Cambodia Visa Details & Options

To enter Cambodia citizens of most countries require a visa (except citizens from Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Laos). There are 2 very simple and relatively efficient options for obtaining a visa to visit Cambodia, and fortunately neither involves having to visit an Embassy. The i) on arrival system, and the ii) e-visa system.

ON ARRIVAL
A 30 day ‘on-arrival’ tourist visa (which can be extended for one extra month) can be obtained at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport and selected land border crossings (including the main Thailand, Vietnam, Laos to Cambodia crossings). Your passport should have 6 months validity remaining from the date of departure from Cambodia, and at least one empty page (for the visa sticker). The current price for a one month tourist visa is $20 and two passport sized photographs are required. The ‘on arrival’ visa system is a simple enough process and on average entails a 20 to 30 minute wait.

Please note: a visa on arrival is not permitted for holders of the following passports: Afghanistan; Algeria; Bangladesh; Iran; Iraq; Pakistan; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; and Sudan. If you hold one of these passports you MUST obtain a Cambodian visa before arriving in the country. You are also required to hold a sponsor letter or invitation from a company / organisation / travel agent, and you are also advised to hold a valid return ticket.

E-VISA
The online e-visa application still costs $20 but there is an additional $5 processing fee. For this extra $5 you get additional piece of mind, knowing that you have definitely been approved for a visa before departing your home country, and perhaps saving 20 to 30 minutes at Immigration Control. The ‘e-Visa’ is for 30 days, however it is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Currently the ‘e-Visa’ is accepted at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap - Angkor International Airports, and the following land borders: Bavet (Cambodia) - Moc Bai (Vietnam); Cham Yeam (Cambodia) - Hat Leuk (Thailand); and Poipet (Cambodia) - Klo Leuk (Thailand). It generally takes 3 days to obtain your e-visa which is sent to you via email, which you print out an show to passport control on arrival. For further information and to apply for an ‘e-Visa’ please visit the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh.

You should always ensure that your passport is stamped on arrival, especially if you enter via a land border.

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