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.
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Visa exemption
Ordinary passports

Holders of normal passports of the following 11 countries do not need a visa to enter Cambodia, including all ASEAN nationals. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, the maximum allowed period of stay depends on nationality:[1][2][3]
30 days 15 days 14 days |
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic, service and special passports of Kuwait and Turkey do not require a visa to enter Cambodia.[1][3]
Holders of diplomatic and service passports of Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Georgia, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Uruguay and Vietnam do not require a visa to enter Cambodia.[1][3]
Holders of diplomatic passports of Azerbaijan do not require a visa to enter Cambodia.[1][3]
Proposed visa-exemption plans
In July 2015, Cambodian tourism industry representatives proposed a wider visa-free regime as a response to similar moves by neighbouring countries.[4]
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Visa on arrival

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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.[3]
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.[3][9]
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.[3]
Admission restrictions
Day trips (arriving and departing on the same day) are not permitted, except when arriving and departing via Phnom Penh International Airport.[3]
In addition, according to Timatic, nationals of Kosovo are refused entry and transit in Cambodia.[3]
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.[10]
Statistics
Most visitors arriving to Cambodia on short-term basis were from the following countries of nationality:[11]
Country | 2017[12] | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
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![]() | 2,161,254 | 2,121,220 | ||||||
![]() | 1,210,782 | 830,003 | 694,712 | 560,335 | 463,123 | 333,894 | 247,197 | 177,636 |
![]() | 835,355 | 959,663 | 987,792 | 905,801 | 854,104 | 763,136 | 614,090 | 514,289 |
![]() | 502,219 | 369,335 | 405,359 | 460,191 | 414,531 | 254,022 | 128,525 | 92,276 |
![]() | 394,934 | 398,081 | 349,908 | 279,457 | 221,259 | 201,422 | 116,758 | 149,108 |
![]() | 345,081 | 357,194 | 395,259 | 424,424 | 435,009 | 411,491 | 342,810 | 289,702 |
![]() | 256,544 | 238,658 | 217,510 | 191,366 | 184,964 | 173,076 | 153,953 | 146,005 |
![]() | 203,373 | 191,577 | 193,330 | 215,788 | 206,932 | 179,327 | 161,804 | 151,795 |
![]() | 179,316 | 152,843 | 149,389 | 144,437 | 130,704 | 116,764 | 102,929 | 89,952 |
![]() | 171,162 | 159,489 | 154,265 | 133,306 | 123,919 | 110,182 | 104,052 | 103,067 |
![]() | 166,356 | 150,294 | 145,724 | 141,052 | 131,486 | 121,175 | 117,408 | 113,285 |
![]() | 143,852 | 146,806 | 134,748 | 134,167 | 132,028 | 117,729 | 105,010 | 93,598 |
![]() | 121,023 | 104,765 | 109,727 | 97,528 | 96,992 | 92,811 | 98,363 | 91,229 |
![]() | 108,784 | 94,040 | 84,143 | 81,565 | 72,537 | 63,398 | 62,864 | |
![]() | 98,499 | 108,032 | 84,677 | 93,475 | 118,999 | 97,487 | 70,718 | 56,156 |
![]() | 81,063 | 70,556 | 67,669 | 65,855 | 57,808 | 53,184 | 47,594 | 45,079 |
![]() | 69,077 | 60,715 | 56,834 | 52,264 | 50,867 | 47,829 | 42,462 | 38,718 |
![]() | 65,275 | 53,164 | 55,500 | 108,601 | 131,675 | 99,750 | 67,747 | 34,170 |
![]() | 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

References
- "VISA EXEMPTION". Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- "Visas - English Version | Ambassade Royale du Cambodge en France". www.ambcambodgeparis.info. Royal Embassy of Cambodia to France. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- "Call for visa-free travel". Tourism of Cambodia. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "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.
- "Countries Where Seychelles Nationals Do Not Require a Visa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Seychelles). Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "Visa Exemption for Maldivians travelling to Cambodia". 4 May 2023.
- "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).