Visa on arrival: requirements, cash and common mistakes

Some countries grant a visa on arrival, but that doesn't mean it's automatic: there are usually requirements and payments.

Before you travel

What they usually ask for

A passport with enough validity, photos, proof of accommodation, an onward ticket and payment of the fee, sometimes only in cash or a specific currency.

Confirm on the official source

Conditions change. Check the government or consulate website before you travel, not only blogs or intermediary sites.

What to bring

Common mistakes

Arriving without cash in the requested currency, without an onward ticket or with a passport about to expire.

How to prepare

Print your supporting documents, carry cash in good-condition notes and check whether an e-visa option exists beforehand.

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