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Do Australian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes.

Australian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia, and an e-visa usually covers a typical tourist trip.

  • eVisa

    Tourist

    Validity

    30 days

    Processing
    3–5 business days
    Total cost
    $90 (US$59)

  • eVisa

    Business trip

    Validity

    30 days

    Processing
    3–5 business days
    Total cost
    $97 (US$64)
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Cambodia Visa for Australian Citizens: e-Visa and Entry

  • Visa required · e-Visa
  • Apply about 7 days before arrival
  • Decision in 3–5 business days
  • 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.

Table of contents
  1. Do you need a visa?
  2. Types and cost in AUD
  3. How long you may stay
  4. Documents
  5. When to apply
  6. Eligibility check
  7. How to apply
  8. FAQ
  9. Australia vs. Cambodia essentials

  • Passport

    Valid 6 months

    Counted from your arrival date, per the destination guide's rules. Official check pending.

  • Blank pages

    1 blank visa page

    Per the destination guide.

  • Stay

    30 days, extendable once

    Tourist e-visa or visa on arrival, per entry.

Two routes into Cambodia

  • Most travellers

    e-Visa

    Apply online at evisa.gov.kh before you fly. Processing is usually about 3 working days. Enter only through an accepted checkpoint.

  • If the e-visa is not available

    Visa on arrival

    Available at the international airports and a few open land borders, paid in cash in US dollars. Confirm your passport qualifies before you travel.

Cambodia e-Visa types and cost for Australian citizens, in Australian Dollars

e-VisaValidityProcessingGovernment feeAll-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

3–5 business days

US$30 ≈ $46

≈ $90

Business trip

eVisa

30 days

3–5 business days

US$35 ≈ $54

≈ $97

* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.

The 30-day rule, and what it does not mean

A tourist e-visa or visa on arrival allows a 30-day stay per entry. It can be extended once, for up to 30 more days, at the immigration department.

Tourist: 30 days per visit.

Arrive 1 March

21 of 30 days

1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.

  • Tourist e-visa or visa on arrival: Each entry allows a 30-day stay. The visa itself is single entry and valid for 3 months to enter from the date of issue.

  • Extension: A tourist visa can be extended once, by up to 30 days, at Cambodia's immigration department in Phnom Penh. Other visa types have their own rules.

  • Overstaying: Overstays are fined per day of delay, paid in cash at the airport or border on departure. Long overstays can lead to detention and deportation.

Your document checklist

Six things to have ready before you start your application, as an Australian applicant.

  • Passport

    Valid for at least 6 months. The destination guide counts this from your arrival date. Also needs at least one blank visa page. Check it is undamaged.

  • Passport-style photo

    A recent colour photo. Upload a JPEG or PNG for the e-visa. Print a copy for visa on arrival.

  • Onward or return ticket

    Keep a copy. Immigration may ask for it at the border.

  • Accommodation details

    A hotel booking or host address, sometimes asked at check-in.

  • e-Arrival QR code

    Free online form. Complete it within 7 days of arrival and keep the QR code. It is not a visa.

Only for some visa types

  • Online application form

    Only if e-visa applicants. Completed on evisa.gov.kh. Names must match the passport exactly.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 3–5 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Processing

Standard3–5 business days

Pick your arrival date

  1. 1

    Apply online

    —

    Form and uploads, about 30 min

  2. 2

    Pay the fee

    —

    By card, on the portal

  3. 3

    Processing

    3–5 business days

    Official estimate

  4. 4

    Approval emailed

    —

    Keep a copy on your phone

  5. 5

    Arrive in Cambodia

    —

    Show the approval at the border

The portal sets no fixed window. Apply about a week ahead to allow for processing (around 3 working days) and a resubmission if a document is rejected.

Three questions, 20 seconds

  1. Do you hold an ordinary Australian passport?

  2. Is your trip a tourist visit of 30 days or less?

  3. Will you enter through an international airport or an accepted land or river checkpoint?

Result

Answer all three

Three quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.

The application, step by step

Before you apply

  1. 1

    Check your route

    Confirm that an Australian passport can use the e-visa. Passports not eligible online must apply at a Cambodian embassy.

    Official portal could not be read during writing.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

    Have a passport valid for 6 months with a blank page, a recent digital photo, and your travel plans ready.

On the official portal

  1. 3

    Apply on evisa.gov.kh

    Complete the online form, upload your photo and passport bio page, and pay the fee by card. Names must match your passport.

    Use only the official site.

  2. 4

    Check and download your e-visa

    Processing is usually about 3 working days. Use the check-and-change tool with your reference number, then print the e-visa.

After you apply

  1. 5

    Complete the e-Arrival form

    This free form is required for all travellers. Complete it within 7 days of arrival and save the QR code.

  2. 6

    Present documents on arrival

    Show your printed e-visa, passport and e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer.

Official website: evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)

Questions Australian travellers actually ask

Based on the destination guide, most passports need an e-visa or visa on arrival. Australia is not on the visa-exempt list. Confirm your route on evisa.gov.kh before you fly.

A tourist e-visa or visa on arrival allows a 30-day stay per entry. It can be extended once, for up to 30 more days, at the immigration department.

Yes. It is run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Other sites offering the same service are private and may charge more.

Yes, every traveller must complete it within 7 days of arrival. It is free and gives you a QR code. It is not a visa.

No. Use only accepted checkpoints: the three international airports and the listed land crossings. Exit-only or closed posts will not accept your visa.

Overstays are fined per day, paid in cash on departure at the airport or border. Long overstays can lead to detention and deportation.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first 48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Australian plug won't fit. Here's what will.

  • 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 and your plugs are type I. An I-to-A adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Same as Australia — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

Pack: one type A adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.

Cambodia drives on the right — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Cambodia · right-hand traffic — the opposite of Australia

  • 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)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33.7°36.3°37.3°36.5°33.7°31.6°30.7°30.4°30.1°30°30.6°31.8°21.7°23.1°25.1°26.1°25.4°24.6°24.1°24°23.9°23.7°22.9°21.7°
  • Daytime high
  • Grey row = night low
  • Best time to go
MonthHigh, °CLow, °CRain, mm
January · best33.721.716.1
February · best36.323.111.3
March37.325.130.1
April36.526.162.1
May33.725.4129
June31.624.6189.6
July30.724.1162.8
August30.424166.8
September30.123.9189.9
October3023.7167.4
November · best30.622.989.1
December · best31.821.727.6

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.

One time zone

Canberra

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Phnom Penh

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How much to tip, in AUD

៛2,000

៛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

Recommended

Local 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.

Get your Cambodia e-Visa in about five business days, without the portal headaches

Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From $90 all-in.

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