Cambodia visa on arrival for citizens of South Africa: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Cambodia, and citizens of South Africa can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Cambodia visa from South Africa
South African travellers need a visa to enter Cambodia; the most convenient option is the tourist e-Visa applied for online before departure. A visa on arrival is also available at some entry points.
From South Africa, a trip to Cambodia requires a visa that South African nationals can obtain through the official e-Visa portal. The application is completed remotely, from Johannesburg, Cape Town or elsewhere, before boarding the plane. Depending on the entry point, a visa on arrival may also be issued, but the pre-arranged e-Visa avoids queues at the airport.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. South African citizens must hold a visa to enter Cambodia, whether for tourism or business. The passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of entry and have blank pages. The recommended route is the e-Visa applied for before travel.
How much does a visa for Cambodia cost from South Africa?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
Have ready a passport valid six months, a recent passport-style photo, an address of stay and a ticket out of the country. The fee amount and validity period are not confirmed here, so refer to the official portal for the exact tariff. Payment is made online when you submit the application.
How to apply for a visa for Cambodia from South Africa
- 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
From South Africa, the e-Visa application is filed online on the official evisa.gov.kh portal. You complete the form, upload a passport-style photo and a copy of the passport page, then pay the fee by card. The approved e-Visa arrives by email and must be printed for Cambodian immigration.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cambodia from South Africa?
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 South Africa on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in South Africa 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
Processing time is not guaranteed in our source, so file the application several days before departure. Check the spelling of your name and the passport number carefully, as an error can invalidate the e-Visa. Keep both a printed copy and a digital version of the authorization.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Use only the official evisa.gov.kh site; many look-alike sites charge inflated fees. Do not rely solely on visa on arrival if your entry point does not offer it. Finally, do not present an e-Visa whose validity window has already lapsed on arrival.
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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 Official e-Visa portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cambodia
- General Department of Immigration, Cambodia
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
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Cambodia from South Africa?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from South Africa directly at the border of Cambodia (allowed duration: 30 days).
How long does it take to get a visa for Cambodia?▾
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. Through the online application (Cambodia e-Visa), allow 3 business days.
What documents are required for a visa to Cambodia?▾
For the online application (Cambodia e-Visa), you will need: Passport valid 6 months, Recent passport photo, Email + payment card. No separate list is published for the visa issued on arrival.
How do you apply for a visa for Cambodia from South Africa?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents. An online application (Cambodia e-Visa) is also open to your nationality.
How long can you stay in Cambodia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Cambodia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Cambodia offers among others: Business eVisa (E), Work Permit, Student visa (ES), Retirement visa (ER).
Data verified on 27/10/2026 · Our methodology
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