A Tourist Visa (Visa T) is required for most nationalities. The official Cambodia e-Visa website currently lists some nationalities as exempt. For everyone else, the usual options are the official online e-Visa, obtained before departure, or a visa on arrival.
- Who can enter Cambodia without a tourist visa?
- Temporary visa exemption for Chinese travellers
- The official e-visa — how to obtain it
- Visa on arrival
- E-visa or visa on arrival: which to choose?
- E-Arrival Card
- Cambodia v-Pass
- Extending your visa in Cambodia
- Necessary documents
- What happens at the airport
- Our practical advice
- Frequently asked questions
Who can enter Cambodia without a tourist visa?
Nationals of the following countries are currently listed by the official Cambodia e-Visa website as exempt from the Tourist Visa (Visa T):
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Brunei Darussalam
- Myanmar
Official source: evisa.gov.kh — Tourist Visa (Visa T).
Temporary visa exemption for Chinese travellers
Valid until 15 October 2026
This programme is temporary. It is not a permanent visa exemption.
Effective period: 15 June 2026 → 15 October 2026.
Eligible travellers are holders of a People’s Republic of China (PRC) passport, including:
- Mainland China
- Hong Kong
- Macau
Taiwan is explicitly excluded from this temporary exemption.
- No Tourist Visa (Visa T) required
- No visa fee
- Maximum stay: 14 days per entry
- Multiple entries are permitted during the programme period
- The traveller must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card
- Eligibility does not depend on travelling directly from China
Official sources: evisa.gov.kh, AKP, AKP.
The official e-visa — how to obtain it
The official e-visa is the simplest and most recommended solution for travelers. It is obtained before departure and avoids any queues at immigration.
It can only be obtained on the official Cambodian government website: evisa.gov.kh. Be wary of the dozens of third-party sites that mimic the official interface and charge two to three times more for the same result.
Important: the official Cambodia e-Visa website currently lists Poipet and Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) as temporarily closed for e-Visa entry until further notice. This does not necessarily mean that the border crossing itself is closed. Other e-Visa entry points remain listed, including Bavet (Svay Rieng) and Tropaeng Kreal (Stung Treng), plus Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS). Check the official list before travelling: evisa.gov.kh.
The figures below are those published for the Tourist Visa (Visa T) on the official e-Visa website.
Features of the e-visa
Application procedure
- Go to evisa.gov.kh
- Create an account with your email address
- Fill out the online form (personal information, travel details)
- Upload a passport-sized photo in JPEG format (white background, face visible)
- Pay the 30 USD by credit card
- Receive your e-visa by email within 3 business days
- Print the e-visa or keep it on your phone
Apply at least one week before your departure to have time to correct any errors without stress. During peak season (December–January), processing times may be slightly longer.
E-visa or visa on arrival: which to choose?
The official Tourist e-Visa (Visa T) allows a stay of 1 month. Our recommendation: opt for the e-visa if you have a few days before departure. You arrive with everything in order and pass through immigration faster. The visa on arrival remains a backup if you book your trip at the last minute.
Visa on arrival
The tourist visa on arrival is available at Techo International Airport (KTI), serving Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS), as well as at certain land border crossings. Check the current official fee before departure. It is a valid option, but less convenient than the e-visa as queues can be long at Techo International Airport (KTI) during peak season.
Price and conditions
Payment is exclusively in cash US dollars. Bring clean bills — crumpled, torn, or too damaged bills are sometimes refused. Some agents at the border may ask for an unofficial "tip": you can politely refuse.
E-Arrival Card
Since July 1, 2024, all travelers arriving in Cambodia by air (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville) must fill out an electronic arrival card called Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA). This formality is separate from the visa and is in addition to it.
The form asks for your personal information, a scan of your passport, and a passport-sized photo. It replaces the paper forms that were filled out on board the plane. Land entries (borders with Vietnam or Thailand) are not affected — paper forms are still used there.
Complete the Cambodia e-Arrival at arrival.gov.kh or via the official app (App Store · Google Play) within 7 days before arrival. According to Cambodian Immigration, it can also be submitted on arrival. The service is free and takes less than 10 minutes.
Source: General Department of Immigration — the e-Arrival can be submitted within 7 days before arrival or on arrival, and it is free.
Cambodia v-Pass
Since July 1, 2025, the General Department of Immigration has launched the Cambodia v-Pass (Visitor Pass). It replaces physical entry and exit stamps and QR stickers for foreign travelers at the three international airports (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville) and at international seaport checkpoints.
Travelers can retrieve their v-Pass by email, on arrival.gov.kh, or in the Cambodia e-Arrival app (App Store · Google Play). Keep it accessible during your stay: you may be asked to show it. On departure, the exit is recorded in the system — there is no physical exit stamp at these checkpoints.
Source: GDI announcement, reported by AKP.
Extending your visa in Cambodia
If you wish to stay longer, it is possible to extend your visa without leaving the country. The extension is done through licensed visa agencies, which can be easily found in Phnom Penh (BKK1 district) and Siem Reap.
- One-month extension: about 40–50 USD depending on the agency
- Three-month extension: about 100–130 USD
- The agencies process your application in 2–3 working days
- You will need to leave your passport with the agency during processing
The other option is a "visa run": briefly exit to a neighboring country (Thailand, Vietnam, or Laos) and return with a new visa on arrival. This practice is legal but increasingly regulated — some border posts limit the number of consecutive visa runs.
Necessary documents
- Valid passport with more than 6 months of validity remaining at entry
- Passport with at least one blank page (visa on arrival, land borders). At international airports and seaports, the entry/exit stamp is replaced by the v-Pass.
- Passport-sized photo (for visa on arrival and e-visa) — white background, passport format
- Return or exit ticket (rarely requested but officially required)
- Proof of sufficient funds (rarely checked in practice)
Official Cambodian e-visa site
The official and only address to use is: evisa.gov.kh — site of the Cambodian Ministry of Interior. Do not go through third-party sites that will charge you 50 to 100 USD more for exactly the same visa.
What happens at the airport
Here’s a step-by-step process upon your arrival at a Cambodian airport — Techo International Airport (KTI), serving Phnom Penh, or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Sihanoukville (KOS) follows the same procedure but with less traffic.
Before the flight — what you should have done
Steps upon arrival
Step 1 — If you have a visa on arrival: Visa on Arrival counter
Before going to immigration, head to the Visa on Arrival counter (clearly marked in the hall). Present your passport and a passport-sized photo. Check the current official fee before departure. A visa will be affixed in your passport — expect 15 to 30 minutes depending on the crowd. If you have an e-visa, proceed directly to the next step.
Step 2 — Immigration
Present your passport (with visa) and your e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer. If you completed the e-Arrival online before the flight, you will access a dedicated faster line. If you did not, tablets are available at the airport to fill it out on-site — expect additional time.
Step 3 — Customs
The customs declaration is now integrated into the e-Arrival Card — you no longer have to fill out a paper form on the plane. If you have nothing to declare (more than 10,000 USD in cash, taxable goods), proceed directly to the baggage claim.
Step 4 — Baggage claim and exit
Collect your luggage, then head to the exit. At Techo International Airport (KTI), serving Phnom Penh, allow 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach downtown. A fixed taxi fare of 25 USD is the published rate, or book via PassApp / Welcome Pickups. Avoid touts inside the terminal who charge inflated rates.
The new international airport in Siem Reap (SAI, opened in October 2023) is located about 50 km from the city center, which is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour by road. Plan your transfer in advance — taxi or hotel shuttle. The old airport (REP) has been closed since 2023.
Some agents at the border or at the visa counter may slip a form with a dollar bill on top — this is an invitation to pay an unofficial "tip". You can politely ignore it and take back your passport. You are not obligated to pay.
Our practical advice
Get your e-visa before you leave: the 3 business days processing time is not an issue if you plan ahead. You avoid the queue at Phnom Penh immigration (which can exceed an hour during peak season December–January).
Booking at the last minute? A tourist visa on arrival is available at Cambodian international airports. Check the current official fee before departure. Bring clean, unwrinkled bills — damaged bills are sometimes refused.
Don’t forget the e-Arrival Card: since July 2024, it is a formality separate from the visa, to be completed for free at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before arrival. According to Cambodian Immigration, it can also be submitted on arrival.
In any case: check the expiration date of your passport well before booking your flight. Renewing a French passport takes several weeks — don’t find yourself stuck two months before departure.
FAQ
Yes. French nationals are not on the current Tourist Visa exemption list. The official Tourist e-Visa (Visa T) costs USD 30 on evisa.gov.kh (single entry, stay of 1 month, valid for 3 months from the date of issue, 3 business days). A tourist visa on arrival is also available at international airports. Check the current official fee before departure.
The official Tourist e-Visa (Visa T) costs USD 30. It is single entry, allows a stay of 1 month, and is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Apply at evisa.gov.kh; processing takes 3 business days. A tourist visa on arrival is available at international airports and involves an extra queue. Check the current official fee before departure. We recommend the e-visa unless you are short on time.
Yes. The extension is done through authorized visa agencies for about 40 USD per additional month. You need to submit your passport to the agency for 2–3 days. Another option is the "visa run" — briefly exit to a neighboring country and return with a new visa.
It is a formality separate from the visa, in place since July 1, 2024, for travelers arriving by air. The Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) replaces the paper forms distributed on planes. Complete it for free at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before arrival. Cambodian Immigration also says it can be submitted on arrival. It is not a visa.
More than 6 months of validity remaining at entry, for the Tourist Visa (Visa T). If your passport will not meet that, renew it before you travel.