Cambodia visa on arrival for citizens of the United States: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Cambodia, and citizens of the United States can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA). Within 7 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Cambodia visa from the United States
U.S. citizens need a visa for Cambodia. The simplest route is the tourist e-Visa, applied for online before departure.
Cambodia does not grant visa-free entry to travelers from the United States. Most American tourists obtain an e-Visa through the official evisa.gov.kh portal before boarding their flight. A visa on arrival is still available at some entry points, but the e-Visa spares you the airport queues.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, every U.S. passport holder must hold a visa to enter Cambodia, even for a short tourist stay. The electronic e-Visa is the recommended path: you apply remotely and print it before you travel. Some airports and land borders also issue a visa on arrival, though conditions there change more often.
How much does a visa for Cambodia cost from the United States?
The official fee for a visa for Cambodia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
Cambodia e-Visa, applied for online before departure: 30 USD.
What does a visa for Cambodia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Cambodia?
Documents published for the online application (Cambodia e-Visa):
- Passport valid 6 months
- Recent passport photo
- Email + payment card
No separate list is published for the visa issued on arrival in a source we can verify: confirm with the official source which documents the counter will ask for.
Documents and fees
Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond entry, a recent digital passport photo, and an address for your stay in Cambodia. The exact e-Visa fee is not guaranteed here: check the amount displayed on evisa.gov.kh at the time of payment. Payment is made by international bank card.
How to apply for a visa for Cambodia from the United States
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
Another route is open to your nationality: Cambodia e-Visa, applied for online before departure.
How and where to apply
Americans file their application directly on the official evisa.gov.kh portal, with no consulate visit required. You create a case, upload a photo and a copy of your passport bio page, then pay online. Beware of lookalike sites that mimic the government portal and add surcharges.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cambodia from the United States?
A visa on arrival for Cambodia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in the United States on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United States but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Cambodia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Through the online application (Cambodia e-Visa): 3 business days.
Processing and tips
Cambodia's e-Visa is usually processed quickly, but submit several days before your flight to absorb any delay. Double-check every detail (name, passport number) before you confirm, as an error can void the visa. Print two copies of the authorization.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is booking through an unofficial site that overcharges. Many travelers also overlook the six-month passport validity rule or submit a non-compliant photo. Always confirm which entry point your e-Visa covers.
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Other visa types for Cambodia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Cambodia e-Visa official portal
- Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- U.S. Department of State: Cambodia travel information
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Work Permit
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (ES)
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Cambodia e-Visa
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days (single entry, 90-day validity)
Price
30 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Business eVisa (E)
Consular visa
Duration
90 days (extendable)
Price
35 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement visa (ER)
Retirement visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Cambodia
- Obtain your visa before arrival to avoid complications at border crossings.
- Allow enough time for visa extension at the immigration office.
Example: If you arrive by plane, you can get a visa on arrival, but it is recommended to have it beforehand to avoid queues.
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Online application for Cambodia, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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