eVisa
Tourist
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- £60 (US$75)
Do UK citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes, UK passport holders need a visa for Cambodia, most easily arranged online as an e-visa before you fly.
eVisa
Business trip
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- £60 (US$75)
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Cambodia Visa for UK Citizens: e-Visa & Entry Rules
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply at least 4 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
Must also have a blank visa page
Apply ahead
At least 4 days before
GOV.UK's recommended minimum lead time for the e-visa
Entry points
3 airports, 2 land borders
e-Visa and visa on arrival only work at these checkpoints
Three routes into Cambodia
Most people
e-Visa
Apply online at evisa.gov.kh before you fly. It covers a single-entry tourist or business trip and is checked alongside your passport and e-Arrival QR code on arrival.
No pre-booked e-visa
Visa on arrival
Available at Cambodia's three international airports and the two open land border crossings. Pay in clean US dollar notes and bring a passport photo.
Business trips
Embassy visa
Apply in person or by post at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London for a visa sticker in your passport, including business (E) visas.
Cambodia e-Visa types and cost for UK citizens, in British Pounds
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$36 ≈ £29 | ≈ £60 |
Business trip eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$36 ≈ £29 | ≈ £60 |
* 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 tourist e-visa or visa on arrival lets a UK passport holder stay 30 days from the date of entry. This can be extended once for a further 30 days at Cambodia's immigration department before it expires.
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.
Single entry only: The tourist e-visa and visa on arrival allow one entry. Leaving and coming back needs a fresh visa unless you hold a multiple-entry business visa.
One extension only: A 30-day tourist visa can be extended once for another 30 days at the immigration department. After that you must leave Cambodia.
Overstaying: Staying beyond your visa brings a daily cash fine paid when you leave. GOV.UK warns that overstays of more than 30 days can mean detention or deportation.
Not a work permit: A tourist or business e-visa does not let you work in Cambodia. Working needs a business visa plus a separate work permit from the Department of Labour and Social Affairs.
Your document checklist
Eight things to have ready before you start your application, as a UK applicant.
UK passport
Valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with one blank visa page. A damaged or heavily worn passport can be refused.
Passport photo
A recent colour photo. Upload it as a JPEG or PNG for the e-visa. For an embassy application, bring a 2x2 inch photo taken in the last 6 months and staple it to the paper form.
Payment for the visa
e-Visa: pay online by card. Visa on arrival: cash US dollars only, in clean, undamaged bills. Embassy in Washington, D.C.: money order or cashier's cheque only, no cash, cards or personal cheques.
e-Arrival Card
If you enter Cambodia by air, complete the e-Arrival Card within 7 days before arrival. It is free and required at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports.
Only for some visa types
Passport photo for embassy applications
Only if Applying at the embassy instead of online. 35mm x 45mm, taken within the last 6 months, affixed to the paper form if applying in person or by post at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London.Debit or credit card
Only if e-Visa applications. e-visa fees are charged in US dollars but can be paid online with a UK card. Check with your card provider about any foreign transaction charge.Self-addressed stamped return envelope
Only if Postal embassy applications. Needed if applying for an embassy visa by post, so your passport and visa can be sent back to you.Business or sponsor letter
Only if Business visa applicants. A letter from the Cambodian host company or organisation, on their letterhead, for a business (E) visa applied for online or at the embassy.
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
GOV.UK advises UK travellers to apply for the e-visa at least 4 days before flying. Applying about a week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected photo or upload and resubmit.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after you arrive in Cambodia, with a blank page?
Will you enter through one of Cambodia's 3 international airports or the 2 open land border crossings?
Is your trip for tourism or short business, not paid work or a long stay?
Can you pay online by debit or credit card and upload a digital passport photo?
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 and route
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, has a blank page, and is undamaged. Confirm you'll enter through an accepted checkpoint.
- 2
Decide how to apply
Choose the e-visa for the simplest route, or apply in person or by post at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London if you'd rather get a visa sticker before you fly.
On the official portal
- 3
Apply at evisa.gov.kh
Fill in the form with your passport details, upload a digital passport photo and your passport bio page, and pay the fee with a UK debit or credit card.
- 4
Check status and download
Use the check-and-change tool on evisa.gov.kh with your reference number, then download and print your approved e-visa to carry with your passport.
After you apply
- 5
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.
- 6
Register your accommodation
If you're staying in a hotel or guesthouse, check the manager registers you on Cambodia's Foreigners Present in Cambodia System. Register yourself if staying privately.
Questions UK travellers actually ask
Yes. The UK is not on Cambodia's visa-exemption list, so British passport holders need an e-visa, a visa on arrival, or a visa from a Cambodian embassy before travelling.
Yes. Apply online at evisa.gov.kh. The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London does not handle e-visas, so contact the e-visa office directly with any questions about your online application.
GOV.UK advises applying at least 4 days before you travel. Applying a little earlier gives you time to fix a rejected photo or document and resubmit.
Yes. You can apply in person or by post at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London, separately from the online e-visa system.
No. It's a free digital immigration, health and customs declaration you must submit within 7 days of arrival. You still need a visa if you're not visa-exempt.
Yes, online payment is by debit or credit card, though the fee is charged in US dollars. Check with your card provider about any foreign transaction charge.
We could not confirm Cambodia treats other British passport types differently from a British Citizen passport. If you hold one, check directly with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in London before applying.
GOV.UK advises checking with your travel provider, and a return or onward ticket can be requested by border staff or an embassy, so keep a copy to hand.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your UK 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 G
Type G 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 the United Kingdom — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: nothing special — your type G plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.
Cambodia drives on the right — the opposite of home
Compare traffic side:
Cambodia · right-hand traffic — the opposite of United Kingdom
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
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How much to tip, in GBP
៛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.
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 £60 all-in.
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