Cambodia Travel Guide - Cambodia Visa - border crossings

To get into Cambodia is real easy. Visa's are now available at almost every entry point, whether you enter the country overland or by air. Note that visa's for neighbouring Vietnam and Laos are not available at the border crossings.

There's no need to apply for a visa at Cambodian embassies overseas. Generally that is much more expensive. If you want to have your visa in advance, apply for the Cambodian e-visa.

Visa at Cambodian borders Cambodia border crossing

Visas can be obtained at the following points of entry:

Airports

  • Phnom Penh Airport
  • Siem Reap Airport
Cambodia-Vietnam border
  • Bavet
  • Kha Orm Sam Nor
Cambodia-Thailand border
  • Cham Yeam
  • Poi Pet
  • O’Smach

E-visa

You can now also apply online for an e-visa. With an e-visa you scun the scams at the overland borders (see to the right). No need to apply for an e-visa when arriving by air.

Cambodia visa application

Application for an entry visa requires:

  • A completed visa application form
  • Passport valid at least 4 months
  • A recent photograph (4x6)
  • Appropriate visa fee
  • Supporting documents for business and official visas
Visa fees
  • USD20 for Tourist visa
  • USD25 for Business visa

Diplomatic, Official, Courtesy and Special (Cambodian national) visas are issued gratis.

In order to be admitted into the country, tourists need sufficient funds for their stay and a return ticket.

WARNING

Scams (border officials demanding extra money) occur at the overland border crossings. Keep smiling and refuse to pay extra! No problems at the airports.

Cambodia visa exemption Welcome to the Kingdom of Cambodia

The nationals of the Philippines and Malaysia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.

Visa extension

The tourist (T) and business (E) visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, National Police, but any travel agency will do it much quicker for a small fee.

Note

A tourist visa can be extended only once for up to one month (single entry). A business visa can be extended for:

  • One month (Single entry)
  • Three months (Single entry)
  • Six months (Multiple entry)
  • One year (Multiple entry)

Overstayers will be fined USD 5 per day.