Tourists from Western countries including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa to join our tours to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan tours. Exceptions may apply.

Tourists from Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand can stay in China up to 30 days visa-free. This policy may be extended to American citizens in late 2026, but at the moment, US citizens do need a visa to visit under most circumstances.

Tourist Visa for China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka & India

Useful Links for Guests Travelling to Japan & China

Visit Japan Web – to perform arrival procedures (immigration, customs) and “tax-free shopping service” online.
You can fill out the Visit Japan Web arrival card as soon as you have your flight and hotel details, even months in advance. However, the QR code officially activates within 72 hours (3 days) before your arrival, with many users finding 1–2 days before departure to be the best time to ensure information is accurate. We advise you to wait till within 3 days of arrival to fill out the online form. The form can be updated if need be. Complete registration at least 6 hours before landing to ensure your QR code is active and accepted.
Based on our experience, you may be confused by the steps involved, but please be patient. The first hotel of your stay is required and this can be located on our website near the bottom of the tour itinerary. The hotel’s postal code, address and phone number can be quickly located by Googling. If you are stuck at any time, feel free to chat with us through the live chat app on our website.
China Arrival Card Online Portal – to submit your Entry Registration Form online (avoid third party platforms!)
You are advised to complete the arrival card online within 3 days (72 hours) prior to your arrival. This would save you time on clearing immigration and customs. However, if you cannot fill out the form beforehand, you can scan QR codes displayed at the airport on arrival or simply use the traditional paper form.

China

Effective February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders no longer need a visa to enter China when a visit is within 30 days. Australians and UK citizens enjoy the same visa-free treatment as Canadians do.

Read our China Arrival Card Scam Warning!

US Citizens going on our China tours will be provided detailed guidance on how to secure their China visa. This will happen either before or after the tour deposit is received. Should the visa application be rejected for whatever reason, the deposit will be returned after deducting a small fee to cover our credit card processing cost. If you like, you may learn about the visa application process before signing up with us.

Tibet Entry Permit

This is mandatory whether your entry to China is visa-free or not. Guests going to Tibet with Laurus Travel are NOT required to do anything about this. All the paperwork will be handled by our China office without your involvement. And there’s no extra charge for it.

Useful Links

Chinese Online Visa Application for USA

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar

Vietnam
E-Visa fee US$25

E-visa can be applied through Vietnamese government website (https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/)

Cambodia
E-Visa fee US$36

E-visa can be applied through Cambodian government website (https://www.evisa.gov.kh/). No letter of approval or invitation is required.

Cambodia Departure Card

The card given to you together with the Arrival Card should be kept until exit. Please ensure you won’t lose it.

Laos
E-Visa fee US$50

E-visa can be applied through Laos government website (https://laoevisa.gov.la/index). No letter of approval or invitation is required.

Myanmar
E-Visa fee US$50

You can and should arrange your Myanmar visa online prior to arrival. The secure website is hosted in Singapore for credit card payment processing. The e-visa is called Entry Visa Approval Letter, based on which an Immigration Pass will be issued to you on arrival. Please bring a passport type photo just in case.

India

Visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html or contact us for advice.

Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka

Up-to-date visa information will be provided when you are ready to sign up with us.