You intend to travel to Cambodia to explore the ancient beauty, fascinating mystery, and unique cultural features. Then, the very first thing in your consideration should be a Cambodian visa. How to obtain official permission to enter Cambodia in the quickest and the most cost-saving way?

That’s a big question, but you already have us. We will help you find the answer in the article.

Visa Exemption Policy Of The Cambodian Government

In general, you don’t have to apply for a Cambodian Visa if you are national of an ASEAN country. However, the length of stay may be different. Refer to the table below to know how long you can stay in Cambodia if you come from a nation in the Southeast Asian region.

Country	Term Of Residence	Validity
Brunei	Less than 14 days	No validity
Indonesia	Less than 30 days	No validity
Laos	Less than 30 days	No validity
Malaysia	Less than 30 days	No validity
Philippines	Less than 21 days	No validity
Singapore	Less than 30 days	No validity
Thailand	Less than 14 days	No validity
Vietnam	Less than 30 days	No validity
Seychelles	Less than 14 days	No validity
Slovakia	Less than 30 days	No validity

Cambodian e-Visa

If you are not an ASEAN citizen, it’s likely that you have to apply for a Cambodian visa. The good news for you is that the process is not as complicated and time-consuming as it used to be.

Nowadays, most foreigners will apply for an e-visa, which doesn’t require you to go to the embassy at all. Everything can be done online. But before visiting the website for e-visa application, make sure you have the following things:

• Your regular passport validity of more than six months
• A valid credit card (Visa/MasterCard) to pay for the processing charge
• A recent passport-size photo in digital format (JPEG or PNG format)

Step-by-step instruction to apply for Cambodian e-Visa:

Step 1: Access to official Cambodian e-Visa at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/

Step 2: Fill the application form in the Application tab. The form will be as follow

Step 3: Confirm, make payment and wait for your e-Visa within 3 working days

The fee for Cambodian e-Visa is $30 plus 6 bucks for the processing charge. The e-Visa will be valid within 3 months starting from the date of issue. Your length of stay will be 30 days maximum.

It takes 3 days for processing time. After that, you will be receiving your approval letter via e-mail. Then, print several copies and show them at the checking point to enter Cambodia.

Ports Of Entry/Exit

After you have your Cambodian e-Visa, you can enter and exit the country through any checkpoint in the list below:

• Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom Penh)
• Siem Reap International Airport (Siem Reap)
• Preah Sihanouk International Airport (Sihanoukville Province)
• Cham Yeam (Koh Kong, the shared border with Thailand)
• Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey, the shared border with Thailand)
• Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng, the shared border with Laos)
• Bavet (Svay Rieng, the shared border with Vietnam)

Cambodian Visa On Arrival

The visa on arrival policy of Cambodia is pretty open. The Cambodian government allows visa on arrival for most countries. The tourist visa on arrival for tourism will cost $30 for a maximum stay of 30 days. If you want to extend your visa, you will have to pay a surcharge of $45.

The thing is, visa renewal is not possible online. Therefore, the best way is to find a reliable tour agency to arrange your visa renewal. The processing time takes about 2-3 days and the actual prices may vary according to the travel companies.

After finding your country of origin listed above, you can rest easy because you just need to prepare:

• A passport that is valid for six months or more with at least two empty pages
• A completed Cambodia visa application form (can be found on the plane service, at the airport or land border crossing)
• The visa on arrival fee (at least $30, remember that they accept US Dollar only)

Now you are ready to travel to Cambodia.

Depending on the types of visa you are applying, the charge may vary a bit. The single entry Cambodia Tourist visa (T-class) costs $30 while the Cambodia Business Visa (E-class) is $35. However, the latter allows the 60-day term of residence while the T-class allows 30 days only. In both type, you can extend your stay for another 30 days at a cost of $30 or $35 respectively. 

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