Visa policy of Cambodia

Visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries.[1] All visitors must hold a passport containing at least one empty page that is valid for at least six months, as well as a return or onward ticket.[2]

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Visa exemption

Ordinary passports
A Cambodian visa Issued by Royal Cambodian Consulate General in Chongqing to a Chinese citizen

Holders of normal passports of all ASEAN nationals do not require a visa to enter Cambodia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, the maximum allowed period of stay depends on nationality:[1][2][3]

30 days

14 days

#: Not listed by Timatic as being visa-exempt.[2]

In addition, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, nationals of the  Seychelles[6][7][8] do not need a visa for a maximum stay of 15 days.[1] This, however, is not supported by Timatic, which states that nationals of the Seychelles must obtain a visa.[2]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay and Vietnam do not require a visa to enter Cambodia.[2][1]

Future visa-exemption plans

In July 2015 tourism industry representatives proposed a wider visa-free regime as a response to similar moves by neighbouring countries. [9]

A mutual visa-waiver agreement was signed with the  Maldives in January 2023; however, it has yet to be ratified.[10]

Visa on arrival
Map of Cambodian immigration checkpoints which accept e-visa or visa on arrival
Interactive map
Cambodian visa on Arrival in Indian Passport at Bavet Municipality .

Nationals of any country may obtain a visa on arrival for tourism (US$30) or business purposes (US$35), for a maximum stay of 30 days. Extensions are possible.[2]

eVisa
The official Cambodian e-Visa logo

Nationals of any country may also apply for an eVisa online for US$36 prior to arriving in Cambodia. The eVisa allows for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days for tourism purposes.[2][11]

Holders of eVisas may enter via the following entry points:

Transit

Transit passengers who are leaving on the same arrival aircraft do not need a visa when transiting through Phnom Penh International Airport.[2]

Admission restrictions

Day trips (arriving and departing on the same day) are not permitted, except when arriving and departing via Phnom Penh International Airport.[2]

In addition, according to Timatic, nationals of  Kosovo are refused entry and transit in Cambodia.[2]

History

During the COVID-19 pandemic, entry was not allowed for persons who had previously visited or who are originating from France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the United States.[12]

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Cambodia on short-term basis were from the following countries of nationality:[13]

See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Cambodia.

References
  1. "VISA EXEMPTION" (PDF). Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Visa and health information". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. "Visa and Passport". Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  4. Joyce Ann L. Rocamora (13 June 2019). "Cambodia extends visa-free entry for Filipinos to 30 days". Retrieved 16 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. According to Timatic, the maximum stay is 21 days,[2] while according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, the maximum stay is 30 days.[1]
  6. "Cambodia, Seychelles Sign Visa Exemption Accord". Open Development Cambodia. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  7. "Cambodia, Seychelles Sign Visa Exemption Agreement". Agence Kampuchea Press. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  8. "Countries Where Seychelles Nationals Do Not Require a Visa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Seychelles). Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  9. "Call for visa-free travel". Tourism of Cambodia. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  10. Hoang Phong (17 January 2023). "Cambodia, Maldives agree on 30-day visa waiver to revive tourism - VnExpress International". VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Retrieved 20 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "eVisa Kingdom of Cambodia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Cambodia). Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  12. CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK - UPDATE 14.03.2020, International Air Transport Association
  13. "Tourism Statistics Report". Ministry of Tourism Cambodia. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  14. "TOURISM STATISTICS REPORT 2017" (PDF).

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