Brunei Darussalam
Capital · Bandar Seri Begawan
Tourist stay · Passport-specific; visa-free windows vary by nationality.
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BEFORE YOU GO
Rules depend on nationality, passport type, route and current policy. This quick-reference guide is not an immigration decision.
Examples are linked to government sources where available. Cambodia's official portal lists a one-month tourist visa and its ASEAN visa-exemption list; Malaysia's immigration site publishes its own nationality rules. Timor-Leste is included as ASEAN's current 11th member, but is intentionally excluded from the 2016 exemption sample because it joined in 2025; confirm its bilateral rules directly. Cambodia eVisa details ↗ Malaysia Immigration ↗ ASEAN: Timor-Leste's accession ↗
One region, one conversation
A shared visitor visa has been discussed as a way to help international travelers combine more of Southeast Asia in one trip.
Thailand’s regional-visa idea has been discussed with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. January 2026 reporting placed a unified visa on the ministers’ discussion agenda—not as an approved or launched travel document.
2026 agenda update (secondary reporting) Secondary background analysisNot an active travel document. January 2026 reporting describes an agenda item; ASEAN’s 2026–2030 tourism plan presents a common visa as a possible opportunity. Neither source announces a launch. Travelers should still follow each destination’s national entry rules.
Under discussion
Member-country alignment, border processes and visa policies would need agreement before any pilot could begin.
Eleven countries, countless ways to arrive
ASEAN welcomed Timor-Leste as its 11th member in October 2025. Open an official entry resource for each destination.
Capital · Bandar Seri Begawan
Tourist stay · Passport-specific; visa-free windows vary by nationality.
Brunei ImmigrationCapital · Phnom Penh
Tourist stay · Tourist visa: 30 days; some ASEAN passports are visa-exempt.
Cambodia eVisaCapital · Jakarta / Nusantara transition
Tourist stay · Visitor Visa: 30 days for eligible passports; confirm visa-free eligibility.
Indonesia eVisaCapital · Vientiane
Tourist stay · Visa-free and 30-day tourist visa options depend on nationality.
Lao eVisaCapital · Kuala Lumpur
Tourist stay · Stay length varies by nationality; check the official visa list.
Malaysia eVisaCapital · Naypyidaw
Tourist stay · Tourist eVisa is generally 28 days; confirm current entry conditions.
Myanmar eVisaCapital · Manila
Tourist stay · Visa-free stays for eligible passports are commonly up to 30 days.
Philippines eVisaCapital · Singapore
Tourist stay · Allowed stay is set on arrival; visa need depends on passport.
Singapore ICA entry guideCapital · Bangkok
Tourist stay · Visa-exempt and eVisa stays differ by nationality and current policy.
Thailand eVisaCapital · Hanoi
Tourist stay · Vietnam eVisa: up to 90 days; visa exemptions vary by passport.
Vietnam eVisaCapital · Dili
Tourist stay · Entry conditions are nationality- and route-specific; verify directly.
Timor-Leste Migration ServiceEntry windows differ. Stay allowances shown on each card describe general tourist options, not a promise of entry. Your passport, purpose, departure point and latest rules all matter.
ASEAN member list ↗Good to know before you go
Visa rules are personal. These basics help you know what to verify before you book.
Check a routeNo. ASEAN’s visa-exemption framework covers short visits, not the right to work or live in another member state. Employment generally needs the relevant work authorization and national permits. See ASEAN’s visa-exemption overview ↗
Many destinations ask visitors to hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival, but the exact rule depends on where you’re going and sometimes how long you’ll stay. Confirm the destination’s official entry guidance and your airline’s requirements. Example: Cambodia entry rules ↗
No active common tourist visa is identified in the current official ASEAN tourism materials. January 2026 reporting placed the idea on the ministers’ discussion agenda; that is not a launch or permission to travel. Apply each country's rules separately. Read the 2026 agenda report (secondary) ↗
No. The ASEAN framework sets a short-visit visa-exemption baseline of up to 14 days, while bilateral arrangements can grant longer stays. Check the destination’s immigration authority for your exact passport and trip length. Read the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption ↗
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