eVisa
Tourist
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- US$59
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes, Danish citizens need a visa for Cambodia, but most qualify for the e-visa, applied for online before you fly.
eVisa
Business trip
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- US$64
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Cambodia Visa for Danish Citizens: e-Visa & Entry Rules
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply about 10 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
Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Also needs one blank page
Typical processing
About 3 working days
Apply before you travel, not on arrival
Stay allowed
30 days, extendable once
Three routes into Cambodia
Most Danish travellers
e-Visa
Apply at evisa.gov.kh before you fly. It covers a single-entry tourist or business trip and avoids an embassy visit or a border queue.
If e-visa unavailable
Visa on arrival
Danish passport holders can also get a visa on arrival at Cambodia's three international airports and the two open land borders, paid in cash in clean US dollar notes.
Rare cases
Embassy visa
Only needed if your trip does not fit the e-visa or visa-on-arrival rules, for example some long-stay or business purposes. Apply at a Cambodian embassy before travelling.
Cambodia e-Visa types and cost for Danish citizens, in Danish Krones
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$30 | US$59 |
Business trip eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$35 | US$64 |
* 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 Cambodian e-visa or visa on arrival lets Danish citizens stay for 30 days from the date of entry. This can be extended once for a further 30 days at Cambodia's 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.
30 days from entry, not from issue: The 30-day stay starts when you cross the border, not when the e-visa was approved. The visa itself stays valid for entry for 3 months from issue, so you can book flights within that window.
One extension only: A tourist e-visa or visa on arrival can be extended once for 30 more days at the immigration department. Plan ahead if you need longer, since further extensions are not guaranteed.
Overstaying costs money at the border: Staying past your allowed days means a daily fine, paid in cash when you leave Cambodia. It does not let you stay longer without consequence.
Single entry only: The tourist e-visa and visa on arrival are single-entry. Leaving Cambodia and coming back means a new visa, even if your 30 days are not used up.
Your document checklist
Eight things to have ready before you start your application, as a Danish applicant.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank visa page. Standard Danish ordinary passports meet this if renewed in time.
Passport-style photo
A recent colour photo, uploaded as a JPEG or PNG. Danish passport photos from a photo booth or passport office usually meet the size and background rules.
e-Visa application form
Completed online at evisa.gov.kh with your details exactly as printed in your Danish passport.
Online card payment
The e-visa fee is paid by card on the portal. Use an internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard; a Dankort with no international logo may not be accepted.
Onward or return ticket
A return or onward flight ticket can be requested at the border.
Accommodation details
A hotel booking or host address, sometimes asked for at check-in.
e-Arrival QR code
Generated after completing the free Cambodia e-Arrival form online within 7 days of arrival. Needed alongside your e-visa or visa-on-arrival stamp.
Only for some visa types
Invitation or sponsor letter
Only if Business (E) visa applicants. A letter from a Cambodian company or host, on their 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
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
3–5 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Cambodia
—
Show the approval at the border
The e-visa portal sets no fixed earliest date, but approval usually takes about 3 working days. Apply at least 10 days before you fly, so there is time to fix a rejected photo or form and reapply.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your trip for tourism or ordinary business, not study, work or long-term stay?
Will you enter and exit only through one of Cambodia's three international airports or the two listed open land borders?
Does your Danish passport have at least 6 months' validity and one blank page left?
Can you pay the e-visa fee online with an internationally enabled card?
Result
Answer all four
Four 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
Check your passport meets the rules
Make sure your Danish passport is valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date and has a blank page.
- 2
Gather a digital photo and travel details
Have a recent passport-style photo ready, plus your flight and accommodation details for the form.
On the official portal
- 3
Apply at evisa.gov.kh
Fill in the online form with your details exactly as shown in your Danish passport, upload your photo and passport bio page, and pay the fee by card.
- 4
Check your application status
Use the check-and-change tool on evisa.gov.kh with your reference number to see whether your e-visa has been approved.
- 5
Download and print your e-visa
Once approved, usually in about 3 working days, download the PDF and print it to carry alongside your passport.
After you apply
- 6
Submit the Cambodia e-Arrival form
Complete this free form no more than 7 days before you land, and save the QR code it gives you.
- 7
Present everything on arrival
Show your printed e-visa, your Danish passport and your e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer.
Official website: evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)
Questions Danish travellers actually ask
Yes. Danish passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Cambodia's three international airports and the two currently open land borders. It is paid in cash, so bring clean, undamaged US dollar notes.
Denmark issues one type of ordinary passport that all Danish e-visa applicants use. Diplomatic or service passport holders should check with a Cambodian embassy, since their process can differ.
The portal takes online card payment. A Dankort with no international Visa or Mastercard logo may not go through, so use a card that works for international online payments.
If you stay airside and do not pass through immigration, no visa is needed. If you leave the airport or change terminals through immigration, the normal e-visa or visa-on-arrival rules apply.
No. It is a separate free declaration every traveller submits online within 7 days of arrival. Danish citizens still need a visa as well, unless travelling on a passport that is visa-exempt.
The fee is not refunded. Check the refusal reason, for example a blurry photo or a passport with too little validity, fix it, and submit a new application with enough time before you fly.
Yes, the same rule applies to all nationalities. A tourist e-visa or visa on arrival can be extended once for 30 more days at Cambodia's immigration department.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Danish 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 C
Type C is 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
Same as Denmark — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: nothing special — your type 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 Denmark
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)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
- 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.
One time zone
Copenhagen
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Phnom Penh
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How much to tip, in DKK
៛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.
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