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🇰🇭Cambodia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Asia· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Cambodia?

It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 11 enter Cambodia visa-free and 184 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.

Visa-free

11

nationalities

Visa on arrival

183

nationalities

E-visa

1

nationalities

Check the rule for your nationality

Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

Data updated on · Official source

Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (recberlin.mfaic.gov.kh), read on .

Pick your nationality to see the rule

Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

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Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.

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Online arrival form

Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA). A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.

When:
Within 7 days before arrival.
Who:
Travellers arriving by air or sea: immigration, customs and health. Land border posts still use the paper card.

It can also be completed at immigration kiosks on arrival.

Free: beware of websites that charge for it.

Fill it in on the official website (arrival.gov.kh)

Checked on · source: kh.emb-japan.go.jp

Cambodia visa requirements by nationality

The entry regime Cambodia applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.

All nationalities

Cambodia visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Cambodia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Cambodia visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Cambodia e-VisaShort stay30 days (single entry, 90-day validity)30 USD3 business daysPortal
Business eVisa (E)Business90 days (extendable)35 USD3 business daysMultiplePortal
Work PermitWork1 year (renewable)100 USD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Student visa (ES)Study1 year (renewable)15 business daysMultiplePortal
Retirement visa (ER)Retirement1 year (renewable)15 business daysMultiplePortal

Visas

Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)

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Information

Capital

Phnom Penh

Population

17,900,000

Currency

Cambodian riel (KHR ៛)

Languages

Khmer, French

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+855

Timezone

Asia/Phnom_Penh

Area

181,035 km²

Government

Constitutional monarchy

National day

November 9 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.kh

About

Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It is renowned for the Angkor temples and its rich Khmer history. The royal government focuses on economic growth and modernization.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Overall moderate risk level, caution recommended in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.

Risk areas

Phnom Penh - Petty crime and theftsSihanoukville - Tourist scams

Crime(Medium)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Use official taxis

Terrorism(Low)

  • Follow local authorities' alerts

Transport

  • Wear a helmet on motorcycle, avoid at night

Natural risks(Seasonal floods and occasional typhoons)

  • Check weather forecasts

Health(Limited healthcare system, private hospitals recommended)

  • Hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies vaccines
  • Only bottled water

Practical tips

  • Copy of important documents
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Increased vigilance at night

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$300 – $500
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$400 – $700
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$260 – $450
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$900 – $1,500
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$550 – $900

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$20
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$5.50
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$1.50
Cappuccino$2.50
Bottled water (1.5 L)$0.50
Bread (500 g)$1.50
Milk (1 L)$2.20
Eggs (12)$1.80
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$4.50
Apples (1 kg)$3.50
Bananas (1 kg)$1.20

Transport

Public transport, one way$0.38
Taxi, starting fare$1.20
Taxi, per km$0.55
Petrol (1 L)$1.05

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$45
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$12
Cinema ticket$5
Theatre ticket$15

Health

GP consultation$40
Dentist consultation$25
Antibiotics (one pack)$4
Cold medicine (6 days)$5

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$28
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$5
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$110
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$60
Nike sports shoes$85
International primary school (monthly)$1,800

Indicative prices in USD in Phnom Penh · estimated in October 2026

eSIM data (Saily)

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type C

Emergency numbers

Police117
Ambulance119
Fire department118

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants and hotels

Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)

Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Cambodia?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Cambodia across 195 nationalities: 11 visa-free, 183 with a visa on arrival, 1 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Cambodia visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 30 USD (Cambodia e-Visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Cambodia?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate risk level, caution recommended in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Cambodia?▾

The official currency is Cambodian riel (KHR ៛). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Cambodia?▾

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. The main spoken languages are: Khmer, French.

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