Cambodia is an appealing destination not only for Angkor Wat. To discover its charm, getting your visa is the first step. Get all the information that you need about Cambodia visas.
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Getting Your Visa for Cambodia ...
- No matter what type of visas you are applying, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months. A passort-sized photo is also needed.
- Expect for 7 countries with visa exemption, most western country passport holders are required for a visa to enter Cambodia.
- Travelers may apply for tourist visa or business visa. Cambodian government has an online application system for eVisa and the eVisa system only works for tourist visa.
- Visa-on-arrival (VOA) is much more straightforward for entry by air while border-crossing travelers should consider pre-arranged visa to stay away from scams.
Business Visa: 2 Ways to Apply, Renewable & up to 45 Days
For those who plan on staying in Cambodia for over a month or doing business, a business visa is way better than a tourist one: it allows a single-entry stay of up to 45 days and easily renewable (tourist visa isn't and one will have to leave the country and return for a new visa).
Keep in mind that business visa is NOT available for eVisa application, leaving VOA and local embassy the only two options. VOA follows the same proceedure as the tourist visa. Here's more details for:
Apply via a Local Embassy
Find a nearest Cambodia embassy and send your files along with the application form (same as tourist visa), and you will get the visa within 7 to 10 working days at a price of USD35 per person. Besides, you will need:
- Letterhead from your company abroad for your business trip.
- Invitation letter from the Company in Cambodia.
- Travel itinerary including flight, accommodation, destination, and activity details.
Visa Extension: Embassy or Travel Agency, Up to 1 Year
The cost for overstaying your visa is USD5 day. The country's new visa policy now allows travelers who overstay their visa validation to get extension without leaving the country. One can apply for extension either at the embassy office in Phnom Penh (7 to 10 working days) or resort to a travel agent, who usually makes things easier and discounted prices are often.
For tourist and business visa, one-month extension costs USD45; for business visa, US$75 for three months, US$155 for six months and US$285 for one year.
One can only apply for extension upon expiration of the original visa and application is done only once a month. If one leaves the country without applying for extension, a new visa is required for returning to Cambodia. The new extension policy allows multi-entry stay.
