Cambodia Immigration
Cambodia is open for all foreigners to visit and work as long as it is legal. Tourists or business travellers need to have applied for a visa before entering Cambodia in a specific period and extension.
Cambodia Visa
Foreigners wishing to enter Cambodia may apply for a visa at a Cambodian embassy or consulate. There are various categories of non-immigrant visas, as follows; Diplomatic Visa (Category A); Official Visa (Category B); Courtesy Visa (Category C); Transit Visa (Category D); Ordinary Visa (commonly referred to as a “Business Visa” or Category E); Special Visa (Category K); and Tourist Visa (Category T).
Official fees for visa extensions
Tourist Visas are initially granted with a one month validity for an official fee approximately USD 30. The official fee for extending a Tourist Visa is USD 30 for one time only with a validity of one month.
Official Visas, Diplomatic Visas and Courtesy Visas are initially granted with three month’s validity. Official Visas and Diplomatic Visas can be extended for one month to twelve months or until mission termination at the latest. Courtesy Visas can be extended for one to twelve months. Extensions of Official Visas, Diplomatic Visas and Courtesy Visas are free of charge.
Transit Visas are initially granted with five day validity and cannot be extended except for cases of force majeure. The official fee is approximately USD 15.
Special Visas are granted to persons whose original nationality is Cambodian and who hold foreign travel documents. This period of validity is unlimited.
Ordinary/Business Visas are initially granted with one month validity for an official fee of approximately USD 35. Ordinary/Business Visas can be extended for one month (single entry), three months (single entry), six months (multiple entry) or one year (multiple entry) at the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Interior.
Further information and immigration laws are available directly at the Ministry of Interior office or online at https://www.interior.gov.kh/
Cambodia Visa Requirements
For most visitors to the Kingdom, visas are obtainable upon arrival at both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap International Airports.
Visitors from ASEAN countries (Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar) do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for up to 30 days.
Some nationalities are required to get visas in advance at a Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia; namely Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Nigeria.
Further information is available directly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation office or online at https://www.evisa.gov.kh
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