How to Get a Tourist Visa for Cambodia

Most visitors can get a Cambodia tourist visa on arrival for $30 USD or apply online for an e-visa for $36 USD plus processing fee. You need a passport valid for 6+ months, passport photo, and cash or card payment. The process takes 5-10 minutes at the border or 3-5 business days online.

  1. Choose your visa type. Tourist visa (T class) allows 30 days, single entry. Business visa (E class) allows 30 days but can be extended for longer stays. Most travelers want the tourist visa.
  2. Decide: on arrival or e-visa. Visa on arrival costs $30 USD at airports and land borders. E-visa costs $36 USD plus $7 processing fee online. E-visa saves time at the border but costs more.
  3. Gather required documents. You need: passport valid for at least 6 months, one passport-sized photo (4cm x 6cm), completed application form, and payment. Bring exact change in USD for visa on arrival.
  4. Apply online (e-visa route). Go to evisa.gov.kh, fill the form, upload your photo and passport scan, pay with credit card. Print the approval letter when you receive it (3-5 business days).
  5. Get visa on arrival. At the airport or border, find the visa counter before immigration. Fill out the form, submit documents and $30 USD cash. Get your passport stamped and proceed to immigration.
  6. Present at immigration. Show your passport with visa stamp (arrival route) or your e-visa approval letter plus passport (online route). Immigration will stamp you in for 30 days.
Can I extend my tourist visa?
Tourist visas can be extended once for 30 days at immigration offices in major cities for about $45 USD. Business visas offer more extension flexibility.
What if I don't have exact change for visa on arrival?
Some borders have money changers nearby, but rates are poor. ATMs at airports work but may have fees. Bring exact USD to avoid hassles and extra costs.
Do I need proof of onward travel?
Officially required but rarely checked for tourists. Airlines might ask before you fly to Cambodia. A refundable bus ticket to Vietnam or Thailand ($10-15) covers you if needed.
Can I get a visa at all borders?
Visa on arrival works at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, plus major land borders with Thailand and Vietnam. Some small borders don't offer visa services - check before traveling.
What if my e-visa application is rejected?
Rejections are rare for complete applications. You'll get a refund minus processing fees. Common issues: poor photo quality, passport expiry date too close, or incomplete information.