Cambodia Tourist Visa and Extension (2024)

To travel to Cambodia as a tourist, you must apply for a Visa*. The easiest way to do this is online, as an electronic document, via the government website https://www.evisa.gov.kh/. On the website you will see a choice between Visa T and Visa E; Visa T is what you need if you only plan to visit as a tourist and it currently costs $36. The visa has 30 days validity and can be ‘activated’ anytime within 3 months of approval. There is also a T Visa available on arrival at airports in Cambodia but not at land borders (so make sure you plan ahead if you are taking the coach). When you apply online for a T Visa, please allow for up to 4 working days for it to be processed and approved.

*There are a number of countries with a visa exemption from Cambodia, mainly those with ASEAN but there are select others, be sure to check if you are exempt before submitting any application.

Apply for Cambodia Tourist Visit Visa

There are two ways to apply for your Tourist Visa for Cambodia, either through the official government website or on arrival at an airport.

Apply for Tourist Visa to Cambodia online.

Applying for your tourist visit visa to Cambodia can easily and quickly be done online,
https://www.evisa.gov.kh/

Fill in all required details on the official website and wait for the confirmation to come in. This can take up to 4 working days so be sure to plan ahead, especially during weekends or public holidays. Make sure you check your email spam box too. There is an option to fill in a flight number or bus ticket, and an address in Cambodia, but these aren’t mandatory so don’t worry if you haven’t fixed all of your plans yet. Your visa is linked to your passport and in the system. But just in case, do bring a printout or have the email ready on your phone.

Visa Validity

Your T Visa will be valid for 30 days.

Cambodia Electronic Arrival Card

From 1 September 2024, Cambodia will implement an electronic Arrival Card.  If you are entering Cambodia by air at either Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville international airports, you must complete and submit an electronic e-Arrival Card within 7 days prior to your arrival. There is no charge for this and you can even download the app and do it in the airport, it takes about 10 minutes. See more details here: https://www.arrival.gov.kh/.

Cambodia Tourist Visa on arrival

This process takes a little bit longer because there is an extra queue at the airport which you will have to wait in, and they aren’t as efficient. Although it is a similar price to the online visa, we recommend that everyone apply for their visa online. A visa on arrival might become the best option if you cannot wait the potential 4 working days for approval.

Cambodia Tourist Visa Costs

The Cambodia T Visa costs $36 when applied online and approximately the same when bought on arrival (although the price does fluctuate slightly).

Proof of onward flight for Cambodia Tourist Visa

We are not aware of any instance where a tourist has been asked to provide proof of onward travel, it is not mandatory to provide details of inbound or outbound journeys on the application form. However, if you are asked and have not made any fixed plans, there are some options:

• Onwardticket.com
• Or be creative and make your ticket or change an old one.

Cambodia Tourist Visa Passport Validity

Ensure your passport is valid for a minimum of six months from your arrival in Cambodia. If your passport is too old, apply for a new one before expiry, as your visa is linked to your passport number!

Apply for Cambodia Tourist Visa in Advance

You can apply for your visa for Cambodia up to 3 months before your intended arrival in Cambodia.

Extending your Cambodia tourist visa

There are a few ways to extend your stay, the Cambodia T Visa can be extended for a further 30 days beyond the original 30-day stay.

Visit the Cambodian Immigration Department

You can arrive in person at the immigration office and apply for a 30 day visa extension and although the price isn’t publicised and fluctuates, expect to pay $40-50. The office is located opposite Phnom Penh airport, there isn’t any option to apply online at this stage.

Ask a tour company/travel agent to manage the extension

If you aren’t able to visit the office in Phnom Penh in person, you can pay one of the many travel agencies (hundreds based in Siem Reap, for example) to manage the 30 -day extension for you. You will have to hand over your passport and it is worth shopping around as costs can vary around the $50 mark.

Overstay your visa

While we would never recommend this as a preferred option, the fine for overstaying your visa is $10 a day. If you only plan to overstay by a handful of days then this will be a very simple payment at the port of exit without any hassle or questions (this may be more practical than a visa extension for a small amount of time). However, if you overstay by more than a month you risk being arrested or deported along with the hefty penalty you’ll have clocked up by that stage.