Planning a trip to Cambodia? This guide covers exactly who needs a visa, what it costs, how long it takes and where to apply — using figures from Cambodia's official immigration authorities.
Quick answer
Most visitors to Cambodia need tourist e-visa (type t), with an official government fee of US$30 visa fee + US$6 processing fee = US$36 total.
Cambodia visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Tourist e-Visa (Type T) |
| Government fee | US$30 visa fee + US$6 processing fee = US$36 total |
| Processing time | Approx 3 business days (up to 3-7 working days) |
| Validity | Must be used within 3 months of issue |
| Permitted stay | 30 days |
| Where to apply | https://www.evisa.gov.kh |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$65 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Who needs a visa for Cambodia?
Tourist e-Visa (Type T): Most nationalities including Indian passport holders; not needed by Singapore/ASEAN citizens who are visa-exempt
Tourist Visa (Type T) - Visa on Arrival / Embassy sticker: Travellers arriving at eligible airports/land borders, or applying at a Cambodian embassy
Cambodia visa options, fees and processing times
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa (Type T) | US$30 visa fee + US$6 processing fee = US$36 total | 30 days | Approx 3 business days (up to 3-7 working days) | https://www.evisa.gov.kh |
| Tourist Visa (Type T) - Visa on Arrival / Embassy sticker | US$30 (single entry) | 30 days | Issued on arrival (embassy 7-10 working days) | On arrival at major airports/eligible land borders, or Cambodian embassy |
Documents required
For the Tourist e-Visa (Type T):
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry with at least 1 blank visa page
- Scan/photo of passport bio page
- Digital passport-style photo 4x6cm, JPG/JPEG, white/light background, taken within last 6 months
How to apply
- Check your requirement by nationality (table below) or use our checker.
- Tourist e-Visa (Type T): https://www.evisa.gov.kh — allow Approx 3 business days (up to 3-7 working days).
- Tourist Visa (Type T) - Visa on Arrival / Embassy sticker: On arrival at major airports/eligible land borders, or Cambodian embassy — allow Issued on arrival (embassy 7-10 working days).
- Arrival formalities: e-Arrival card (Cambodia e-Arrival app) within 7 days before arrival
- Keep your approval/receipt with your passport; carry proof of accommodation, onward travel and funds.
Cambodia visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Cambodia visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Cambodia.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
- Forgetting the arrival card: e-Arrival card (Cambodia e-Arrival app) within 7 days before arrival — complete it in the correct window or you can be delayed at the border.
Practical timeline: application → approval → travel
- 6–8 weeks before travel: check your passport validity, confirm your requirement, and start gathering documents.
- 3–4 weeks before: book refundable flights and accommodation (immigration may ask for these), then submit your Cambodia application.
- Processing: allow Approx 3 business days (up to 3-7 working days). Do not make non-refundable bookings until approved.
- On approval: print/save the approval, keep it with your passport, and complete any arrival card before you fly.
Before you travel to Cambodia
- Arrival card / declaration: e-Arrival card (Cambodia e-Arrival app) within 7 days before arrival
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some KHR (Cambodian Riel) / USD).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Good to know
- e-Visa accepted only at listed ports; print two copies.
Cambodia visa requirements by nationality
| Passport | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Cambodia visa?
Tourist e-Visa (Type T): US$30 visa fee + US$6 processing fee = US$36 total. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65.
How long does it take?
Tourist e-Visa (Type T): Approx 3 business days (up to 3-7 working days).
Things to do once your Cambodia visa is sorted
Popular experiences in Cambodia you can book on HolidaySG:
- Phnom Penh To/From Kampot Private Car — from USD 58
- Private Car Charter Pyramit Temple (Koh Ker) and Beng Mealea Tours — from USD 73
- Private Car Charter to Kulen Mountain — from USD 49
- Private Full day tour with Free local Foot Reflexology — from USD 27
- Private full day Tour with Free Phare Circus show with ticket C — from USD 56
- Siem Reap Airport (SAI) Shared & Private Airport Transfer — from USD 9
Official sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cambodia — verified 19 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.