Cambodia Visa

Cambodia — Visa Overview

About Cambodia

Cambodia is one of Southeast Asia's most historically extraordinary and spiritually profound destinations — a kingdom of ancient civilisation, breathtaking temples, and remarkable resilience that has emerged as one of the region's most compelling travel experiences. Home to the largest religious monument in the world and one of the greatest archaeological wonders on earth, Cambodia offers every traveller a depth of historical and cultural experience that is genuinely humbling.

Angkor Wat — the crown jewel of the Khmer Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is one of the most awe-inspiring human achievements in history. Built in the twelfth century as a Hindu temple and later converted to Buddhism, its five iconic towers rising above the jungle are recognised worldwide as a symbol of Cambodia and appear on the national flag. The broader Angkor Archaeological Park — spanning over 400 square kilometres near Siem Reap — contains hundreds of temples, reservoirs, and ancient cities including the magnificent Bayon temple with its 216 serene stone faces, the jungle-engulfed Ta Prohm where giant tree roots embrace ancient stone walls, and the Baphuon and Preah Khan temple complexes. Phnom Penh — Cambodia's vibrant and rapidly modernising capital — rewards visitors with the magnificent Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, the National Museum of Cambodia's extraordinary Khmer art collection, and the sobering Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek memorial — essential sites for understanding Cambodia's complex and tragic recent history. The coastal town of Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem offer pristine beaches and clear waters, while the floating villages of Tonle Sap Lake — the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia — reveal a way of life that has existed for centuries.

What is a Cambodia eVisa?

The Cambodia eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Royal Government of Cambodia — applied for entirely online through the official Cambodia eVisa portal — evisa.gov.kh — and delivered electronically to the applicant's registered email address as an approval certificate upon approval. The approved eVisa certificate must be printed and presented alongside the valid passport at Cambodian immigration upon arrival. No embassy visit is required. The Cambodia eVisa is available to nationals of 226 countries worldwide.

Important — Official Portal Only:
The official Cambodia eVisa portal is evisa.gov.kh — operated exclusively by the Royal Government of Cambodia. Rayna Tours submits all Cambodia eVisa applications exclusively through this official government portal. Do not use third-party websites impersonating the official service.

Important — eVisa Entry Points:
The Cambodia eVisa is valid only at designated ports of entry — including Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh) · Siem Reap Angkor International Airport · Sihanoukville International Airport · Bavet Land Checkpoint (Cambodia-Vietnam border) · and Tropaeng Kreal Land Checkpoint (Cambodia-Laos border). The eVisa is NOT valid at the Poipet land crossing from Thailand — applicants planning to enter overland from Thailand via Poipet must obtain a visa on arrival at that border.

Do You Need a Cambodia Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — eVisa Required:
UAE nationals are not on Cambodia's visa-exempt list. UAE nationals must apply for the Cambodia eVisa online through evisa.gov.kh before travel.

KSA Nationals — eVisa Required:
Saudi Arabian nationals must apply for the Cambodia eVisa online through evisa.gov.kh before travel.

Indian Nationals — eVisa Required:
Indian nationals must apply for the Cambodia eVisa online through evisa.gov.kh before travel.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism · sightseeing · leisure travel · and cultural visits
• Visiting family or friends
• Business meetings · conferences · and trade activities — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a separate work permit required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Cambodia
• Return or onward travel ticket — mandatory
• Proof of accommodation — mandatory
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay — USD 200 minimum per person recommended
• The approved eVisa certificate must be printed and presented at Cambodian immigration alongside the valid passport

Processing Time
3 business days from date of online submission through evisa.gov.kh. Apply at least 5 to 7 days before travel.

General Disclaimer
All visa decisions rest solely with the Royal Government of Cambodia. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Cambodian immigration officials at the port of entry.