CAMBODIA VISA INSTRUCTIONS

Below are some useful information to help facilitate the process for applying for a Cambodia visa.

WHO NEEDS A VISA FOR CAMBODIA

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Cambodia with the following exceptions:

• 30 days without a visa:  Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and Singapore
• 21 days without a visa:  Philippines
• 14 days without a visa:  Thailand
  
  

METHODS FOR APPLYING FOR A CAMBODIA VISA:

There are three methods of applying for a Cambodia Entry Visa :

1. Visa From a Cambodian Embassy (Single­Entry Visa)
2. E-Visa
3. Visa on Arrival

Given both Visa on Arrival and E-Visas are processed quite efficiently, we recommend our travelers going with one of these two options (2) or (3) if you will be arriving in one of Cambodia’s International Airports (Siem Reap or Phnom Penh). This will avoid having to send in your original passport to the Cambodian Embassy. 

APPLYING FOR VISA FROM A CAMBODIAN EMBASSY:

A Visa to Cambodia can be applied for by MAIL or IN PERSON at the Consular Office of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington DC.  4530 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 – Tel: (202)-997-7031

Applying for a Tourist or Business Visa by mail should be completed at least 3 weeks before your departure date from the country. Contact the Cambodia consular office for any urgent request.  If applying for a business visa, supporting documentation such as a letterhead from your company and/or invitation from Cambodia is necessary.

Visas will be provided free of charge for children aged under 12 years old if traveling with their parents.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Visa application form.  (See instructions below)
2. Original passport (must be valid for at least six months, and have one full page for the visa stamp)
3. 1 Standard Passport Photos (recent photo,  not same as one on your passport unless passport was renewed within the past 6 months)
4. Visa Fee (see below for details)
5. A Prepaid return envelop if the applicant requests the visa be returned by mail.

VALIDITY

Visa on Arrival is single-entry visa and is valid for stays up to 30 days after date of entry, and must be used within 3 months of the visa being issued. Visa extensions are available for up to one month.

VISA FEE

Fee for tourist visa is 35 USD and 40 USD for business visa

Visa fees must be in the form of CERTIFIED’S CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK or PERSONAL/COMPANY CHECK payable to “EMBASSY OF CAMBODIA.”

PROCEDURES AND PROCESSING TIME FOR APPLYING VISA THROUGH EMBASSY

Prepare your visa package, please include your completed visa application form, original passport, passport photos, fees and prepaid envelope* and send it to

Royal Embassy of Cambodia
4530 16th Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20011

Normal processing time is five business days  (for non-peak season June-August) and up to 10 business days (for peak season September-May) upon receipt of the aforementioned documents.

*To ensure delivery of your passport and other documents, the Embassy advises that all prepaid return envelope MUST BE Certified Mail, Express Mail, UPS, Airborne or DHL with tracking numbers.  Sender’s and Receiver’s name and address MUST BE the same.  Do not put Royal Embassy of Cambodia as the Sender.  

APPLYING FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL:

If you do not wish to send in your passport to the Cambodian Embassy or cannot apply in person, you have the option to apply for a visa on arrival.  No invitation letter or preregistration is required prior to arrival. Note that Cambodian Visa on arrival is NOT permitted for holders of the following passports: Afghanistan; Algeria; Bangladesh; Iran; Iraq; Pakistan; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; and Sudan.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1. Passport (must be valid for at least six months, and have one full page for the visa stamp)
2. One* Standard Passport Photo (recent photo,  not same as one on your passport unless passport was renewed within the past 6 months)
3. Visa application form
4. Visa Fee – US $35 (subject to change without notice)

VALIDITY

Visa on Arrival for single­ entry visa and is valid for 30 days after date of entry. Visa extensions are available for up to 1 month.

PROCEDURES FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at a designated international airport, proceed to the Visa on Arrival Line with your documents including passport, visa form, passport photo and visa fee. At peak arrival times there may be waiting time for the visa on arrival to be processed but is otherwise it should be a simple and routine process.

APPLYING FOR AN E-VISA:

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is now offering an alternative way of applying for a visa.  Instead of going through the Embassy or apply on arrival, tourists to Cambodia can now apply for a visa online via the Ministry’s new E-Visa site located at www.evisa.gov.kh.  This service is fairly efficient and does not require your original passports. 

The E-Visa, valid for a 30 days stay, is available only for a typical tourist visa for a single entry.  Those who require a Business Visa, K-Visa, or Diplomatic Visa will need to apply via the normal process.  E-Visa currently not available for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Arab Saudi, Algeria, Sudan, and Sri Lanka.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1. Passport (must be valid for at least six months, and have one full page for the visa stamp)
2. One* Standard Passport Photo (recent photo,  not same as one on your passport unless passport was renewed within the past 6 months)
3. Visa application form
4. A valid credit card (VISA / Master).  Fees include 30 US$ for Tourist Visa + 7 US$ processing fee

PROCEDURE AND PROCESSING TIME FOR OBTAINING AN E-VISA

Visit https://www.evisa.gov.kh and complete the online application form.   Pay for your E-Visa online using a credit card.   Your E-Visa should be approved and emailed to you within 3-7  working days.  Please NOTE eVisa is not available for all ports of entry. Please refer to the Cambodia E-Visa site for available entry points. 

Disclaimer: the information above is subject to change by the Cambodian Authorities without notice. Always refer to the Cambodian Embassy websites for the most up to date forms, procedures, fees and information.