Visa For Cambodia

Getting a visa for Cambodia is one of the easiest processes, with multiple arrangements for all kinds of travellers. These apply irrespective of your port of entry or nationality. The procedure is straight-forward with it’s requirements and procedures being clear and self-explanatory. The most commonly used procedures to obtain a Cambodian visa include e-visas and visa on arrival.

Visa on arrival can be obtained at airports or at land border crossings. Read on to know everything about getting a visa for Cambodia.

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Cambodia visa update 2020

Cambodia still has a few active cases of Covid, and are doing everything within their power to curb the spread. This includes travel regulations for foreign travellers.

Covid Update: July 1, 2020

The visa for Cambodia will cover an entire page of your passport, making it a great souvenir to remember your time there.

VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR CAMBODIA

The Visa on arrival allows you to skip the tedious procedure of applying in advance. Filling multiple forms, uploading documents, paying an online fee and having to wait for approval. Most nationalities can avail visa on arrival at all international airports. It can also be obtained at land border crossings in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Visa on arrival is issued for stays up to 30 days, single entry only. A one month extension is however, possible.

Visa Fee : For Visa on arrival is $30 USD.

Required Documents For Visa On Arrival

• Original passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Cambodia.
• One recently taken photo of the size 4 × 6 cm on a white background.

A few documents that are not absolutely required but we recommend you have them on you, include:

• A copy of the confirmed return flight tickets. However, if the applicant intends to come by road, he/she should have a cover letter. This letter must mention the visa for the next country, which can be Vietnam or Thailand.

Note that there is no option of Visa on Arrival in Thailand when travelling by road from Cambodia. However, if a visa is already acquired or not required (many nationalities are visa exempt!), the applicant can enter the border via the Aranyaprophet Checkpoint.

• A copy of credit card statements or bank statements that serves as a proof to survive the expenses in Cambodia. Or else, the applicant can have 500 USD cash as proof of ability to manage expenses for at least 15 days.
• A copy of the hotel accommodation

Obtaining a visa on arrival for Cambodia is an extremely easy and self understood process.

AIRPORT

A Cambodian visa on arrival can be acquired at either of the three international airports – Siem Reap, Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville. It would cost $30 and usually take upto 45 mins to an hour depending on the number of arrivals. In peak season (January. June,July, August), it could easily exceed an hour as well.

Process :
On arrival in Cambodia, you would need to apply for Visa on arrival. The procedure is fairly simple. On arrival, head to the “Visa on Arrival” area. Grab a copy of the application form. Fill all the details in the application form.
You will see two lines/counters. One to submit the documents and another to pick up the passport. Head to the first counter and submit the following :

• Completed Arrival-Departure card
• Completed application form
• 1 passport size photograph
• Completed customs form
• Passport

Go to the second line and wait till they call your name. You will then pay the visa fee and pick up your passport. Visa fee must be paid in USD.

Important: Make sure to bring $30 USD in cash (US dollars). The ATMs at the Visa on Arrival often timeout and there are no currency exchanges.

LAND BORDER CROSSING

Cambodia has an approximate of 12 international land border crossings. The most common are Aranya Pratet/Poipet from Thailand to Cambodia, Moc Bai/ Bavet from Vietnam to Cambodia and Trapeang Kriel/Nong Nok Khiene from Laos to Cambodia. You can get visas on arrival at all of them, just right after exiting the former country and it’s the same procedure as on the airports.

Another way offered by bus and private transport companies on the way from Thailand to Cambodia is to get a visa at the consulate located close to the border.

This simply involves filling out a form on the way to the border, paying the required fee and submitting your passport to the guide on board, which is then taken to the consulate. The procedure usually doesn’t take too long, but then again it solely depends on the number of passengers.

Post this, you exit the country and make your way through Cambodian immigration without having to apply for a visa on arrival. After having your passport stamped and your departure card attached to your passport, you officially enter Cambodia. Doing this without a guide is not something we’d recommend, as the language barrier will make things quite complicated at the consulate. If you are crossing the border on your own, simply opt for the visa on arrival.

The staff at the airport immigration counters is friendly. However, queues might be long.

APPLYING FOR AN E-VISA FOR CAMBODIA

This online process for e-Visa for Cambodia was made official by the Cambodian government in July 2016. Allowing citizens from most countries, that hold a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months, to apply for an e-visa. Applicants ought to apply at least 4 days prior to their visit. Once issued, an e-Visa for Cambodia is valid for 3 months starting from the date of issue permitting a stay of 30 days. E-Visa is comparatively more expensive (an additional fee is levied for procuring an e-visa) as opposed to a Visa on arrival which is ideally recommended in terms of convenience as well as the cost. The fee for E-Visa is $36 USD ($30 USD application fee plus $6 USD processing fee)

Step by Step guide for procuring an E-Visa

• Most nationalities are eligible to apply for Cambodia, these include the following.
• Approved E-Visa is sent to the email or it can be downloaded from the E-Visa portal.
• You must present a copy of approved E-Visa at the port of entry in Cambodia.
• E-Visa can be issued for stays up to 30 days, single entry only.

Application Process :
You have to apply for the Cambodian E-Visa at the E-Visa portal. It is a 3 step process

• Create a user account while filling the online application:
• Fill the application and pay the required visa fee
•  Print or download the E-Visa on approval

Documents required :

• 1 passport size digital photo
• Scanned copy of passport Id page (optional)

Processing Time – An E-Visa usually takes 3 business days to approve.
Priority Visa Service- There is no expedited service. You must wait for 3 business days to know the result.
Customer Service : The Cambodian E-Visa portal has an email address and phone numbers for support, in order to get in touch with them.

Cambodia E-Visa holders :

Make sure to bring a print of the approved E-Visa. After arrival, head straight to the E-Visa area and present your visa.
You can enter Cambodia with an E-Visa at the following ports of entry –

• Phnom Penh International Airport
• Siem Reap International Airport
• Thailand Land Borders
• Cham Yeam (Koh Kong)
• Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey)
• Vietnam Land Borders
• Bavet (Svay Rieng)

Getting your visa on arrival is possible on all land border points. However, an e-visa is not accepted everywhere.

TYPES OF VISA FOR CAMBODIA

Tourist Visa : Single Entry
30 days Validity for a period of 3 months.
$30 USD Fee

Ordinary Visa (AKA Business Visa) : Single entry
30 days validity (Renewable)
$35 USD Fee

Overstaying Your Cambodia Visa

For overstaying your Cambodian visa, a fee of $10 USD a day is levied, payable on departing the country. Overstaying beyond 30 days an offence, warranting a fine. It could also result in the Cambodian government putting you behind bars, deporting you, or banning you from a future entry.

Pre-approved visa from the Consulate of Cambodia

Passport holders of certain countries are not eligible for E-Visa or Visa on arrival. They must apply for the visa at the nearest consulate in their home country or country of residence prior to arrival.

Note: Passport holders who are eligible for E-Visa or Visa on arrival can also apply for visa at the Cambodian consulate if it’s easier and quicker for them.

When taking a bus or private car across the border of Cambodia, you might get a pre-approved visa from the Consulate before you cross. That’s faster & easier!

Visa Extensions and Work Permits for Cambodia

For tourist visa extension, a one month provision exists with the condition of not leaving the country. You will have to leave the country and reapply for renewal for a further extension. You can get a business visa extension for fixed periods – 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. 1 month and 3 months visas are single entry extensions whereas, 6 months and 12 months extensions are multiple entry.

You can complete the extension procedure within a few days through a travel agency, or at the Department of Immigration. If you know you want to stay longer and want multi-entry, apply for a business visa and get it extended at the embassy in Phnom Penh. The country lives off tourism, and have thus made the visa procedure simple and hassle-free.

When it comes to procuring a visa for Cambodia, the various application processes make it extremely easy to procure a visa. Whether it’s an E-Visa, Visa on Arrival or simply procuring it by visiting the Cambodian consulate of your respective country, the procedure is quick and tourist friendly. As for other factors to consider while travelling to Cambodia, whether it is the the cost of travel in Cambodia or how to get around the country, we have it all covered. Besides that, simply hit the Plan Your Trip button, sit back, and let us take care of all the formalities.