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Cambodia visa: Requirements and application procedure

Updated: November 7, 2022

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Cambodia visa requirements are clear and easy to understand. Cambodia has an excellent Visa on Arrival policy offering Visa on Arrival for almost all nationalities in the world. Only 10 nationalities need to arrange a pre-approved visa for Cambodia from the consulate.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ARTICLE
You will learn everything about Cambodia visa requirements, visa types, application procedure, documentation required, visa fee and entry/exit formalities at the airport or land border.

There are 4 different visa options to enter Cambodia.

  • Visa EXEMPT: 9 nationalities from ASEAN are visa EXEMPT for stays from 14 days to 30 days
  • eVisa: Most nationalities can obtain eVisa for stays up to 30 days
  • Visa ON ARRIVAL: Most nationalities can obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL for stays up to 30 days
  • Visa REQUIRED: 10 nationalities are required to obtain a pre-arranged visa from the consulate prior to arrival

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CAMBODIA VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY

Cambodia Visa Requirements by Nationality
Cambodia Visa Requirements by Nationality

Minimum passport validity required to enter Cambodia

  • 6-months

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Visa EXEMPT passport holders

30-day entry

  1. Indonesia
  2. Laos
  3. Malaysia
  4. Philippines
  5. Singapore
  6. Vietnam

14-day entry

  1. Brunei
  2. Myanmar
  3. Thailand

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eVisa eligible passport holders

  • Valid for 90 days, 30 days single-entry only
  • Enter from all international airports and select land borders
  1. Albania
  2. Andorra
  3. Angola
  4. Antigua and Barbuda
  5. Argentina
  6. Armenia
  7. Aruba
  8. Australia
  9. Austria
  10. Azerbaijan
  11. Bahamas
  12. Bahrain
  13. Barbados
  14. Belarus
  15. Belgium
  16. Belize
  17. Benin
  18. Bhutan
  19. Bolivia
  20. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  21. Botswana
  22. Brazil
  23. Brunei
  24. Bulgaria
  25. Burkina Faso
  26. Burundi
  27. Cape Verde
  28. Cambodia
  29. Cameroon
  30. Canada
  31. Central African Republic
  32. Chad
  33. Chile
  34. China
  35. Colombia
  36. Comoros
  37. Congo, Dem Rep of
  38. Congo, Rep of
  39. Costa Rica
  40. Cote d’Ivoire
  41. Croatia
  42. Cuba
  43. Curacao
  44. Cyprus
  45. Czech Republic
  46. Denmark
  47. Djibouti
  48. Dominica
  49. Dominican Republic
  50. Ecuador
  51. Egypt
  52. El Salvador
  53. Equatorial Guinea
  54. Eritrea
  55. Estonia
  56. Eswatini
  57. Ethiopia
  58. Fiji
  59. Finland
  60. France
  61. Gabon
  62. Gambia
  63. Georgia
  64. Germany
  65. Ghana
  66. Greece
  67. Grenada
  68. Guatemala
  69. Guinea
  70. Guinea-Bissau
  71. Guyana
  72. Haiti
  73. Holy See (Vatican City)
  74. Honduras
  75. Hong Kong
  76. Hungary
  77. Iceland
  78. India
  79. Ireland
  80. Israel
  81. Italy
  82. Jamaica
  83. Japan
  84. Jordan
  85. Kazakhstan
  86. Kenya
  87. Kiribati
  88. Kosovo
  89. Kuwait
  90. Kyrgyzstan
  91. Latvia
  92. Lebanon
  93. Lesotho
  94. Liberia
  95. Libya
  96. Liechtenstein
  97. Lithuania
  98. Luxembourg
  99. Macau
  100. Madagascar
  101. Malawi
  102. Maldives
  103. Mali
  104. Malta
  105. Marshall Islands
  106. Mauritania
  107. Mauritius
  108. Mexico
  109. Micronesia
  110. Moldova
  111. Monaco
  112. Mongolia
  113. Montenegro
  114. Morocco
  115. Mozambique
  116. Myanmar
  117. Namibia
  118. Nauru
  119. Nepal
  120. Netherlands
  121. New Zealand
  122. Nicaragua
  123. Niger
  124. Niue
  125. North Korea
  126. North Macedonia
  127. Norway
  128. Oman
  129. Palau
  130. Palestinian Territories
  131. Panama
  132. Papua New Guinea
  133. Paraguay
  134. Peru
  135. Poland
  136. Portugal
  137. Qatar
  138. Romania
  139. Russia
  140. Rwanda
  141. Samoa
  142. San Marino
  143. Sao Tome and Principe
  144. Senegal
  145. Serbia
  146. Seychelles
  147. Sierra Leone
  148. Sint Maarten
  149. Slovakia
  150. Slovenia
  151. Solomon Islands
  152. Somalia
  153. South Africa
  154. South Korea
  155. South Sudan
  156. Spain
  157. St Kitts and Nevis
  158. St Lucia
  159. St Vincent and the Grenadines
  160. Suriname
  161. Sweden
  162. Switzerland
  163. Syria
  164. Taiwan
  165. Tajikistan
  166. Tanzania
  167. Thailand
  168. Timor-Leste
  169. Togo
  170. Tonga
  171. Trinidad and Tobago
  172. Tunisia
  173. Turkey
  174. Turkmenistan
  175. Tuvalu
  176. Uganda
  177. Ukraine
  178. United Arab Emirates
  179. United Kingdom
  180. United States
  181. Uruguay
  182. Uzbekistan
  183. Vanuatu
  184. Venezuela
  185. Yemen
  186. Zambia
  187. Zimbabwe

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Visa ON ARRIVAL eligible passport holders

  • 30 days single-entry only
  • Issued at all international airports, seaports and land borders
  1. Albania
  2. Andorra
  3. Angola
  4. Antigua and Barbuda
  5. Argentina
  6. Armenia
  7. Aruba
  8. Australia
  9. Austria
  10. Azerbaijan
  11. Bahamas
  12. Bahrain
  13. Barbados
  14. Belarus
  15. Belgium
  16. Belize
  17. Benin
  18. Bhutan
  19. Bolivia
  20. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  21. Botswana
  22. Brazil
  23. Brunei
  24. Bulgaria
  25. Burkina Faso
  26. Burundi
  27. Cape Verde
  28. Cambodia
  29. Cameroon
  30. Canada
  31. Central African Republic
  32. Chad
  33. Chile
  34. China
  35. Colombia
  36. Comoros
  37. Congo, Dem Rep of
  38. Congo, Rep of
  39. Costa Rica
  40. Cote d’Ivoire
  41. Croatia
  42. Cuba
  43. Curacao
  44. Cyprus
  45. Czech Republic
  46. Denmark
  47. Djibouti
  48. Dominica
  49. Dominican Republic
  50. Ecuador
  51. Egypt
  52. El Salvador
  53. Equatorial Guinea
  54. Eritrea
  55. Estonia
  56. Eswatini
  57. Ethiopia
  58. Fiji
  59. Finland
  60. France
  61. Gabon
  62. Gambia
  63. Georgia
  64. Germany
  65. Ghana
  66. Greece
  67. Grenada
  68. Guatemala
  69. Guinea
  70. Guinea-Bissau
  71. Guyana
  72. Haiti
  73. Holy See (Vatican City)
  74. Honduras
  75. Hong Kong
  76. Hungary
  77. Iceland
  78. India
  79. Ireland
  80. Israel
  81. Italy
  82. Jamaica
  83. Japan
  84. Jordan
  85. Kazakhstan
  86. Kenya
  87. Kiribati
  88. Kosovo
  89. Kuwait
  90. Kyrgyzstan
  91. Latvia
  92. Lebanon
  93. Lesotho
  94. Liberia
  95. Libya
  96. Liechtenstein
  97. Lithuania
  98. Luxembourg
  99. Macau
  100. Madagascar
  101. Malawi
  102. Maldives
  103. Mali
  104. Malta
  105. Marshall Islands
  106. Mauritania
  107. Mauritius
  108. Mexico
  109. Micronesia
  110. Moldova
  111. Monaco
  112. Mongolia
  113. Montenegro
  114. Morocco
  115. Mozambique
  116. Myanmar
  117. Namibia
  118. Nauru
  119. Nepal
  120. Netherlands
  121. New Zealand
  122. Nicaragua
  123. Niger
  124. Niue
  125. North Korea
  126. North Macedonia
  127. Norway
  128. Oman
  129. Palau
  130. Palestinian Territories
  131. Panama
  132. Papua New Guinea
  133. Paraguay
  134. Peru
  135. Poland
  136. Portugal
  137. Qatar
  138. Romania
  139. Russia
  140. Rwanda
  141. Samoa
  142. San Marino
  143. Sao Tome and Principe
  144. Senegal
  145. Serbia
  146. Seychelles
  147. Sierra Leone
  148. Sint Maarten
  149. Slovakia
  150. Slovenia
  151. Solomon Islands
  152. Somalia
  153. South Africa
  154. South Korea
  155. South Sudan
  156. Spain
  157. St Kitts and Nevis
  158. St Lucia
  159. St Vincent and the Grenadines
  160. Suriname
  161. Sweden
  162. Switzerland
  163. Syria
  164. Taiwan
  165. Tajikistan
  166. Tanzania
  167. Thailand
  168. Timor-Leste
  169. Togo
  170. Tonga
  171. Trinidad and Tobago
  172. Tunisia
  173. Turkey
  174. Turkmenistan
  175. Tuvalu
  176. Uganda
  177. Ukraine
  178. United Arab Emirates
  179. United Kingdom
  180. United States
  181. Uruguay
  182. Uzbekistan
  183. Vanuatu
  184. Venezuela
  185. Yemen
  186. Zambia
  187. Zimbabwe

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Visa REQUIRED passport holders

30-day entry

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Iran
  5. Iraq
  6. Nigeria
  7. Pakistan
  8. Saudi Arabia
  9. Sri Lanka
  10. Sudan

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CAMBODIA eVISA

Most nationalities are eligible to apply for Cambodia eVisa online. You will receive your approved eVisa in your email. You can also download it from the eVisa portal. You must present a copy of your approved eVisa at the port of entry in Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa is valid for 3 months starting from the date of issue. Evisa can be used for a 30-day stay, single-entry only.

Cambodia eVisas are accepted at the following ports only.

International Airports

  • Phnom Penh International Airport
  • Siem Reap International Airport
  • Preah Sihanouk International Airport

Cambodia-Thailand Land Border

  • Cham Yeam – Had Lek
  • Poi Pet – Aranyaprathet

Cambodia-Laos Land Border

  • Tropaeng Kreal – Stung Treng

Cambodia-Vietnam Land Border

  • Bavet – Moc Bai

You can exit from any port with your eVisa. There are no restrictions on exiting the country on an eVisa.

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Application procedure

You can apply for Cambodia eVisa online on the official Cambodia eVisa portal.

You have to create an account first. Then fill out the application, upload the required documents and pay the visa fee. 

You will receive your approved eVisa in your email, which you must print and present on your arrival in Cambodia.

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Documents required

While filling out the online application, you must upload the following

  • One recent passport-size digital photo (JPG or PNG only)
  • Scanned copy of the passport ID page

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Visa fee

The Cambodia eVisa fee is $36 USD ($30 USD application fee and $6 USD processing fee)

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Processing time

Cambodia eVisa processing takes 3 business days.

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Priority visa service

There is no expedited service. Cambodia eVisa processing takes 3 business days.

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Customer service

The Cambodia eVisa portal has dedicated email and phone numbers. You can contact them by email or phone.

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Fraudulent websites

There are 100s of fraudulent Cambodia eVisa websites. Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a list of known fraudulent Cambodia eVisa websites. Make sure you are not falling prey to any of these fraudulent websites. 

IMPORTANT
The ONLY and OFFICIAL Cambodia eVisa portal is https://www.evisa.gov.kh/. Any other site is fraudulent. Check the URL carefully before applying for your Cambodia eVisa.

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CAMBODIA VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)

Most nationalities can obtain Cambodia Visa on Arrival (VOA) at all international airports, seaports and land borders crossings in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.

Cambodia Visa on Arrival is issued for stays up to 30 days, single-entry only. A 1-month extension is possible.

Visa on Arrival can be obtained at the following ports.

International airports

  1. Phnom Penh International Airport
  2. Siem Reap International Airport
  3. Sihanoukville International Airport

Seaports

  1. Phnom Penh International Port
  2. Sihanoukville International Seaport

Cambodia-Thailand land borders

  1. Poi Pet – Aranyaprathet
  2. Osmach – Chong Jom
  3. Choam – Sa Ngam
  4. Prum – Ban Pakard
  5. Doung – Ban Laem
  6. Cham Yeam – Had Lek

Cambodia-Laos land borders

  1. Tropaeng Kreal – Stung Treng

Cambodia-Vietnam land borders

  1. Oyadav – Le Thanh
  2. Trapang Thlong – Xa Mat
  3. Trapaing Sre – Hoa Lu
  4. Banteay Chakrey – Dinh Ba
  5. Bavet – Moc Bai
  6. Samraong – My Quy Tay
  7. Samnar Kraom – Ving Xuong
  8. Phnom Den – Tinh Bien
  9. Prek Chak – Ha Tien

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Application procedure

Upon arrival in Cambodia, you would need to apply for your Visa on Arrival (VOA). The procedure is fairly simple.

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Documents required

You would need the following documentation for Cambodia Visa on Arrival (VOA)

  • Completed Visa on Arrival application form (you can pick one up at the VOA section)
  • One recent passport-size photo (2×2 inch)
  • Original passport with at least 2 blank pages

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Visa fee

The fee for Cambodia Visa on Arrival is $30 USD payable in USD only. The ATMs at the VOA sections do not usually work. So make sure to carry $30 USD in cash. 

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Procedure to obtain Cambodia Visa ON ARRIVAL at the airport, seaport or land border

After arrival, head to the Visa on Arrival area. Grab a copy of the application form. Fill all the details in the application form. 

You will see two lines/counters. One to submit the documents and another to pick up the passport. Head to the first counter and submit the following.

  1. Completed Arrival-Departure card
  2. Completed customs form
  3. Completed Visa on Arrival application form
  4. One passport-size photo
  5. Original passport

Go to the second line and wait till they call your name. When they call your name, pay the visa fee of $30 USD and pick up your passport. 

Check your new Cambodia visa and make sure all details are correct. 

IMPORTANT
Make sure to bring $30 USD in cash. The ATMs at the Visa on Arrival don’t work. They often time out. There are no currency exchanges.

You may be asked to show proof of onward ticket, hotel booking or bank statements. If you are entering Cambodia on a one-way ticket, make sure to get proof of an onward ticket from an onward ticket agency such as OnwardTicket.com.

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CAMBODIA VISA FROM THE CONSULATE

The following 10 nationalities must arrange a pre-approved visa for Cambodia from their nearest Cambodian consulate prior to their travel. These 10 nationalities are not eligible for eVisa or Visa on Arrival (VOA).

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Iran
  5. Iraq
  6. Nigeria
  7. Pakistan
  8. Saudi Arabia
  9. Sri Lanka
  10. Sudan

Visa for Cambodia must be applied at least 1 month in advance. 

Cambodia visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. It’s valid for a 30-day stay, single-entry only. 

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Application procedure

You can apply for a Cambodia visa at your nearest Cambodia consulate or embassy in person or through the mail.

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Documents required

You must submit the following documentation.

  • Completed and signed visa application form (you can pick one up at the consulate)
  • One recent passport-size photo (2×2 inch)
  • Original passport with at least two blank pages
  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • Round-trip airline tickets
  • Hotel booking
  • Proof of residence (if applying in a country other than your country of passport)
Verifiable Flight Ticket for Visa Application

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Visa fee

The Cambodia visa fee is $30 USD or its equivalent in local currency. Some consulates charge an additional $5 USD as a service charge. 

Payment method varies from consulate to consulate. So check with your nearest consulate before applying. 

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Processing time

Cambodia visa processing can take from 2 to 7 working days depending on the consulate. Check with your nearest consulate for the exact processing time.

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Apply in-person

You can walk into your nearest Cambodia consulate to apply for your visa in person. No appointment is necessary.

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Apply by mail

If you do not have a Cambodia consulate nearby, you can also apply by mail. You must attach a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope with your application.

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Priority visa service

There is no expedited visa service. Check with your nearest Cambodia consulate if they can expedite the process for you.

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ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE AT THE AIRPORT

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Entering Cambodia

If you are visa EXEMPT or holding an eVisa or a visa from the consulate, head straight to passport control.

If you need to obtain Visa on Arrival (VOA), head to Visa on Arrival section.

As always, carry a copy of your return ticket and hotel booking just in case. If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, don’t forget to get proof of onward ticket.

Rent an onward ticket at OnwardTicket

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Leaving Cambodia

On exit, you will go through passport control. Your entry stamp will be verified and a new exit stamp will be issued in your passport. 

You will not be asked any questions while exiting the country unless you have overstayed your visa. Just account for 10-15 minutes of additional time for the exit process.

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SUMMARY

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap

Cambodia visa requirements are clear and straightforward. Cambodia has an excellent eVisa and Visa on Arrival (VOA) policy offering visa on arrival to most nationalities in the world. If you are planning a trip to South East Asia, make sure to add Cambodia to your itinerary. 

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If traveling on one-way ticket, you can get your proof of onward flight from Expedia. Expedia offers free cancellation on tickets booked within 24 hours. Or use OnwardTicket to get a proof of onward ticket in just 2 minutes.

05. Purchase your insurance
You can purchase travel insurance for your trip from SafetyWing (for short or long trips) or VisitorsCoverage (for US trips).

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