Cambodia Visa Guide 2026

Cambodia: The Easiest Asian Visa

Cambodia maintains one of the most straightforward tourist visa policies in Asia. The T-visa (tourist visa) is available either as an e-visa at evisa.gov.kh (USD 36 including USD 6 service fee) or as a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville airports (USD 30 in USD cash). Either gives 30 days, extendable inside Cambodia.

The 2026 visa policy is essentially unchanged from 2023-2024. No major rule changes; the system has been stable for several years. The previous K-visa and E-visa classification was simplified in 2024 but the practical experience for tourists is identical.

E-Visa vs Visa on Arrival

The e-visa is slightly more expensive (USD 36 vs USD 30) but saves time at the airport. Apply at evisa.gov.kh with a passport scan, photo, and basic application. Processing 3-5 business days. The visa is electronic; print and present at immigration.

Visa on arrival at airports works smoothly with USD 30 in USD cash (the system explicitly requires US dollars; bring exact change or expect to wait for change). At land borders (Poipet from Thailand, Bavet from Vietnam, Cham Yeam at the coast), the visa on arrival is still USD 30 officially but sometimes incurs informal extra fees from border touts and officials. Many travelers use the e-visa specifically to avoid this hassle at land borders.

Extending Your Visa

The 30-day tourist visa can be extended for 30 more days at Cambodian Immigration in Phnom Penh for USD 45. The process takes 5-7 business days. Apply through any local visa agent (most guesthouses and hotels have a preferred agent); the agents handle the paperwork. Budget USD 60-80 total including agent fees. Multiple consecutive extensions are technically possible though not officially encouraged.

Visa on Arrival Country List

Visa on arrival is available to nationals of essentially every country at major Cambodian airports. Tourist visa countries include the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, all EU countries, Japan, South Korea, China, India, most African nations, and most Latin American nations. Free visa-free entry applies only to fellow ASEAN nationals (Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Filipino, Bruneian, Lao, Myanmar) plus Seychelles.

Working in Cambodia

The T-visa explicitly prohibits work. For employment, you need an Ordinary Visa (E-class, despite the name overlap with e-visa) sponsored by your Cambodian employer, which converts to a Work Permit. The Ordinary Visa is the path for digital nomads and freelancers who want to legally work from Cambodia. Cost USD 35-50 monthly extensions or USD 285 for an annual visa. Less hassle than Thailand's DTV or Vietnam's business visa for similar long-stay scenarios.

Practical Notes

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs official site is mfaic.gov.kh; the e-visa portal is evisa.gov.kh. Avoid the unofficial commercial sites (cambodia-visa.com, etc.) that charge markups for the same process. Customs and immigration officers at airports are generally professional; at land borders, expect more friction but no genuine obstacles for tourist entry.