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Cambodia Visa for United States Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

US citizens can obtain a 30-day Tourist visa on arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airports and select land border crossings; fee USD 30 payable in cash on arrival; passport validity must be at least 6 months; bring one passport photo.

Guide last updated September 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.\n- Specific forms: No pre-arrival visa form; visa on arrival form is provided at the border or by airline staff. You may need to complete one upon arrival.\n- Financial proof: No explicit bank statements or funds proof required for visa on arrival; ensure you have enough funds to cover your stay. There is no fixed minimum amount specified by immigration.\n- Accommodation and return ticket: Not strictly required to show at visa on arrival, but you should have a confirmed accommodation plan and onward/return ticket in case asked by border officials.\n- Photo spec: One passport photo (4x6 cm) with a white background. Some borders may accept a digital photo, but bring a physical 4x6 cm photo as a backup.\n- Biometrics: Biometrics are not typically collected for visa on arrival; the passport is scanned and the visa is stamped.\n- Travel health insurance: Not required by immigration; highly recommended to have voluntary travel health insurance for medical emergencies.

Visa types

  • Tourist visa (Type T): Official name Tourist Visa (Type T). Validity 30 days from entry. Max stay 30 days. Entry: Single. Approx fee USD 30 (about 120,000–125,000 KHR).\n- Business visa (Type E): Official name Business Visa (Type E). Validity 30 days from entry. Max stay 30 days. Entry: Single. Approx fee USD 35 (about 140,000–150,000 KHR).\n- E-visa (online) as an alternative: Official name e-Visa (Cambodia). Validity 30 days. Max stay 30 days. Entry: Single. Approx fee USD 36 (plus handling by the online system). Note: This is not a visa on arrival.

Application process

  • Visa on arrival: Which ports – available at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Siem Reap International Airport (REP), and at select land border crossings (e.g., Poipet on the Thai border, Bavet on the Vietnam border, Cham Yeam at Koh Kong). Always confirm current ports on the official MFAIC site before travel.\nSteps – On arrival, proceed to the visa on arrival desk, complete the visa on arrival form if not supplied, present your passport (valid at least 6 months), one passport photo, and payment of the visa fee in cash. Pay USD 30; some border posts may accept Cambodian riel (less common). Obtain the 30-day tourist visa stamp.\nFees and currencies – USD cash is the most reliable; bring small denominations. Some airports may also quote in USD only.\nQueue tips – Use official visa lines, avoid third-party agents, travel with a printed itinerary and be prepared for lines during peak hours.\n- E-Visa (online) as alternative: How to apply online – Go to https://www.evisa.gov.kh/, create an account, complete the application, upload a passport scan, pay USD 36, and receive an email approval. Print the e-Visa approval letter to present at border with your passport.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: USD 30 (about 120,000–125,000 KHR). Currency: cash in USD preferred; KHR may be accepted at some ports.\n- E-visa fee: USD 36 (online payment). Processing time for e-visa: typically a few business days (standard) after submission; expedited processing is not always guaranteed and varies by backlog.\n- Total cost estimate for VOA vs e-visa: VOA 30 USD; e-visa around 36 USD; there is no separate visa stamping or embassy processing fee for VOA at borders.\n- Standard processing time: Visa on arrival issued immediately upon stamping; e-visa standard processing is around 3 business days.\n- Express/priority option: Not typically offered for visa on arrival. E-visa may offer faster processing in some cases depending on the service.

Tips for United States travelers

  • How far in advance to apply: Visa on arrival does not require pre-approval; you can arrive and obtain VOA on the spot. If you prefer pre-approved entry, use the online e-Visa and apply 3–7 days before travel if possible.\n- Common rejection reasons (US applicants): Passport validity less than 6 months, passport pages damaged, insufficient funds or inability to show onward/onward travel plan, missing required documents (passport photo, 6-month validity, blank visa page), or non-cash payment issues at the border.\n- VFS/BLS vs direct embassy application: Cambodia’s VOA typically occurs directly at border/airport immigration; there is no central VFS/BLS processing for Cambodia visas for US travelers. For a long-stay or special visa, you may apply through a Cambodian embassy or consulate in the United States.\n- Travel advisories or bilateral notes: Check the U.S. Department of State travel advisory for Cambodia before travel. Bring required vaccines as per health advisories and have travel insurance.\n- Extension options inside Cambodia: Tourist visas can be extended at the Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh for an additional period (fees and times vary). Do not rely on extensions at border crossings; complete extension paperwork in Phnom Penh.

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