Visa policy of Cambodia
Visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport containing at least one empty page that is valid for at least six months, as well as a return or onward ticket.[1]
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Visa exemption
Ordinary passports
Holders of normal passports of the following 9(+1) countries do not require a visa for Cambodia for up to 30 days (unless otherwise noted): [1] [2] [3]
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30 days 14 days |
It is explained that Cambodia and the 
Seychelles signed a visa waiver agreement in 2012,
[5]
[6]
[7]
but according to sites related to Cambodian consulates, not sure if it's currently in effect.
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay and Vietnam do not require a visa to enter Cambodia.[1][2]
Visa on arrival
Interactive map
Nationals of any country may obtain a visa on arrival for tourism (US$30) or business purposes (US$35), for a maximum stay of 30 days. Extensions are possible.[1]
eVisa
Nationals of any country may also apply for an eVisa online for US$36 prior to arriving in Cambodia. The eVisa allows for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days for tourism purposes.[1][10]
Holders of eVisas may enter via the following entry points:
- Phnom Penh International Airport
- Siem Reap International Airport
- Sihanoukville International Airport
- Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province) (from Thailand)
- Poipet (Banteay Meanchey Province) (from Thailand)
- Bavet (Svay Rieng Province) (from Vietnam)
- Trapeang Kriel (Stung Treng Province) (from Laos)
Transit
Transit passengers who are leaving on the same arrival aircraft do not need a visa when transiting through Phnom Penh International Airport.[1]
Admission restrictions
Day trips (arriving and departing on the same day) are not permitted, except when arriving and departing via Phnom Penh International Airport.[1]
In addition, according to Timatic, nationals of 
Kosovo are refused entry and transit in Cambodia.[1]
History
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entry was not allowed for persons who had previously visited or who are originating from France, Germany, Italy, Spain or the United States.[11]
Statistics
Most visitors arriving to Cambodia on short-term basis were from the following countries of nationality:[12]
| Country | 2017[13] | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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 ASEAN | 2,161,254 | 2,121,220 | ||||||
 China | 1,210,782 | 830,003 | 694,712 | 560,335 | 463,123 | 333,894 | 247,197 | 177,636 |
 Vietnam | 835,355 | 959,663 | 987,792 | 905,801 | 854,104 | 763,136 | 614,090 | 514,289 |
 Laos | 502,219 | 369,335 | 405,359 | 460,191 | 414,531 | 254,022 | 128,525 | 92,276 |
 Thailand | 394,934 | 398,081 | 349,908 | 279,457 | 221,259 | 201,422 | 116,758 | 149,108 |
 South Korea | 345,081 | 357,194 | 395,259 | 424,424 | 435,009 | 411,491 | 342,810 | 289,702 |
 United States | 256,544 | 238,658 | 217,510 | 191,366 | 184,964 | 173,076 | 153,953 | 146,005 |
 Japan | 203,373 | 191,577 | 193,330 | 215,788 | 206,932 | 179,327 | 161,804 | 151,795 |
 Malaysia | 179,316 | 152,843 | 149,389 | 144,437 | 130,704 | 116,764 | 102,929 | 89,952 |
 United Kingdom | 171,162 | 159,489 | 154,265 | 133,306 | 123,919 | 110,182 | 104,052 | 103,067 |
 France | 166,356 | 150,294 | 145,724 | 141,052 | 131,486 | 121,175 | 117,408 | 113,285 |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia | 143,852 | 146,806 | 134,748 | 134,167 | 132,028 | 117,729 | 105,010 | 93,598 |
 Taiwan | 121,023 | 104,765 | 109,727 | 97,528 | 96,992 | 92,811 | 98,363 | 91,229 |
 Germany | 108,784 | 94,040 | 84,143 | 81,565 | 72,537 | 63,398 | 62,864 | |
 Philippines | 98,499 | 108,032 | 84,677 | 93,475 | 118,999 | 97,487 | 70,718 | 56,156 |
 Singapore | 81,063 | 70,556 | 67,669 | 65,855 | 57,808 | 53,184 | 47,594 | 45,079 |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada | 69,077 | 60,715 | 56,834 | 52,264 | 50,867 | 47,829 | 42,462 | 38,718 |
 Russia | 65,275 | 53,164 | 55,500 | 108,601 | 131,675 | 99,750 | 67,747 | 34,170 |
 Indonesia | 49,878 | 48,771 | 43,147 | 35,655 | 28,199 | 22,544 | 15,817 | 12,636 |
| Total | 5,602,157 | 5,011,712 | 4,775,231 | 4,502,775 | 4,210,165 | 3,584,307 | 2,881,862 | 2,508,289 |
See also
- Visa requirements for Cambodian citizens
- Cambodian passport
References
- "Visa and health information". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- "VISA EXEMPTION" (PDF). Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Visa and Passport". Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- Cambodia extends visa-free entry for Filipinos to 30 days (Map).
- "Cambodia, Seychelles Sign Visa Exemption Accord". Open Development Cambodia. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "Cambodia, Seychelles Sign Visa Exemption Agreement". Agence Kampuchea Press. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "Travel & Visa: Countries Where Seychelles Nationals Do Not Require a Visa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Seychelles). Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "Call for visa-free travel". Tourism of Cambodia. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- Hoang Phong (17 January 2023). "Cambodia, Maldives agree on 30-day visa waiver to revive tourism - VnExpress International". VnExpress International – Latest news, business, travel and analysis from Vietnam. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "eVisa Kingdom of Cambodia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Cambodia). Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK - UPDATE 14.03.2020, International Air Transport Association
- "Tourism Statistics Report". Ministry of Tourism Cambodia. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "TOURISM STATISTICS REPORT 2017" (PDF).
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