Cambodia Visa requirements for Visa on Arrival

Do I need a Visa to travel to Cambodia?

A Cambodia tourist visa is required for travel to the country unless you are Philipino, Malaysian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Laotian or a returning Cambodian. While it is possible to apply for a visa in advance, it is often more convenient to apply and pay for a visa when you first arrive in the country. The application procedure is expained below...

Key considerations for Cambodian Travel?

• Can I get a visa?
• When to travel? Consider the monsoon seasons.
• What to see and do in Cambodia?
• Avoid the worst tourist crowds at key sites with careful planning.

How do I apply for the Cambodia Visa on arrival?

Complete the straightforward Cambodia Visa Application Form at the airport or border, pay US$20 in cash along with a passport-sized photograph. The Cambodian Visa on arrival process is simple, routine and results in a tourist visa valid for 30 days.

At peak arrival times in the high season this application procedure can drag on a little as your passport makes its way down a long line of uniformed officials. If you would like us to handle your visa application, you are on a tight schedule or keen to move quickly through the airport please arrange an ABOUTAsia VIP fast-track arrival procedure at Siem Reap airport.

My passport is about to expire!

You must have a passport valid for a minimum of six months to accompany the Cambodian Visa on arrival application.

Can I apply for a Cambodian Visa online before I arrive?

You can apply on-line for a Cambodia Visa but we DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS. The process should issue an electronic visa after around three days and costs US$5 more than a standard Visa for Cambodia. The e-visa is not currently valid at all land crossings, notably the Kaam Samnor crossing near Chau Doc (Vietnam) and the Steung Treng crossing from Laos.

Can I stay longer than 30 days in Cambodia?

ABOUTAsia can help you with longer-stay visas.

You can get an extension for a maximum further 30 days through the Department of Immigration, or apply for a business visa on arrival, which can be extended for up to 12 months. For the extension it is necessary usually to travel to Phnom Penh. Alternatively you can always leave and re-enter the country to restart the 30 day period.

Departure tax - Is there any departure tax when leaving the country?

The previous departure tax of US$25 is now included in your airfare. Do please remember to spend your Riels before you get to the airport, as they will not be exchanged in other countries - alternatively donate them to a worthy cause, such as our rural schools projects.