Visa on arrival sounds convenient but carries real downside: airline boarding risks, long queues, currency mismatches and sometimes higher fees. A pre-approved e-visa eliminates every one of these.
Why airlines prefer e-visas
Many carriers refuse boarding without proof of onward authorisation, even if the destination technically grants visa on arrival. An e-visa PDF clears check-in instantly.
When VoA still makes sense
A handful of countries (Maldives, Nepal) issue visas on arrival reliably and at low cost. For nearly every other destination, the e-visa is the safer choice.