Cambodia Visa Guide: e-Visa, VOA & Entry Rules
Cambodia's e-visa is open to most passports and is applied for online before you fly. A small group of ASEAN and neighbouring nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, and many other passports can also get a visa on arrival at the main airports and open land borders. A few nationalities must apply at a Cambodian embassy in advance.
- e-Visa for 192 passports
- Government fee from $36
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Cambodia e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh), evisa.gov.kh.
Do you need a visa for Cambodia?
Almost every passport fits into one of these four groups.
Which passport will you travel on?
Your route
Pick a passport
We will show the route Cambodia puts you on, the government fee for each visa type, and the guide written for your nationality.
The four routes
- e-Visa eligible
192 passports
Apply online at the official government portal before flying. Covers most passports and issues a single-entry tourist or business visa without an embassy visit.
- Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival
Available at Cambodia's international airports and at the open land borders with Laos and Vietnam, for most nationalities that don't already need to arrange a visa in advance.
- Visa-free
Visa-exempt
Ordinary passport holders from Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives and Seychelles can enter without a visa for a set number of days.
- Embassy visa only
Apply at an embassy
A small number of nationalities are not eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival, and must get a visa from a Cambodian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Government fees by passport
| Passport | Business trip | Tourist | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $36 | $36 | Read guide |
| United States | $36 | $36 | Read guide |
| Canada | $36 | $36 | Read guide |
| Australia | $36 | $36 | — |
| Ireland | $36 | $36 | — |
| Germany | $36 | $36 | — |
| Azerbaijan | $36 | $36 | Read guide |
Which Cambodia visa exists, and what it allows
| e-Visa | Options | Processing | Usual government fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business tripeVisa · 192 passports |
| 3–5 business days | $361 passport pays a different fee |
| TouristeVisa · 192 passports |
| 3–5 business days | $361 passport pays a different fee |
How Cambodia visa fees work
Who sets the fee. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation sets Cambodia's e-visa and visa-on-arrival fees. Both are charged in US dollars, which circulate alongside the riel throughout Cambodia.
No official express fee. There is no government fast-track charge. E-visas are usually issued in about three working days, and visa on arrival is issued on the spot at the border.
Refunds. Visa fees are not refunded if an application is refused, rejected for missing details, or a trip is cancelled after payment.
Pay in clean dollars. Visa on arrival is paid in cash at the border. Officers can refuse worn, torn or heavily marked banknotes, so bring clean US dollar bills.
Embassy fees differ. Cambodian embassies abroad set their own local-currency fee for visas issued in person or by post, separate from the e-visa and visa-on-arrival fee.
What Plusvisa charges
The government fee is passed through at cost. Our service fee is on top, and every passport's page shows the total before you start.
If we make a mistake that leads to a refusal, we refund our fee and re-apply free.
See the total for my passportYour document checklist
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank visa page.
Passport-style photo
A recent colour photo, uploaded as a JPEG or PNG for the e-visa, or a printed copy for visa on arrival and embassy applications.
Onward or return ticket
A return or onward flight ticket can be requested at the border or by an embassy.
Accommodation details
A hotel booking or host address, sometimes asked for at check-in or by an embassy.
e-Arrival QR code
Generated after completing the free Cambodia e-Arrival form online within 7 days of arrival. It is not a visa, but is checked alongside it.
Only for some travellers
Visa application form
Only if Applying by e-visa or at an embassy. Completed online for the e-visa, or the paper form signed and submitted with a photo for an embassy visa.Invitation or sponsor letter
Only if Business (E) visa applicants. A letter from a Cambodian company, organisation or host, on their letterhead.
Not eligible for any e-Visa
Where an e-Visa is accepted
The e-visa and visa on arrival are accepted only at these official checkpoints. Other border posts are exit-only, currently closed, or do not accept either visa.
- Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh)
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
- Sihanoukville International Airport
- Tropaeng Kreal Border Post, Stung Treng (from Laos)
- Bavet, Svay Rieng (from Vietnam)
Choose your port of arrival carefully
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check if you need a visa
Confirm whether your passport is visa-exempt, eligible for the e-visa, or needs an embassy visa.
- 2
Gather your documents
You need a passport valid for 6 months with a blank page, a recent digital passport photo, and proof of your travel plans.
On the official portal
- 3
Apply on evisa.gov.kh
Fill in the online form, upload your passport photo and passport bio page, and pay the visa fee by card.
- 4
Download your e-visa
Once approved, usually in around 3 working days, download and print the PDF e-visa to carry alongside your passport.
After you apply
- 5
Submit the Cambodia e-Arrival form
Complete the free e-Arrival form no more than 7 days before you land, and save the QR code it gives you.
- 6
Show your visa and QR code on arrival
Present your printed e-visa or visa-on-arrival payment, your passport, and your e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer.
What your Cambodia visa looks like
Each part of the visa you receive, and what it means for your trip. Choose a label to read about it.
Example with fake data. Your visa will show your own details.
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Official letterhead
Shows the issuing authorities: the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (left) and the official e-Visa service logo (right). This confirms the letter and attached visa come from the Cambodian government's official e-Visa system.
- Ministry logo:
- Identifies the Cambodian government department issuing the visa.
- e.Visa logo:
- Confirms this is an official electronic visa, not a sticker or stamp.
- 2
Letter date & greeting
Shows the date the approval letter was produced and a personalised greeting using the traveller's first name, confirming this letter corresponds to their application.
- Letter date:
- Date the approval letter and e-Visa were generated.
- Greeting:
- Addresses the letter to the applicant by first name.
- 3
Instructions 1-7
Practical advice for using your e-Visa: check all details for errors, note the visa is valid for only one entry, print two copies (no sticker is issued), and print in A4 format; entry to unlisted ports is not allowed.
- 4
Instructions 8-13
Further guidance: the e-Visa fee is non-refundable, changes to travel details must be made online via the 'Check and Change' service, a list of valid entry ports is given, and you must use the same passport you applied with and submit an e-Arrival form up to 7 days before entry.
- 5
Thank-you & website
Thanks the traveller for using the official e-Visa website, reminding them where the application was made and where to go for further help or changes.
- Website:
- Official portal used to apply for and manage the e-Visa.
- 6
Certificate header
Top of the actual visa certificate, showing the country name, national motto, Cambodian flag and the e-Visa logo, confirming the document is an official Cambodian visa.
- Country name:
- Issuing country of the visa.
- Motto:
- National motto printed on official Cambodian documents.
- 7
Visa number & barcode
A unique visa reference number and matching barcode that immigration officers scan to verify your e-Visa record on arrival and departure.
- Visa no.:
- Unique identifier for this e-Visa, used to look it up in the immigration system.
- Barcode:
- Machine-readable code scanned by border officials to confirm the visa is valid.
- 8
Your photo
The passport-style photo submitted with the application, used by immigration officers to confirm the traveller's identity at the border.
- 9
Personal details
Your identity information as submitted: name, passport number, date of birth, gender and nationality. Check these carefully, as they must match your passport exactly.
- Surname:
- Traveller's family name as in passport.
- Given Name:
- Traveller's first name(s) as in passport.
- Passport No:
- Number of the passport used for this visa application.
- Date of Birth:
- Traveller's date of birth.
- Gender:
- Traveller's gender as recorded in the passport.
- Nationality:
- Country that issued the traveller's passport.
- 10
Visa type & validity
Details of the visa itself: its type code, when it was issued, when it expires, and how long you may stay. Here the visa allows one month, single entry, issued 01/11/2000 and expiring 01/12/2000.
- Visa Type:
- Code identifying the visa category (tourist visa).
- Visa Issued:
- Date the e-Visa was granted.
- Expire Date:
- Last date the visa can be used to enter Cambodia.
- Length of Stay:
- Maximum duration you may stay per visit, and that the visa allows only one entry.
- 11
Immigration use only
A blank box reserved for immigration officers to record entry details on arrival; travellers should not write in this area.
- Immigration Use Only:
- Space left for border officials to annotate at entry; not filled in by the traveller.
- 12
Official signature & seal
The authorising signature and red official seal of the Deputy Director General, confirming the visa certificate is genuine and has been officially approved.
- Signature:
- Handwritten signature of the approving official.
- Name & Title:
- Identifies the official who approved the visa.
- Official seal:
- Government seal authenticating the document.
- 13
Certificate footer notes
Small print confirming the official website, the visa fee, and that the visa is for a single entry of up to one month; it also states the document must be shown to the immigration officer on arrival.
- Website:
- Official government e-Visa website.
- Fee:
- Cost of the e-Visa.
- Validity note:
- Clarifies the stay and entry limits printed in the visa terms section.
One thing to have before you fly
Besides a visa, every traveller, including Cambodian citizens, must complete this digital form before boarding.
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Cambodia e-Arrival
A free single form combining the immigration, health and customs declarations. Complete it within 7 days of your arrival date and keep the QR code you receive. Official page (opens in a new tab)
The only official website, and how to check status
evisa.gov.kh is the only official Cambodian e-visa website, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Other websites that look similar or charge more for the same service are private, and some are fraudulent.
evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)Cambodia e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh)Checking your status
Use the check-and-change tool on evisa.gov.kh with your application reference number to see whether your e-visa has been approved.
Why Cambodia e-Visas get rejected
Almost every refusal is a file problem, not a judgement about you.
Incomplete or incorrect form
Missing details, mismatched names, or information that doesn't match your passport are common reasons applications are rejected.
Passport doesn't meet the rules
A passport with less than 6 months' validity, no blank page, or visible damage can lead to refusal.
Poor-quality photo
Blurry, cropped, outdated, or non passport-style photos are often rejected.
Payment not completed
An application with a failed or incomplete online payment will not be processed.
Nationality not eligible online
Some nationalities cannot use the e-visa or visa on arrival, and must apply at a Cambodian embassy instead.
Suspected fraud or duplication
Applying twice, or through an unofficial site that submits false or altered information, can lead to refusal.
Sockets and power in Cambodia
Type A
Two flat pins
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type G
Three flat pins · 13 A
Type A
Cambodia uses type A, C and G sockets. If your own plugs are a different type, one type A adapter covers the whole trip.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works here with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: a type A adapter unless your own plugs already match, and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.
Cambodia drives on the right
Traffic side:
Cambodia · right-hand traffic
Getting around
Tuk-tuks, ride-hailing apps and hired cars with a driver are the easiest way to get around Cambodian towns and cities. Roads between provinces can be rough, and self-driving a scooter needs care and caution.
Health precautions
Tap water isn't safe to drink; stick to bottled or filtered water. Use mosquito repellent, since dengue is present, and check recommended vaccinations with a travel clinic before you go.
Respect local customs
Remove your shoes and hat before entering temples and homes, dress modestly at religious sites, and avoid touching anyone's head. Public displays of affection are frowned on.
Cambodian Riels, cash and cards
Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel (KHR).
US dollars are everyday cash
Cambodia runs on both US dollars and riel side by side. Larger notes and most prices are quoted in dollars; riel is used mainly for small change.
ATMs are easy to find
ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other towns dispense US dollars and accept most foreign cards, usually for a withdrawal fee. Carry cash for rural areas and land borders.
Cards work in cities, cash elsewhere
Hotels, bigger restaurants and shops take cards, but markets, tuk-tuks and small guesthouses expect cash, so keep a stock of small dollar and riel notes.
Weather by month (Phnom Penh)
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January · best | 33.7 | 21.7 | 16.1 |
| February · best | 36.3 | 23.1 | 11.3 |
| March | 37.3 | 25.1 | 30.1 |
| April | 36.5 | 26.1 | 62.1 |
| May | 33.7 | 25.4 | 129 |
| June | 31.6 | 24.6 | 189.6 |
| July | 30.7 | 24.1 | 162.8 |
| August | 30.4 | 24 | 166.8 |
| September | 30.1 | 23.9 | 189.9 |
| October | 30 | 23.7 | 167.4 |
| November · best | 30.6 | 22.9 | 89.1 |
| December · best | 31.8 | 21.7 | 27.6 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
January · ideal
The best window runs January, February, November and December.
High 33.7°CLow 21.7°CRain 16.1 mm
Sweet spot: Phnom Penh is hot all year, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. December and January are the coolest and most comfortable months; March to May are the hottest, and September and October bring the heaviest rain.
Tipping in Cambodia
៛2,000
Restaurant bill
Only if no service charge is already added
10%
on a ៛2,000 bill: ៛200
Hotel porter, per bag
៛4,000–៛8,000
Hotel housekeeping, per night
៛4,000–៛8,000
Tuk-tuk or taxi
Rounding up the fare is appreciated, not expected
No tip expected
Tour guide, per day
៛20,000–៛40,000
Massage or spa
៛4,000–៛12,000
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
RecommendedLocal prepaid SIM
Kiosks at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports, or any Smart, Cellcard or Metfone shop in town Tourist data packages are widely available and can be topped up; buying in town is usually cheaper than at the airport.
eSIM
Travel eSIM
International eSIM providers online, installed before you travel Convenient if your phone supports eSIM and you want data working the moment you land, without swapping a physical SIM.
Roaming
Roaming from home
Activate through your home network before you fly The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your provider's Cambodia rates first.
If it's your first time: three you shouldn't skip
Siem Reap
Angkor Archaeological Park
A vast complex of Khmer temples, including Angkor Wat, best explored over several days at sunrise or sunset.
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
The king's residence and a pagoda with a silver-tiled floor, both open to visitors who dress modestly.
Siem Reap
Tonle Sap floating villages
Stilt and floating communities on Southeast Asia's largest lake, reached by boat from Siem Reap.
Questions everyone asks about Cambodia visas
Most travellers need a visa, either an e-visa applied for online, a visa issued on arrival, or one from a Cambodian embassy. A small number of ASEAN and neighbouring passports can enter visa-free for a set number of days.
No. It's a free digital immigration, health and customs declaration that every traveller, including Cambodians, must submit online within 7 days of arrival. You still need a visa if your passport requires one.
A tourist e-visa or visa on arrival allows a 30-day stay, which can be extended once for a further 30 days at the immigration department.
E-visas are accepted at Cambodia's three international airports and at a limited number of land border crossings. Check the official checkpoint list before travelling, since some borders are exit-only or closed.
Overstaying carries a daily fine, paid in cash at the airport or border when you leave the country.
Yes. It's run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Other websites offering the same service are private and often charge more.
Tourist visas can be extended once for 30 days at Cambodia's immigration department. Other visa types have their own extension rules.
Children travelling on their own passport generally need the same type of visa as adults. Check specific rules for infants on a parent's passport with an embassy or the e-visa portal.
Now read the one written for your passport
Each guide has the fee for that passport, its maximum stay, the rules that apply only to it, and the application itself.