Visa Guide: Vietnam, Bali & Sri Lanka for Indian Travellers

Visa requirements are often the most confusing part of planning Southeast Asian travel. Here's a straightforward comparison for India's three most-booked destinations.

Vietnam: e-Visa Required Indian travellers need a Vietnam e-Visa, applied for online before departure. Processing typically takes 3 working days, though Favourite The Holiday Makers recommends applying at least a week in advance during peak season. The e-Visa allows single entry and is valid for stays up to 30 days.

Bali (Indonesia): Visa on Arrival Indonesia offers Visa on Arrival for Indian passport holders, payable at the airport (approximately ₹2,500, subject to change) or pre-purchased online through Indonesia's official e-VOA portal to skip the airport queue. This visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days while in-country.

Sri Lanka: ETA Required Indian travellers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Sri Lanka, applied for online before departure. Approval is usually issued within 24 hours, making it the fastest of the three to arrange. The ETA permits a 30-day stay.

Which Is Easiest? Of the three, Sri Lanka's ETA is the quickest and simplest to obtain, followed by Bali's Visa on Arrival. Vietnam's e-Visa requires the most advance planning due to its 3-working-day processing window.

How Favourite The Holiday Makers Helps All three visa types are included as assisted services across our Vietnam, Bali and Sri Lanka packages — our team handles documentation guidance and, in most cases, manages the application process directly, so travellers only need to provide passport copies and photographs.