Cambodia Visa Guide

Everything you need to enter the Kingdom of Wonder — sourced from official government and embassy information.

Quick Answer

Most nationalities can enter Cambodia with a tourist e-visa ($30 USD) applied online at the official portal, evisa.gov.kh, or a visa on arrival ($30 USD) at any international airport. Processing takes 1–3 business days for the e-visa. ASEAN passport holders enter visa-free for 14–30 days, and a temporary 14-day visa exemption applies to Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao passport holders from 15 June–15 October 2026. All air travelers must also submit a free e-Arrival Card.

Types of Cambodia Visa

Type Cost Validity Processing
Tourist e-Visa (T) $30 USD 30 days, single entry 1–3 business days
Business e-Visa (E) $35 USD 30 days, single entry, extendable 1–3 business days
Tourist Visa on Arrival $30 USD 30 days, single entry On arrival
Business Visa on Arrival $35 USD 30 days, single entry, extendable On arrival
ASEAN / Bilateral Exemption Free 14–30 days (by nationality) Immediate
China / HK / Macao Pilot Free 14 days, multiple entry — 15 Jun–15 Oct 2026 only Immediate

Tourist and business e-visa fees were reduced from $36 / $42 to $30 / $35 on 1 January 2025. Fees can change — confirm current pricing at evisa.gov.kh before paying.

How to Get the Cambodia E-Visa

  1. 1

    Visit the official website

    Go to evisa.gov.kh — the official Cambodian government portal. Beware of unofficial third-party sites charging a markup.

  2. 2

    Fill in your details

    Enter your passport information, travel dates, and accommodation details. Upload a digital passport photo.

  3. 3

    Pay the fee

    Pay $30 USD (tourist) or $35 USD (business) by Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay.

  4. 4

    Wait 1–3 business days

    You'll receive your e-visa approval by email. Print it or save it to your phone.

  5. 5

    Submit your e-Arrival Card

    Separately, complete the free e-Arrival Card at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before your flight.

  6. 6

    Present on arrival

    Show your e-visa printout and passport at the immigration counter.

Apply for e-Visa — evisa.gov.kh Submit e-Arrival Card

Visa Exemptions by Nationality

Ordinary passport holders from these ASEAN countries enter Cambodia visa-free:

Country Visa-Free Stay
Brunei 14 days
Indonesia 30 days
Laos 30 days
Malaysia 30 days
Myanmar 14 days
Philippines 30 days
Singapore 30 days
Thailand 14 days
Vietnam 30 days

Temporary pilot (15 June–15 October 2026): ordinary passport holders from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR can enter visa-free for 14 days, multiple entries, under Royal Government Notification No. 2070. Taiwan passports are excluded, and the free e-Arrival Card is still required.

See the official exemption list — Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Staying Longer — Business, Retirement & Other Visas

Visitors who want to stay beyond a 30-day tourist visa convert to one of these categories and extend it through the Immigration Department:

Business / Ordinary (E)

Anyone — convert from an e-visa or VOA after arrival

From $45 (1 month) up to $180/year (official Immigration Department fee for a 12-month multiple-entry extension)

Retirement (ER)

Age 55 and over, not working in Cambodia

Same extension schedule as the Ordinary (E) visa

Student (ES)

Enrolled at an accredited Cambodian institution

Same extension schedule, with proof of enrollment

Khmer Origin (K)

Cambodian diaspora and their families

Free — long-term, renewable

Apply or extend directly through the General Department of Immigration, or through your nearest Cambodian embassy before you travel — agents can charge significantly more than the official government fee for the same service.

Entry Requirements

Passport validity

Valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, with at least 1 blank page. Damaged or torn passports may be refused.

Onward travel

A return or onward ticket out of Cambodia. Immigration officers can ask to see this at the border.

e-Arrival Card

Mandatory and free for all air travelers. Submit online within 7 days before — or on — arrival.

FPCS registration

Hotels and guesthouses register foreign guests automatically. Staying independently (e.g. with a host) requires self-registration.

Currency declaration

Bringing more than $10,000 USD (or equivalent) in foreign currency into Cambodia must be declared. Importing or exporting Cambodian Riel is prohibited.

Register on FPCS

Visa Extensions & Overstay Fines

Extending a tourist visa

One 30-day extension, official fee $30 USD, processed by the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh in 2–3 business days. Business/Ordinary visas extend in 1, 3, 6 or 12-month increments.

Overstay fine

$10 USD per day. Under 30 days, pay at the airport or border on exit. Over 30 days, you must pre-clear the fine plus a $30 exit visa at the Phnom Penh Visa Office (2–3 business days) before departing.

Repeated or lengthy overstays can result in detention, deportation, and an entry ban. Fees are set by the Immigration Department and can change — verify current rates before paying.

Cambodia–Thailand land border crossings

Land crossings between Cambodia and Thailand were affected by border tensions from late 2025, with a ceasefire reached on 27 December 2025. Crossing status can change with little notice — if you plan to enter or exit Cambodia overland via Thailand, check current conditions with your embassy or an official travel advisory before traveling. Entry by air is unaffected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to visit Cambodia?
Most nationalities need a visa. Citizens of Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam get visa-free entry for 14–30 days under ASEAN and bilateral agreements. Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao passport holders are visa-free for 14 days under a pilot program running 15 June–15 October 2026 (Taiwan passports are excluded). Everyone else needs an e-visa or visa on arrival.
How much does a Cambodia e-visa cost?
Since 1 January 2025, the tourist e-visa (Type T) costs $30 USD and the business e-visa (Type E) costs $35 USD — both fees were reduced from $36 and $42 respectively. Apply at the official government portal, evisa.gov.kh; there is no separate processing fee.
Can I get a Cambodia visa on arrival at the airport?
Yes. Visa on arrival is available at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap–Angkor, and Sihanoukville international airports for $30 USD (tourist) or $35 USD (business). Bring a passport photo and exact USD cash. Land border availability can change — see the note on the Cambodia–Thailand border below.
What is the Cambodia e-Arrival Card and do I need it?
It is a mandatory, free digital entry form required of all air travelers, regardless of visa type. Submit it online at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before your flight, or on arrival. It is separate from your visa application.
Can I extend my Cambodia visa?
A tourist (T) visa can be extended once for 30 more days, at an official fee of $30, processed by the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh (2–3 business days). Business/Ordinary (E) visas can be extended in 1, 3, 6 or 12-month increments — the official 12-month multiple-entry fee is $180 when applied for directly; visa agents typically charge $250–300 for the same service.
What happens if I overstay my Cambodia visa?
Overstaying incurs a fine of $10 USD per day. If your overstay is under 30 days, you can pay the fine directly at the airport or land border when leaving. Overstays of more than 30 days require pre-clearing the fine plus a $30 exit visa at the Visa Office in Phnom Penh (2–3 business days) before you can depart. Repeated or lengthy overstays can lead to detention, deportation, and an entry ban.
Are Chinese, Hong Kong or Macao passport holders exempt from a Cambodia visa?
Temporarily, yes. Under Royal Government Notification No. 2070, Cambodia is running a visa-exemption pilot from 15 June to 15 October 2026 for ordinary passport holders from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR — 14-day stays, multiple entries, no fee. The free e-Arrival Card is still required. Taiwan passport holders are not included.
Do Cambodia land border crossings with Thailand have visa on arrival?
Normally yes, at major crossings such as Poipet and Cham Yeam — but Cambodia–Thailand land crossings have been affected by border tensions since late 2025, with a ceasefire reached on 27 December 2025. Status can change with little notice, so confirm current border conditions with your embassy or an official travel advisory (linked below) before planning an overland crossing. Entering by air is unaffected.

Sources

This guide is based on official government, immigration and embassy sources. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly before applying.

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