What is the e-Arrival card and is it mandatory?

Yes, since January 2025, all visitors arriving by air must submit an e-Arrival form at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before arrival. It's free and replaces the old paper immigration card.

Can I extend my tourist visa?

Yes, you can extend a tourist visa once for 30 additional days (~$45 through a travel agent). After that, you'd need to leave and re-enter, or switch to a Business (EB) visa which can be extended for 6 or 12 months.

Visa & Entry Requirements

Visa Options

Cambodia offers straightforward visa options for most nationalities. Here's what you need to know.

Tourist Visa (T)

Cost: $30 USD
Duration: 30 days
Extendable: Once, for an additional 30 days (~$45)
Available: On arrival at airports and major border crossings, or online via e-visa

e-Visa (Recommended)

Apply online at evisa.gov.kh before you travel.

Cost: $30 + $6 processing fee = $36 total
Processing: 3 business days
Valid entry points: Phnom Penh airport, Siem Reap airport, plus select land borders (Bavet, Poipet, Cham Yeam)

Tip: Apply at least a week before travel. The e-visa saves you time in the arrival queue.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Available at international airports and most major land borders.

Cost: $30 USD (cash only, bring exact change)
Requirements: Passport with 6+ months validity, one passport photo
Not available: At smaller land border crossings

Warning: Some border officials at land crossings may ask for unofficial "processing fees." The official price is $30 USD. Politely insist on the correct amount.

e-Arrival Card (Mandatory)

Since January 2025, all visitors arriving by air must submit an e-Arrival form online within 7 days before arrival. This replaces the paper immigration card.

Website: arrival.gov.kh
Cost: Free
Includes: Immigration form, health declaration, customs declaration

Business Visa (E-class)

Cost: $35 USD
Duration: 30 days initially, extendable up to 12 months (~$285/year)
Note: Popular with digital nomads for long-term stays

Visa Extensions

Type	Duration	Cost
Tourist extension	+30 days	~$45
Business (EB) 6 months	6 months	~$160
Business (EB) 12 months	12 months	~$285

Extensions are processed through travel agents or directly at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh. Most travelers use a local agent — it costs slightly more but saves significant hassle.

Overstay Penalties

Cambodia takes visa overstays seriously:
- $10/day fine for overstays up to 30 days
- Overstays beyond 30 days may require leaving the country
- Detention and deportation possible for extended overstays