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(Updated November 14, 2021 Cambodia Visa Requirements)
Great news! As of November 15, 2021, vaccinated foreign tourists can enter Cambodia without quarantine!
Here is what you need to know to enter Cambodia as a tourist in 2021:
Getting a Cambodia Tourist (T) Visa
Visa on Arrival in Cambodia remains suspended. If you are not in possession of a multi-entry Visa Extension of Stay (EOS), then you need to apply for a Visa in Advance from a Cambodian Embassy or consulate. The criteria varies from Embassy to Embassy, so check with them directly.
Tourists can also apply for the tourist e-Visa (electronic online Tourist Visa) at www.evisa.gov.kh or through visa services such as iVisa.com.
Visa Exempt Entry for ASEAN passport holders has been reintroduced.
Cambodia Visa Fee
The cost for a Tourist (T) Visa is $36 USD.
How long can you stay in Cambodia on a (T) Visa?
The Tourist (T) visa allows you to stay in Cambodia for 30 days. You must enter Cambodia within 90 days of when your (T) Visa is issued.
Where can you enter Cambodia?
You can fly into Phnom Penh International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. Cambodia’s land and sea borders remain closed to entry for foreigners without prior authorization.
Requirements to Enter Cambodia as a Tourist in 2021
Preflight PCR Test
ALL Passengers, including children and babies, must have a printed medical certificate indicating a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before arrival into Cambodia. PCR test result documentation must be original (not a copy) and must have a wet ink signature and stamp. See the Covid-19 Travel Medical Certificate Template that you can bring to your doctor. You should also carry color copies of your PCR test results just in case.
Proof of Medical Insurance
Foreign tourists must purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment from Forte Insurance Company. The cost is $90 for a $50,000 policy valid for 20 days.
We also recommend having additional insurance either through your home country that covers you abroad or getting travel insurance such as World Nomads or Safety Wing. It is recommended to print all of your insurance documentation in color and to carry multiple copies.
Covid Vaccination Card/Certificate
All fully vaccinated travelers need to present their vaccination card/certificate in order to be eligible for the reduced 7-day quarantine period.
You will need to present:
• Confirmation of complete vaccination status
• Final dose is required to have been administered at least 14 days prior to arrival
Your vaccine card/certificate must state:
• Travellers Name
• Type of Vaccine
• Date(s) of vaccinations
Note: Vaccine card/certificate must be hard copy (not digital on phone/tablet). If it is a card then make a color photocopy. If it is digital then print it out in color. If your original card/certificate does not have color then don’t worry about this.
Quarantine Requirements
Tourists entering Cambodia on a (T) Visa who are fully vaccinated DO NOT need to quarantine.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated tourists must quarantine for 14 days. In order to apply for a Cambodia Tourist (T) Visa, passengers must pre-book a quarantine hotel.
You will need to book your quarantine hotel in advance. The five approved Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels in Cambodia are: Sokhha Phnom Penh Hotel and Residence, Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, Himawari Hotel Apartments.
These are the only ASQ hotel options for Tourist (T) Visa travelers. These hotels are priced between $1,200 and $1,600 for a 7-day quarantine.
November 2021 update: This latest update includes extensive research from government websites and people who are currently in Cambodia or who have entered recently. We have received many messages from people asking for advice about entering Cambodia right now. Things are changing frequently and unfortunately, we don’t have all the answers.
For the latest updates, we recommend joining the Facebook group Cambodia Visa and Work Permit Group where people are sharing their experiences entering Cambodia right now, Covid-19 testing, requirement changes, and more. Stay safe out there!
Feel free to share your own recent experience entering Cambodia in the comments if you think it can help someone else.
The information below is pre-Covid 19.
Getting a Cambodia visa pre-Covid-19 was a simple and straightforward process.
Below is the information to get a Visa for Cambodia pre-pandemic.
Want to know how to extend your Cambodia visa? Click here.
Cambodia has one of the laxest visa processes in Southeast Asia making it a popular destination for people from all across the world.
You can purchase a Cambodia Visa On Arrival when you arrive at the airport in Cambodia or at land border crossings from Thailand, Vietnam or Laos.
If you’re the type of person who likes to plan ahead, you can get your Cambodia visa before you leave on your trip. This can be done at a Cambodia embassy or consulate abroad. You can also purchase an electronic visa (e-Visa) for Cambodia through an online visa service.
In this article, we’ve outlined what you need to do for whichever option you choose.
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Getting Your Cambodia Visa on Arrival
Note: A majority of countries can get a Visa On Arrival in Cambodia, but some cannot. There are currently nine countries that are visa-exempt, meaning they do not require a Cambodia visa when staying for 30 days or less. The complete list of countries that can and cannot get a Cambodia Visa On Arrival is here.
Types of Cambodia Visas
There are two types of Cambodia visas you can get on arrival. Check the box on your Cambodia Visa On Arrival form to choose which visa type you would like to get.
TOURIST (T) Visa ($30 USD as of May 2019.)
ORDINARY (E) Visa ($35 USD as of May 2019).
Which Type of Cambodia Visa Should You Get?
TOURIST (T) VISA
If you’re coming to Cambodia for less than 2 months in total, you should get a TOURIST (T) VISA. This is a 1-month single-entry visa that you can extend one time for one month without leaving the country. The cost of a TOURIST (T) VISA is USD $30.
ORDINARY (E) VISA
If you are coming to Cambodia for longer than 2 months in total, you will need to get an ORDINARY (E) VISA. This is a 1-month single-entry visa that you can extend for an additional 1, 3, 6, or 12 months without leaving the country. The 1 and 3-month visas are single-entry, the 6 and 12-month visas are multiple-entry, meaning you can leave Cambodia and return using the same visa. The cost of an ORDINARY (E) VISA is USD $35.
The rules for extending a Cambodia visa changed in 2017. Read: How to Extend Your Cambodia Visa
What You Will Need to Get Your Cambodia Visa On Arrival
The following applies for Visa On Arrival for both the Cambodia TOURIST (T) VISA and ORDINARY (E) VISA.
1. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date.
2. Two free pages in your passport (visa takes up a whole page).
3. A Visa On Arrival application form provided at the airport or land border crossing.
4. One recent passport photograph (4 x 6). It is now possible to have your passport photo scanned to use on your visa at the Phnom Penh International Airport. There is a small fee ($2 USD at the time of writing) for this service, paid at the visa application counter.
5. Visa Fee: A cash payment of $30 USD for a TOURIST (T) VISA or $35 USD for an Ordinary (E) VISA.
6. At the airport/land crossing: The Cambodia visa application form will be given to you on the airplane or bus, or you can pick it up inside the airport or at the land border crossing. You’ll need your passport, the application form, passport photo, and payment in USD cash. The staff at the visa application counter will process your application and your passport will be returned to you with your full-page visa inside.
How long it takes depends on how many people are there at the time of your arrival. Once you turn in your paperwork you should get your passport back with your visa in it within 10-15 minutes. You can then proceed through immigration.
Once you figure out how you want to get your Cambodia visa you can start the fun trip planning, like figuring out where to go!
Getting a Cambodia Visa at a Cambodia Embassy or Consulate Abroad
If you are from a country that requires you to get a Cambodia visa before you travel, or if you just prefer to have your physical Cambodia visa in your passport before your trip, then you can head to a Cambodia Embassy or Consulate abroad to apply for a Cambodia visa there. You can find a list of Cambodia Embassies and Consulates here.
The requirements to get your Cambodia visa at a Cambodia Embassy or Consulate will likely be the same as above for the Visa On Arrival. Just to be sure, call, email, or check their website ahead of time before you make the trip. That way you can ensure you have all of the paperwork, the right Cambodia visa photo size, and anything else that might be required for the type of Cambodia visa you are applying for.
You don’t want to go all the way there only to find out that you are missing something and have to go back again! There may be different requirements for citizens of different countries, so it’s better to check before you go.
If you do not live close to a Cambodia Embassy or Consulate, then you may be able to send your passport in by mail. In this case, be sure to start the process early so there is plenty of time to get your passport and visa back before your trip.
Getting a Cambodia e-Visa (Electronic Visa) Online
Another option that is available for citizens of many countries is to get an e-Visa for Cambodia before your trip.
To get an e-Visa for Cambodia all you need to do is fill out the online e-Visa application and make the payment either by credit/debit card or Paypal.
You will receive the documents you need for your Cambodia visa by email. The e-Visa does have a service fee, but you are paying for the convenience of not having to deal directly with a Cambodia Embassy. When you arrive in Cambodia you’ll present your passport and the documents that were emailed to you at immigration. It is a simple and straightforward process.
Overstaying Your Cambodia Visa
If you overstay your Cambodia visa, you will be charged $10 per day starting from the date of expiration (as of August 2017). The fine is payable to immigration when you leave the country.
If you are overstaying your visa for three days or less, it may be cheaper to pay the overstay charge than get a visa extension. Technically you may be charged for a visa extension on your way out of the country, but this usually doesn’t happen.
Extending Your Cambodia Visa
TOURIST (T) VISAS can be extended for one month without leaving the country.
ORDINARY (E) VISAS can be extended for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months without leaving the country.
Read: How to Extend Your Cambodia Visa.
Double Check Your Visa On Arrival
When purchasing your Cambodia Visa On Arrival at airports or land crossings, be sure to double check your visa when you get it. An ORDINARY (E) Visa should have a series of 8 numbers on the left-hand side of the visa. Ensuring you received the correct visa will save you a lot of trouble and money down the road if you are staying in Cambodia longer than 2 months.
Wrapping Up
Whether you are getting a Cambodia visa at a Cambodia Embassy or Consulate abroad, getting a Cambodia e-Visa or Visa On Arrival, the process shouldn’t be too difficult. We hope this article answered your questions about getting a Cambodia visa.
Now you can get to the fun parts of planning your trip to the Kingdom of Wonder like figuring out which awesome places to visit, what to eat, and deciding which beautiful and affordable hotels to stay at!
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Hi, I am visiting Cambodia as part of a tour with a UK holiday company (I am British). We are travelling by boat from Cao Lanh in Vietnam along the Mekong into Cambodia and landing at Phnom Penh. Do you know if I can use an evisa for this entry to Cambodia as the online application form only lists 7 ports and 3 of those are airports – which port would it be if I can? Otherwise, would an on arrival visa be availabvle as I don’t really want to have to travel to London for a normal visa.
As a British citizen, you will be able to get a visa on arrival for Cambodia.
I have a 30-day E (work) visa. I’d like to renew for 3-6 months when the 30 days is up. I’m in Battambang.
A couple of questions, if I may.
* I’d like to avoid going back down to Phnom Penh to renew. Can I go to Immigration in Siem Reap to do this?
* Failing that: could a travel agent in Battambang do the job? (Send passport to Immigration, etc.)
* Some say you need a letter from your employer to renew a work visa- is that true? (If so, what does the letter need to say?)
Thanking you…
Hi John, thanks for your questions. From our understanding of the current laws, it’s your first time visiting Cambodia you can extend your Ordinary (E) visa for 6 months. If it is not your first time in Cambodia you can only extend your Ordinary (E) visa for 3 months. You will not need a letter from an employer to do this as the (E) visa is not a working visa. If you want to work in Cambodia your job will need to help you obtain a Work Permit. If you have a work permit through an employer you can get a 12-month (E) visa. Hope that helps!
I’m using this info to plot my return. Can’t wait!
Awesome! When are you guys coming back?!
This is such good information! Thanks for putting it together. Some places make it so hard to visit just because their visas are so tough and time consuming. Combodia visa regulations seem so welcoming and like a breath of fresh air!
They are certainly more relaxed than many other places, although as of September 4, 2017 some of the long term visa laws have changed. You can find out more information here: https://www.b2b-cambodia.com/articles/work-permits-required-for-long-term-visa-extensions/
Fantastic resource! I’ve been wanting to go to Cambodia for a while so this really lights my fire. I had no idea they offered a Visa that allows you to say for longer than 2 months. Plus, it’s nice to know that it can be extended up to 12 months just by renewing, not reapplying.
Hi Mia, so glad you found it useful! Based on new visa laws from September 4, 2017 you can extend an Ordinary (E) visa for 3 months. You can only extend for 6 or 12 months if you have a Work Permit now.
Really helpful article – I actually really like the approach to overstaying your visa, where you’re charged a fee, as opposed to other countries who arrest and issue bans against entering the country again. Good to know about the different visas on offer for travelers, I think my first trip would be less than 2 months so the tourist visa would work for me first up. Who knows though maybe I’ll fall in love and need a new visa for a longer stay the next time!
It’s been known to happen 😀 After many visits to the Kingdom of Wonder we ended up moving here!
Such a useful and handy guide for visas to Cambodia. Thanks for the information, nice to have it all in one spot to refer to.
Cheers Sara, so glad you found it useful!
Knowing how to get a visa, particularly for Asian countries can be quite confusing sometimes. I will admit to always preferring to get my visas before I travel. I think it’s my OCD to be prepared. Thanks for taking the time to write this guide as I know it will be super useful to so many.
Thanks for your feedback, Kerri. Happy to know you found it useful. It never hurts to be prepared 🙂
Thanks for the very useful information with practically all the details needed. I have always been planning to visit Cambodia and I am really glad to know that the process is reasonable and easy for the tourists.
Thanks for reading, Jitaditya! Cambodia is one of the easiest countries for getting a visa on arrival, and extending your visa long term.
Thanks for the helpful post! We haven’t been to Cambodia yet, but it’s on our list! I think it’s a similar process to Thailand? (in saying that, it’s been a LONG time since we went to Thailand, so I could be wrong!). I think it’s funny that you are only fined $10/day if you overstay the visa. It doesn’t seem too stressful in that case. Good to know you need passport-sized photos upon arrival too! Thanks again!
Glad you found it helpful, Kim-Ling! Thailand is a bit different depending on your nationality, but can still be quite an easy process. Cambodia is one of the simplest in terms of visa on-arrival and long term stays by extending your ORDINARY (E) VISA without leaving the country.
Great information! And I agree. It’s really easy to get a visa. We just got the visa on arrival and it was easy peasy. 🙂
Most probably my next destination. Great timing to have this info.
Glad to hear it, Gokul! Hope you have a great trip 🙂
Great information here. I’m pretty sure we just got out visa on arrival into Cambodia but you’re making me second guess myself. Will have to bookmark this for next time. Super useful.
Hi Skye,
Getting a visa on arrival in Cambodia is a very simple process. That’s probably what you did 🙂
Cheers! -Jen
Hi I just passed over the border from Vietnam on a very remote border (phenm den ) with no usd just vnd ! Make sure you have usd !!! We had to pay 8700000 vnd (38usd) nothing we could do About it even though we tried ! Plus no ATMs even close to here or transport some have reported spending up to 60 usd taxi we however have been using local bus but it is hard work very hard work ! Some times money is just not worth fighting for
Watch out for that health check tooo WTF ahhh you have fever sick you sick you pay ( if this happens tell them backpack is heavy hard work hard work usally does it !
But Cambodia is amazing ! Smile laugh point and wave when things are not going to plan and scammers don’t back down just remember they are poor you don’t won’t the cheapest rate you won’t a fair rate !
Thank you for sharing your experience at that border crossing! Sounds like it was quite an ordeal, so glad you made it through. Love your positive attitude and so glad you have enjoyed Cambodia. It is an amazing country!
I got a tourist visa on arrival when I entered Cambodia by land from Laos. We had to pay an extra 1$ for a medical check (a form) and 35$ instead of the official 30$ for the visa (corruption). I stayed only one month so I didn’t need to extend it, but I’ll keep the information for the future. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Cheers for your comment! 🙂 Do you remember which border-crossing you went through from Laos? We have been scammed (twice!) at the Poipet border between Thailand and Cambodia and ended up paying more than the Cambodia visa fee. We live and learn, but sometimes it’s hard to avoid.
I don’t remember the name of the border, but if I remember well there is only one land border between Cambodia and Laos. In Laos you usually leave from the 4000 islands and you enter Cambodia through Stung Treng.
And yes, even if you know them in advance these scams are difficult to avoid 🙁
I already have a Cambodia visa but it will expire in July I was wondering how can I extend or renew that ..I plan to revisit cambodian in October of this year. Please help .
Hi Channy! I think the easiest thing to do is get a new visa, either get a tourist visa or an ordinary (E) visa, when you are back in October. Otherwise it will be quite costly to get an extension if you aren’t going to be in Cambodia between July and October. Where is your passport from? That may make a difference.