Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
The tourist visa can be obtained on arrival; an advance online e-Visa is another application option. Check the current e-Visa entry points, fee and checkpoint availability on Cambodia's official portal before choosing.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Tourist visa: e-Visa or visa on arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Tourist e-Visa (advance application)
- USD 30
Ireland's current advice quotes US$30 plus a US$7 processing charge for a tourist visa on arrival. Cambodia's published US$30 price is for the separate advance online e-Visa. Confirm the current arrival fee and accepted payment method for your checkpoint before travel.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
Cambodia e-Arrival Card
Available from 7 days before arrival. The Cambodia General Department of Immigration says all travelers can submit the free e-Arrival within seven days before arrival or on arrival. Several passport-country advisories recommend completing it before flying. It is a separate arrival form, not a visa.
Open Cambodia e-Arrival CardDetails that can change your plans
Check your Foreigners Present in Cambodia System registration
Hotels, guesthouses and rented accommodation should register guests in FPCS. If staying with friends or family or in your own home, register yourself through the app; a Cambodian phone number is required. Missing registration may prevent a visa extension.
Cambodia at a glance
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- KHR
- Calling code
- +855
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Cambodia?
For tourism in Cambodia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should prepare for a visa on arrival. The tourist visa can be obtained on arrival; an advance online e-Visa is another application option. Check the current e-Visa entry points, fee and checkpoint availability on Cambodia's official portal before choosing. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Cambodia?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Tourist e-Visa (advance application): USD 30 for one entry (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Required for this route. Available from 7 days before arrival. The Cambodia General Department of Immigration says all travelers can submit the free e-Arrival within seven days before arrival or on arrival. Several passport-country advisories recommend completing it before flying. It is a separate arrival form, not a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What fees apply for a Cambodia visitor visa?
Ireland's current advice quotes US$30 plus a US$7 processing charge for a tourist visa on arrival. Cambodia's published US$30 price is for the separate advance online e-Visa. Confirm the current arrival fee and accepted payment method for your checkpoint before travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Tourist visa: e-Visa or visa on arrival
The tourist visa can be obtained on arrival; an advance online e-Visa is another application option. Check the current e-Visa entry points, fee and checkpoint availability on Cambodia's official portal before choosing.
Open Cambodia e-Arrival Card
Read the official travel advice
As of 5 October 2026, Australia and New Zealand report that Cambodia–Thailand land crossings remain closed after armed clashes; both warn against travel near the border. Do not plan an overland crossing through Thailand without rechecking current official advice and local instructions.
Read Canadian travel advice
Official travel and entry guidance for Canadian passport holders visiting Cambodia.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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