Cambodia Visa
Do you need a visa to visit Cambodia? Find your nearest Cambodian Embassy.
Visit Embassy WebsiteOur Cambodia Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Cambodia’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Cambodia.
Who needs a visa to visit Cambodia?
All travellers. To enter or travel through Cambodia as a tourist, a visa is required. Visas for tourists can be obtained online or upon arrival. Arrival in Cambodia no longer requires a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, full COVID-19 immunisation card or certificate, or passenger health statement.
For more information on Cambodia visas, you can visit their Embassy page.
Visit Embassy WebsiteEntry into Cambodia
Tourists who intend to visit Cambodia may apply for an E-visa or a visa upon arrival. Fees, conditions, and required photographs are subject to change. Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s website for the most recent information.
All land borders between Cambodia and Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, and Cambodia and Vietnam are currently accessible. There are no COVID-19 restrictions on travel from Ireland to Cambodia. Passengers are not required to produce COVID-19 immunisation or testing certificates or to sign a Passenger’s Health Declaration.
Eligibility to apply for a Cambodia visa
There is a criteria in Cambodia to apply for your visa.
Standard requirements can include a passport, passport pictures, proof of health insurance coverage, and an invitation letter from a registered Cambodian business or school (stamped). You must ensure you have all of these relevant documents before travelling.
Passport.
Passport Photos.
Proof of health insurance.
Stamped invitation letter.
Processing time for Cambodian visas
The average processing time for a Cambodia visa is between 7-10 working days. If you need a visa quickly before travel, it is advised you sort your visa requirements in advance.
Appointment waiting times
Appointment waiting times for a visa appointment can vary. Depending on the type of visa you are applying for. A visitor visa appointment can take around 7 days. Student and all non-immigration visas also take around 7 days. Please be aware appointments fill up quickly, ensure you have given yourself enough time before travel to get your visa sorted.
Who can visit Cambodia without a visa?
If you hold a passport from Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam, you can enter Cambodia visa-free for between 14 and 30 days, depending on your home country. Before entering Cambodia, visitors from all other countries are needed to have a valid visa.
For detailed information on specific parts of the general visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.
Cambodian visa types
Cambodia offers six categories of accessible visas. Depending on your cause for travel, these visas will be provided to you. Before travelling, you must check that you have applied for the necessary visa. The following visas are available in Cambodia:
- TOURIST Visa.
- BUSINESS Visa.
- KHMER Visa – for Cambodians having valid foreign passports.
- COURTESY Visa – for NGOs with a valid Memorandum of Understanding.
- OFFICIAL Visa.
- DIPLOMATIC Visa.
What to do if your Cambodian visa is refused?
At the conclusion of your interview for an immigrant visa, the consular official will either approve or deny your visa application. After the visa applicant’s interview with the consular officer, certain visa applications require additional administrative processing, which takes additional time. Applicants are informed of this criterion at the time of application. The majority of administrative procedures are completed within sixty days of the visa interview. When administrative processing is necessary, the timing will vary depending on the specifics of each instance. To reapply, you are required to submit a new application, pay the application cost, and schedule a new interview.