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Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes.

Chinese citizens need a visa for a typical tourist trip to Cambodia. An e-visa covers it.

  • eVisa

    Tourist

    Validity

    30 days

    Processing
    3–5 business days
    Total cost
    ¥422 (US$59)

  • eVisa

    Business trip

    Validity

    30 days

    Processing
    3–5 business days
    Total cost
    ¥458 (US$64)
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Cambodia Visa for Chinese Citizens: e-Visa and Entry Rules

  • 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 CNY
  3. How long you may stay
  4. Documents
  5. When to apply
  6. Eligibility check
  7. How to apply
  8. FAQ
  9. China vs. Cambodia essentials

  • Passport

    Valid 6 months

    Counted from arrival. Needs one blank page.

  • Stay allowed

    30 days per entry

    Tourist e-visa. Extendable once by up to 30 days.

  • Apply by

    About 7 days ahead

    Processing is about 3 working days. Leaves room to resubmit.

Two routes into Cambodia

  • Most people

    e-Visa

    Apply on evisa.gov.kh before you fly. Single entry, tourist stay up to 30 days. Pay by card online. Enter by an accepted airport or open land border.

  • If eligible

    Visa on arrival

    Available at the three international airports and the open land borders. Paid in cash in US dollars. Confirm your eligibility on the official site before you fly.

Cambodia e-Visa types and cost for Chinese citizens, in Chinese Yuans

e-VisaValidityProcessingGovernment feeAll-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist

eVisa

30 days

3–5 business days

US$30 ≈ ¥215

≈ ¥422

Business trip

eVisa

30 days

3–5 business days

US$35 ≈ ¥250

≈ ¥458

* 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. This is not a 180-day rule like the Schengen area. Each visit needs its own visa.

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: Single entry, up to 30 days. The stay counts from your arrival date.

  • Extension: A tourist visa can be extended once, by up to 30 days, at the immigration department in Phnom Penh. Plan this before the first 30 days end.

  • Business visa: A business visa's stay follows the validity it is issued with. A sponsor letter from a Cambodian company is needed.

  • Overstaying: Overstays are fined in cash per day, paid at the airport or border when you leave.

Your document checklist

Seven things to have ready before you start your application, as a Chinese applicant.

  • Passport

    Valid at least 6 months after arrival, with at least one blank visa page. Visible damage can lead to refusal.

  • Passport-style photo

    Recent colour photo, JPEG or PNG for the e-visa. Blurry, cropped or non-passport-style photos are often rejected.

  • Online application form

    Completed on evisa.gov.kh. Names must match your passport exactly.

  • Return or onward ticket

    Asked for at the border. Keep a copy with your passport.

  • Hotel booking or host address

    Sometimes asked at check-in or at the border.

  • e-Arrival QR code

    Free online form, completed within 7 days of arrival. Not a visa, but checked with it.

Only for some visa types

  • Sponsor letter

    Only if Business visa only. A letter from the Cambodian company or organisation on its letterhead.

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 official portal does not publish a fixed window. Processing is about 3 working days. Applying 7 days ahead leaves room to resubmit.

Three questions, 20 seconds

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

  2. Will your passport be valid for 6 months after arrival, with at least one blank page?

  3. Will you enter at an airport or at Bavet or Trapeang Kriel, the open land crossings?

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 visa need

    Confirm on the official Cambodian site that Chinese passport holders are eligible for the e-visa.

    Official site could not be read at the time of writing.

  2. 2

    Gather your documents

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

On the official portal

  1. 3

    Apply on evisa.gov.kh

    Fill in the online form, upload your photo and passport bio page, and pay by card.

  2. 4

    Download your e-visa

    Once approved, usually in about 3 working days, download and print the PDF e-visa. Check its status with your reference number.

After you apply

  1. 5

    Submit the e-Arrival form

    Complete the free form within 7 days of arrival and save the QR code.

  2. 6

    Show your documents on arrival

    Present 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 Chinese travellers actually ask

Yes, for a typical tourist trip. An e-visa covers it. Check evisa.gov.kh before you apply, as the official site could not be confirmed at the time of writing.

Visa on arrival is available at the three international airports and some open land borders, paid in cash in US dollars. Check that you are eligible on the official site before you fly.

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

No. It is a free online immigration, health and customs form. You must complete it within 7 days of arrival and keep the QR code. It does not replace your visa.

Not with an e-visa right now. Trapeang Kriel (from Laos) and Bavet (from Vietnam) are the open land crossings. The Thai crossings at Poipet and Cham Yeam are temporarily closed for e-visa entry.

You pay a daily fine in cash at the airport or border when you leave. Long overstays can lead to detention and deportation.

Visa sorted

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

Your Chinese plug fits. Here's what to expect.

  • Type A

    Two flat pins

  • Type C

    Two round pins · 2.5 A

  • Type G

    Three flat pins · 13 A

Type A

Type A and C sockets are used both at home and in Cambodia, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Against 220 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: nothing special — your type A and C plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.

Cambodia drives on the right — just like home

Compare traffic side:

Cambodia · right-hand traffic — same as China

  • 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

Beijing

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Phnom Penh

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How much to tip, in CNY

៛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 ¥422 all-in.

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