What you need before you fly
Arrival cards, electronic travel authorisations and e-visas: who needs them, what they cost, when to apply and the only official website for each. Updated 19 October 2026.
Arrival cards
- All Indonesia: arrival card and customs declaration
All Indonesia combines Indonesia's immigration, customs, health and quarantine arrival forms. It is free. When to submit and the official site.
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Most foreign visitors must complete Malaysia's MDAC online within 3 days before arrival. Who is exempt, the official link and a fake site warning.
- Philippines eTravel
eTravel is the Philippines' free online travel and health declaration, due within 72 hours of arrival. Who must register, exemptions and scam warnings.
- SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with electronic health declaration
Singapore's SG Arrival Card is free and must be submitted within 3 days before arrival. Who is exempt, the official links and ICA scam warnings.
- South Korea e-Arrival Card
Korea's e-Arrival Card is free and can be filed from 3 days before arrival. Who must file it, who is excluded and how it differs from K-ETA.
- Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC)
Taiwan has required the online Taiwan Arrival Card since 1 October 2025. It is free. Who must submit it, when, and the official TWAC site.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
The TDAC is Thailand's free online arrival card for all non-Thai visitors. Who needs it, when to submit it and the only official website.
- Visit Japan Web
Visit Japan Web lets you complete Japan's immigration and customs forms online before you fly. It is free. How it works and the official link.
Travel authorisations
- Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601)
Australia's ETA has no visa charge but a A$20 app service fee. Eligible passports, the 12-month validity, 3-month stays and how to apply.
- Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Canada's eTA costs CAN$7 and lasts up to five years. Who needs it when flying in, who is exempt, processing times and the official site.
- ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)
ETIAS is not yet running. It will cost €20, last 3 years and cover 30 European countries. Who will need it, who is exempt and the official site.
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Kenya's eTA costs US$30 for a standard single entry. Who needs it, the exempt countries under the 2025 rules, processing times and the official site.
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
An NZeTA costs NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy for most. Who needs it, 2-year validity and the official site.
- South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
K-ETA costs ₩10,000 and lasts 3 years. Who needs it, the temporary waiver for some nationals until 31 December 2026, and the official site.
- Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Sri Lanka's ETA is free for 40 countries from 25 May 2026. Fees for other nationals, the 30-day stay, validity and the official eta.gov.lk site.
- UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
A UK ETA costs £20 and lasts 2 years or until your passport expires. Who needs one, who is exempt, how to apply and how to avoid paying extra.
- US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
ESTA costs US$40.62 from 16 October 2026 and lasts two years. Who needs it under the Visa Waiver Program, when to apply and the official site.
E-visas
- Cambodia e-visa
Cambodia's tourist e-visa is issued at evisa.gov.kh and allows 30 days. When to apply, visa on arrival, the free e-Arrival card and what to avoid.
- Egypt e-Visa
Egypt's tourist e-Visa costs US$30 single entry or US$65 multiple entry. Who can apply, the 7-day rule, validity and the official portal.
- India e-Visa
India's e-Tourist visa costs US$25 for 30 days for most nationals from July to March. Fees, validity, the 4-day rule and the official site.
- Türkiye (Turkey) e-Visa
Many travellers can visit Türkiye visa-free, others use the e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr. Who needs it, conditions, the 90/180 rule and fees.
- Vietnam e-visa
Vietnam's e-visa costs US$25 single entry or US$50 multiple entry and allows up to 90 days. Who can apply, border gates and the official portal.
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