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| Cambodia | ||||||||||
| PASSPORT VALIDITY | 6 months | |||||||||
| BLANK PASSPORT PAGES | One page is required per entry stamp; please note endorsement pages are not considered blank passport pages. | |||||||||
| TOURIST VISA REQUIRED | YES | |||||||||
| VACCINATIONS | None | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY | The import of local currency (Riel) is prohibited. When entering Cambodia foreign currency amounts over US $10,000 must be declared. | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT | The export of local currency (Riel) is prohibited. Foreign currency can be taken out of the country up to the limit declared at customs on arrival. | |||||||||
| Visas: 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. Tourists, diplomats, and business travelers may also obtain a Cambodian visa at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Cambodian immigration officials at airports now collect fingerprints upon entry using an inkless, electronic process. You will need a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Cambodia. |
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| All travelers - You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while
traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for
travel. Routine vaccines - Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, shingles and your yearly flu shot. Covid-19 - All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Hepatitis A - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Cambodia. Hepatitis B - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Cambodia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Cambodia. Malaria - Recommended that travelers going to certain areas of Cambodia take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Typhoid - Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
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| Laos | ||||||||||
| PASSPORT VALIDITY | Six months | |||||||||
| BLANK PASSPORT PAGES | 2 (endorsement pages are not considered blank) | |||||||||
| TOURIST VISA REQUIRED | YES | |||||||||
| VACCINATIONS | Not required. | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY | The import of local currency is not permitted. 2,500 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared. | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT | he export of local currency is not permitted. 2,500 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared. | |||||||||
| Passport must have at least six months validity remaining from
the date of entry and at least two blank visa pages. Tourist visas are required. Tourist visas on arrival are available at certain ports of entry, and generally permit a stay of 30 days. You can extend the visa up to an additional 60 days through the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. At certain ports of entry, you can use an eVisa. See laoevisa.gov.la for more information. |
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| All travelers - You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while
traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for
travel. Routine vaccines - Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, shingles and your yearly flu shot. Covid-19 - All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Hepatitis A - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Laos. Hepatitis B - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Laos. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Laos. Malaria - Recommended that travelers going to certain areas of Laos take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Typhoid - Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
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| Thailand | ||||||||||
| PASSPORT VALIDITY | 6 months from date of entry recommended | |||||||||
| BLANK PASSPORT PAGES | 1 page per stamp | |||||||||
| TOURIST VISA REQUIRED | No, if your stay is less than 30 days | |||||||||
| VACCINATIONS | Yellow fever may be required if arriving from certain countries with yellow fever | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY | None | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT | None | |||||||||
| U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days
do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry. |
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| All travelers - You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while
traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for
travel. Routine vaccines - Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, shingles and your yearly flu shot. Covid-19 - All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Cholera - There is no longer active cholera transmission and vaccine is not recommended. Hepatitis A - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Thailand. Hepatitis B - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Thailand. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Thailand Malaria - Recommended that travelers going to certain areas of Vietnam take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Typhoid - Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
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| Vietnam | ||||||||||
| PASSPORT VALIDITY | Must have six months’ validity remaining. | |||||||||
| BLANK PASSPORT PAGES | One visa page required for entry stamp. | |||||||||
| TOURIST VISA REQUIRED | YES | |||||||||
| VACCINATIONS | Not required. | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY | None. However, Vietnamese Dong in excess of VND 150,000,000 or foreign currency in excess of 5,000 U.S. dollars or equivalent must be declared. | |||||||||
| CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT | None. However, Vietnamese Dong in excess of VND 150,000,000 or foreign currency in excess of 5,000 U.S. dollars or equivalent must be declared. | |||||||||
| You must have a valid passport and a visa (or pre-approval for a
visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Your passport must be valid for six months
beyond your planned stay, and you must have at least one blank visa page (not
including the endorsement page). If you arrive in Vietnam without an
appropriate visa (which could be an e-visa) or pre-approval for a visa on
arrival, you will be denied entry. |
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| All travelers - You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while
traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for
travel. Routine vaccines - Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, shingles and your yearly flu shot. Covid-19 - All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Hepatitis A - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Vietnam. Hepatitis B - Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Vietnam. Malaria - Recommended that travelers going to certain areas of Vietnam take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Typhoid - Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas. |
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