or online | £129 | |
| Kyrgyzstan | No, for up to 60 days | – | |
| Laos | Yes, on arrival OR online | $35 | |
| Lebanon | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Malaysia | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Maldives | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Mongolia | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Myanmar | Yes, online. Only enter via: Tachileik Land Border Checkpoint Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint | $50 | 3 days |
| Nepal | Yes, on arrival. Only enter via: Birganj (India border) Bheemdatta (India border) Dhangadhi (India border) Nepalgunj (India border) Kakarbhitta (India border) Kodari (China side: Zhangmu Port, currently available for cargo transaction only) Siddharthanagar (India border) | $50 | |
| North Korea | Yes, from diplomatic mission through tour operator only. | €60 | |
| Oman | No, for up to 14 days | – | |
| Pakistan | Yes, online | $60 | 10 days |
| Palestine | Entry to Palestinian Territories is controlled by Israeli authorities | – | |
| Philippines | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Qatar | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Russia | Yes, apply in person only | €75 | 2 – 12 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes, online | £95 | 5 – 14 days |
| Singapore | No. Vehicle entry permit may be required | – | |
| South Korea | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Sri Lanka | Yes, online | £50 | 5 days |
| Syria | Yes, via a tour operator and from diplomatic mission | $140 | 14 days |
| Taiwan | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Tajikistan | Yes, online | $50 | 5 days |
| Thailand | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Timor-Leste | Yes, on arrival. For entry via Indonesia (West Timor) land border crossing at Atambua/Batugade – apply in Kupang in advance | $30 | |
| Turkey | No, for up to 90 days | – | |
| Turkmenistan | Yes, via tour operator OR agency | £125 + $150 for vehicle | 7 days |
| United Arab Emirates | No, for up to 40 days | – | |
| Uzbekistan | No, for up to 30 days | – | |
| Vietnam | No, for up to 15 days. For longer, online | – | |
| Yemen | Yes, from diplomatic mission | £30 | 14 days |