Visa to Cambodia: All Things You Need to Know Before Planing a Trip to Cambodia

Almost nationalities need a visa to enter Cambodia but it is quite easy to get it. The following article will show you all about Cambodia visa that you should know before planning a trip to this Kingdom. Let’s check it out:

I. Cambodia Visa Types

There are two main Cambodia visa types depending on your purpose and durations of the intended stay in the country:

Tourist visa allows foreign travelers to stay in Cambodia in 30 days.

Cambodia Tourist Visa (T class)

This tourist visa allows foreign travelers to stay in Cambodia in 30 days. Tourists can apply for the tourist visa in advance (online E-visa) or on arrival at the airports or land crossing borders. The tourist visa can be extended only once for up to 30 days at the Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh or you may get support from a local travel agency. Keep in mind that this is a single visa so after a maximum of 60 days, you must leave Cambodia and obtain a new one if you want to come back.

Cambodia Ordinary Visa (E class)

In case you intend to stay in Cambodia for more than 2 months, you should get the ordinary visa upon arrival at the airports or land border crossings only (not online E-visa). This type of visa also valid for 30 days but you can extend it for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months depending your duration. The 6- and 12-month extensions allow multiple entries into the country, meaning you can leave Cambodia and come back on the same valid visa.

Cambodia ordinary visa is also divided into 4 different types:

• EB Visa Extension or business visa is intended for those working in Cambodia.
• EG Visa Extension is for those searching for employment.
• ER Visa Extension is for retired people. It is usually only granted to those who are 55 years old and up. People under 55 can get ER Visa as long as they prove to have enough savings.
• ES Visa Extension is for students who are studying abroad in Cambodia.

Other Cambodia Visa Types

• K class visa: This is a free lifetime and multiple entries visa, granted to the Cambodian who hold a foreign passport.
• B class visa: This is for employees of organizations that are in Cambodia at the government’s invitation.
• C class visa: This type of visa is only issued to employees of international NGOs with a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia.

II. How to get Tourist Cambodia Visa

Cambodia Tourist Visa is easily obtained upon arrival.

Cambodia Visa Exemption

Passports holders from the following countries can enter Cambodia without visa:

• Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos and Vietnam (single entry and maximum of 30 days).
• Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei, Seychelles (single entry and maximum of 14 days).
• Philippines (single entry and maximum of 21 days).

For longer stay, citizens of these countries also have to obtain Cambodia Visa as other nationalities.

Get a Visa to Cambodia at Cambodian Embassy

Applying for a visa at Embassy or Consulate is a traditional way to make sure that you have visa before getting on plane. You should contact the nearest Cambodian Embassy/ Consulate in your home country first and ask them about documents and procedures before going there in person. Generally, it requires a visa application form, original passport with the validity of at least 6 months before the entry date, a passport-sized photo and visa fee. The paperwork often takes 3-5 working days to process. After that your Cambodia visa will be sent straightly to your home if you choose to receive it by post office or you have go to embassy to take it.

Note: Passport holders from Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Sudan must apply for Cambodia visa in person at a Cambodian Embassy/ Consulate overseas for any kind of visit. This is an only way to get it.

III. Get Visa to Cambodia on Arrival

If you don’t have time to go to Cambodia Embassy in your home country or even there is no embassy there, you can totally get Cambodia visa upon arrival airports or land border checkpoints.

Upon arrival airports or land border checkpoints, tourists need to fill in all required information into Arrival/Departure Card.

Cambodia visa on arrival requirements:

• A passport valid for more than 6 months with at least 1 blank page
• Two passport-size photos
• Visa fee: 30 – 33 USD in cash only
• Visa application form (available upon arrival)

You are required to show your photos and valid passport to Immigration Office and then fill in application form. The fee is 30 USD/ per person at the airports and 33 USD at the border gates for a 30-days stay, pay in cash only. There are often long lines to obtain a visa on arrival and it will take you some time (20 – 30 minutes or more, especially at land border checkpoints).

Entry points to obtain Cambodia Visa on Arrival:

Airports:

• 1. Phnom Penh International Airport
  

  Phnom Penh International Airport – the largest airport in Cambodia.

• 2. Siem Reap International Airport
  

  Siem Reap International Airport – the busiest airport in Cambodia.

• 3. Sihanoukville International Airport

  Sihanouk International Airport – the main gateway to southern coastal regions in Cambodia.

Cambodia – Vietnam crossing borders:

1. Bavet International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng/ Moc Bai, Tay Ninh, Vietnam
2. Kha Orm Sam Nor International Border Checkpoint in Kandal/ Vinh Xuong, Chau Doc, An Giang, Vietnam
3. Tropeang Sre International Border Checkpoint in Kratie/ Hoa Lu, Binh Phuoc, Vietnam
4. Prek Chak International Border Checkpoint (Kampot Province)/ Xa Xia, Ha Tien, Kien Giang, Vietnam
5. Phnom Den International Border Checkpoint in Takeo/ Tinh Bien, An Giang, Vietnam
6. Oyadav International Border Checkpoint in Rattankiri/ Le Tanh, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam
7. Tropieng Phlong International Border Checkpoint in Kampong Cham/ Xa Mat, Vietnam
8. Banteay Chakrey International Border Checkpoint in Prey Veng/ Dinh Ba, Dong Thap, Vietnam
9. Samrong International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng/ My Quy Tay, Long An, Vietnam

 Cambodia – Thailand crossing borders:

1. Cham Yeam International Border Checkpoint in Koh Kong/ Had Lek, Trat, Thailand
2. Poi Pet International Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey/ Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo, Thailand
3. Osmach International Check Point in Odor Meanchey/ Chong Jom, Surin, Thailand
4. Anglong Veng International Check Point in Banteay Meanchey/ Chong Sa Ngam, Sisaket, Thailand
5. Prum International Check Point in Pailin/ Ban Pakard, Chantaburi, Thailand
6. Doung International Check Point in Battambang/ Ban Laem, Chantaburi, Thailand

Cambodia – Laos crossing borders:

1. Dong Krolar International Check Point in Strung Treng/ Voeung Kam, Champasack, Laos

IV. Get Cambodia E-visa

Cambodia E-visa allows foreign tourists to enter the country for tourism purpose only. This is single entry visa and you can stay here with maximum of 30 days. The procedure is very simple and save much time since you don’t need to go to Cambodia Embassy/ Consulate to get visa in person as well as avoid long queue at the airports or land borders. Currently, there are 220 countries eligible for Cambodia E-visa.

Cambodia E-Visa can be completed within 3 working days.

Cambodia E-visa requirements:

• A passport valid for more than 6 months
• A soft copy of passport full data page photo in JPG/ PNG format
• A soft copy of passport-size photo in JPG/ PNG format
• A valid international credit or debit card
• An email address to receive approved E-visa.

Cambodia E-visa procedures:

• Visit E-visa Kingdom of Cambodia (Official Government Website) to apply Cambodia E-visa
• Complete online application form with basic personal information, passport details and a current email address
• Make the payment by using your VisaCard, MasterCard, Union Pay or Alipay. The fee is 36 USD/ per person.
• It will take about 3 working days to process your application. If it is approved, your Cambodia E-visa will be sent to your email.
• You are required to print 2 copies of the Cambodia E-visa to present when entering/exiting the country. It is also advised to keep this copy with you at all times during your stay in Cambodia.

Entry points for Cambodia E-visa:

Terminal building in Phnom Penh Airport.

Tourists getting Cambodia E-visa can enter and exit Cambodia through 3 international airports and 4 land border crossing points:

1. Phnom Penh International Airport
2. Siem Riep International Airport
3. Sihanoukville International Airport
4. Bavet International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng (Cambodia – Vietnam)
5. Cham Yeam International Border Checkpoint in Koh Kong (Cambodia – Thailand)
6. Poipet International Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey (Cambodia – Thailand)
7. Tropaeng Kreal Border Checkpoint in Stung Streng (Cambodia – Laos).

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