Cambodia Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
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Cambodia e-Arrival
- Who
- Available to all travellers arriving in Cambodia
- When
- Within 7 days before arrival
- Cost
- Free (a visa, if you need one, is paid separately)
One online form covers the immigration card, health declaration and customs declaration. Cambodia's General Department of Immigration says arrival.gov.kh and the Cambodia e-Arrival app are the only official platforms and charge no service fee.
Checked against the official source 2026-09-26
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Cambodia keeps varied visa arrangements by nationality. Some passports enter visa-free. Others obtain visas on arrival or apply electronically beforehand. Certain nationalities must arrange visas through embassies or consulates before travel. Permitted stay lengths and fees depend on your passport. These details change. The official Cambodian immigration website remains your best source.
Some nationalities enter Cambodia without advance visas. Eligibility and stay length vary by passport. Bilateral agreements can alter these arrangements.
Visa-free entry still requires e-Arrival registration. Complete this within seven days before arrival. The process is free. Use arrival.gov.kh or the official app. One submission covers immigration, health, and customs declarations.
Cambodia runs the e-Arrival system for all travelers. This is not a visa. It is a combined immigration, health, and customs declaration submitted electronically before landing. Visa requirements remain separate. They carry their own fees and processes.
Cost: E-Arrival registration costs nothing. Visas carry separate costs. These vary by type and nationality.
Watch for third-party sites charging fees. The official platform is free. One e-Arrival submission covers all declarations. Skip the paper forms on landing.
Some nationalities need embassy visas before travel. This depends on your passport. Requirements can change.
Uncertain about visa requirements? The official Cambodian immigration website is most reliable. Travel forums and third-party sites often carry outdated information.
Arrival Process
Cambodia arrivals stay orderly with proper preparation. Organize documents before reaching immigration counters. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports handle most tourist arrivals. Land borders have varying procedures by crossing point.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Customs rules match Southeast Asian norms. Your e-Arrival registration already captured your declaration. You stated any items before landing. Know the limits anyway. Surprises waste time.
Prohibited Items
- Narcotics and illegal drugs bring severe penalties. Lengthy imprisonment awaits offenders.
- Weapons, ammunition, and explosives without official authorization
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit currency and goods
- Items that are offensive to Cambodian culture or religion
- Certain pesticides and hazardous chemicals banned under Cambodian law
Restricted Items
- Antiquities need Ministry of Culture export permits. Removing Khmer artifacts without authorization is criminal.
- CITES restrictions apply to wildlife products. Cambodia enforces them.
- Carry doctor's letters or prescriptions for medications. Controlled substances.
- Large quantities of precious metals or gemstones may require documentation
Health Requirements
Cambodia keeps health requirements simple for most visitors. Check your origin and itinerary. Some regions carry specific risks.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have recently transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. This follows International Health Regulations. Cambodia did not invent this rule.
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis An and B are commonly recommended for travelers to Cambodia
- Typhoid is advisable, if you plan to eat outside major hotels and restaurants. Street food rewards the prepared.
- Tetanus and diphtheria boosters should be current
- Japanese encephalitis may be recommended if you plan to spend extended time in rural areas. Farms and rice paddies pose the risk.
- Rabies vaccination is worth considering if you will be in remote areas or around animals. Dogs roam freely in villages.
- Malaria prophylaxis may be advised for certain rural and forested regions, near borders. Consult a travel health professional for current guidance on which areas carry risk. Maps change. Ask before you go.
Health Insurance
Cambodia does not formally require proof of travel health insurance for entry. But carrying complete coverage is strongly advisable. Medical facilities in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap have improved, though serious conditions often require medical evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore. A policy that covers emergency evacuation is important if you plan to travel outside the main cities. Do not skip this.
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Important Contacts
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Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Children need their own passport valid for at least six months and must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival registration separately. If a child is traveling with only one parent, it is advisable to carry a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent, though Cambodia does not always formally require this. Immigration officers may ask about the relationship between the adult and child, if surnames differ. Carry supporting documentation such as birth certificates to avoid complications. Prepare for questions.
Bringing a pet into Cambodia requires a veterinary health certificate issued within a recent window before travel, along with proof of current rabies vaccination. Import permits from Cambodia's General Directorate of Animal Health and Production are typically required. Requirements and accepted documentation can change, so contacting the nearest Cambodian embassy and your airline well in advance is essential. Quarantine periods may apply depending on the animal's origin and documentation. Start months early.
If you wish to stay in Cambodia longer than your initial visa permits, extensions are generally available through the immigration department in Phnom Penh. The process, permitted extension length, and any associated costs depend on your visa type. Some visa categories allow multiple extensions while others do not. Overstaying your visa results in fines calculated per day and can complicate future entry. If you plan an extended stay, it is worth sorting out the appropriate visa type before you arrive rather than relying on extensions. Plan ahead.
Cambodia recognizes dual nationality in some cases. But the rules around it are subtle. If you hold both Cambodian and another nationality, enter and exit Cambodia on your Cambodian passport. If you hold two non-Cambodian passports, choose one and use it consistently for both entry and exit. Immigration systems track entries and exits by passport number, and switching mid-trip can create apparent overstay records. Pick one. Stick with it.
Foreign journalists intending to work in Cambodia typically need to arrange accreditation through the Ministry of Information. Entering on a tourist visa to conduct journalism can create legal complications. If you plan media work, contact the nearest Cambodian embassy before traveling to clarify what documentation and approvals are needed. Do not guess. Ask first.
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