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Most visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa, either on arrival or online, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
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Most visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa, either on arrival or online, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months and containing at least 1 empty page. All foreign citizens must hold a return or onward ticket.
Starting January 2025, all visitors to Cambodia are required to submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within seven days before their arrival. [1] [2]
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, holders of ordinary passports of the following countries (including all ASEAN member states) may enter Cambodia without a visa for stays up to the duration listed: [3] [4] [5]
30 days 15 days 14 days |
Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports of the following countries may enter Cambodia without a visa for stays up to the duration listed: [5] [3]
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D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Sp - Special passports
1 - 90 days
2 - 60 days
3 - 30 days
4 - 15 days
5 - 14 days
| Date of visa changes [3] |
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Cancelled:
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In September 2024 Cambodia signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports with Ukraine. It is yet to be ratified. [11]
Nationals of any country may obtain a visa on arrival for tourism (30 USD) or business purposes (35 USD), for a maximum stay of 30 days. Extensions are possible. [5]
Cambodia e-Visa or Electronic Visa has been introduced by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in April 2006 to promote the Cambodia tourism industry. [12]
Currently, nationals of any country may also apply for an e-Visa online for 36 USD prior to arriving in Cambodia.
The e-Visa allows for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days for tourism purposes. [5] [13]
Holders of e-Visa may enter via the following entry points:
Transit passengers who are leaving on the same arrival aircraft do not need a visa when transiting through Phnom Penh International Airport. [5]
Day trips (arriving and departing on the same day) are not permitted, except when arriving and departing via Phnom Penh International Airport. [5]
In addition, according to Timatic, nationals of Kosovo are refused entry and transit in Cambodia. [5]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entry was not allowed for persons who had previously visited or who are originating from France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the United States. [14]
Most visitors arriving to Cambodia on short-term basis were from the following countries of nationality: [15]
| Country | 2017 [16] | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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 ASEAN | 2,161,254 | 2,121,220 | ||||||
 China | 1,210,782 | 830,003 | 694,712 | 560,335 | 463,123 | 333,894 | 247,197 | 177,636 |
 Vietnam | 835,355 | 959,663 | 987,792 | 905,801 | 854,104 | 763,136 | 614,090 | 514,289 |
 Laos | 502,219 | 369,335 | 405,359 | 460,191 | 414,531 | 254,022 | 128,525 | 92,276 |
 Thailand | 394,934 | 398,081 | 349,908 | 279,457 | 221,259 | 201,422 | 116,758 | 149,108 |
 South Korea | 345,081 | 357,194 | 395,259 | 424,424 | 435,009 | 411,491 | 342,810 | 289,702 |
 United States | 256,544 | 238,658 | 217,510 | 191,366 | 184,964 | 173,076 | 153,953 | 146,005 |
 Japan | 203,373 | 191,577 | 193,330 | 215,788 | 206,932 | 179,327 | 161,804 | 151,795 |
 Malaysia | 179,316 | 152,843 | 149,389 | 144,437 | 130,704 | 116,764 | 102,929 | 89,952 |
 United Kingdom | 171,162 | 159,489 | 154,265 | 133,306 | 123,919 | 110,182 | 104,052 | 103,067 |
 France | 166,356 | 150,294 | 145,724 | 141,052 | 131,486 | 121,175 | 117,408 | 113,285 |
 Australia | 143,852 | 146,806 | 134,748 | 134,167 | 132,028 | 117,729 | 105,010 | 93,598 |
 Taiwan | 121,023 | 104,765 | 109,727 | 97,528 | 96,992 | 92,811 | 98,363 | 91,229 |
 Germany | 108,784 | 94,040 | 84,143 | 81,565 | 72,537 | 63,398 | 62,864 | |
 Philippines | 98,499 | 108,032 | 84,677 | 93,475 | 118,999 | 97,487 | 70,718 | 56,156 |
 Singapore | 81,063 | 70,556 | 67,669 | 65,855 | 57,808 | 53,184 | 47,594 | 45,079 |
 Canada | 69,077 | 60,715 | 56,834 | 52,264 | 50,867 | 47,829 | 42,462 | 38,718 |
 Russia | 65,275 | 53,164 | 55,500 | 108,601 | 131,675 | 99,750 | 67,747 | 34,170 |
 Indonesia | 49,878 | 48,771 | 43,147 | 35,655 | 28,199 | 22,544 | 15,817 | 12,636 |
| Total | 5,602,157 | 5,011,712 | 4,775,231 | 4,502,775 | 4,210,165 | 3,584,307 | 2,881,862 | 2,508,289 |
Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Kazakhstan must obtain a visa from one of the Kazakh diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The Government of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel to Namibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives as well as official purposes for 3 months with an ordinary, diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Most visitors to Indonesia may obtain a visa on arrival to Indonesia, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. However, some countries must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Indonesian diplomatic missions before being allowed to enter Indonesia.
Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The visa policy of the United Arab Emirates allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa. Citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the UAE diplomatic missions. Alternatively, they may obtain an online visa through Smart Service or airlines.
Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa.
Visitors to Vietnam must obtain either an e-Visa or a visa in advance, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Most visitors to Iran must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) prior to their arrival in Iran, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or countries that are ineligible for an e-Visa, in which case they must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions around the world.
Visitors to Tajikistan must obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or a visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Belize require a visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
All visitors are required to have sufficient funds, 75 USD per day and documents required for their next destination.
Visitors to Qatar must obtain a visa, unless if they are citizens of one of the GCC countries or if they are citizens of one of the countries eligible for a visa waiver on arrival.
Visitors to Oman must obtain a visa prior to travel unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries.
All foreign nationals visiting Seychelles are granted visa free access. However, they are required to obtain a Visitor's Permit on arrival unless exempt.
In accordance with Iraqi law, citizens of most countries require a visa to visit Iraq. However, visitors from certain countries are given a visa on arrival in select airports and certain countries are banned from entering Iraq.
Visitors to Burkina Faso must obtain a visa from one of the Burkina Faso diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or a country whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Any foreign national who wishes to enter Myanmar must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the designated visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Ghana must obtain a visa from one of the Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that are eligible for visa on arrival.
