How to Obtain a Visa for Cambodia | Procedures & Tips
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Obtaining a Visa to Enter Cambodia
Here are the main options to get a visa to enter Cambodia:
- Visa on Arrival
- Online e-Visa
- Via a Cambodian Embassy or Consulate abroad
1. Obtaining a Visa on Arrival
You can obtain your Cambodian visa upon arrival if you enter through an international airport or selected land/sea borders. Available visas at arrival are E or T categories.
Entry type: Single Entry
Fee: USD 30 - 35
Validity: 1 month
Extension: Depends on the visa type
At arrival, you will need:
- A recent passport photo
- Payment
- For E Visa: Reason for your application
Always follow BCC recommendations before travel.
2. Applying For an Online Tourist Visa (e-Visa)
e-Visa “Tourist” or Visa “E”
The official Cambodia e-Visa website allows you to request an electronic visa for Cambodia.
Before departure:
Entry type: Single Entry only
Fees:
- T Tourist Visa: USD 30
- E Visa: USD 35
Validity to enter Cambodia: 3 months from issuance
Validity on arrival: 1 month
Extensions:
- Tourist Visa: 1 month (once)
- E Visa: 1 - 12 months (EB Business, ER Retirement, ES Student…)
Documents required:
- Recent digital passport photo (JPEG/PNG)
- Valid credit card (Visa/MasterCard)
- Passport photo
Processing time: Up to 3 days. You will receive an email, download and print your e-Visa in 3 copies. Keep one copy safely, it is required for visa extension.
You can also request your visa via e-Arrival.
Official e-Visa contact
- Phone: +855 23 224 973
- Email: info@evisa.gov.kh / 123@evisa.gov.kh / evisacambodia@evisa.gov.kh
3. Applying via Cambodian Embassy or Consulate
Travelers can also apply at Cambodian Embassies or Consulates worldwide. Possible visas: C, E, K.
Requirements when visiting an embassy or consulate:
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- 1 photocopy of passport A4 (page with photo)
- Completed visa application form (1 copy per applicant, including minors)
- Recent passport photo attached
- Work contract, employment certificate, invitation letter, internship certificate, or diplomatic note for diplomatic/service passports
Fee: €35 cash for E Visa + €5 processing
Processing time: 48 business hours
Always contact the embassy/consulate to confirm opening days/hours before visiting.
Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC: https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org
BCC Recommendations
- Pre-issued visas are valid 3 months to enter Cambodia, but once on-site, actual stay is 1 month.
- Passport must have minimum 6 months validity after entry and at least 2 blank pages.
- Visa must be on the passport you travel with; old passports cannot be used.
- Tourist Visa (T) does not convert into a long-term visa (E). Maximum stay: 2 months. For longer stays, choose an E category visa.
- Not all land/sea borders issue visas on arrival or accept e-Visa. Check the Member portal list.
- Some airlines may require a return ticket. BCC provides solutions via the Members portal.
Business Center Cambodia advises and manages your visa extensions whether you are already a resident or planning to move to Cambodia.
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