Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay 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 stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
- 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.
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Cambodia arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
Cambodia e-Arrival Card
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.
Arrival guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
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 travel essentials
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- KHR
- Calling code
- +855
Cambodia entry questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
For tourism in Cambodia, ordinary passport holders from Ethiopia can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 30 days per visit.
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).
Do I need to complete Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Required for this route. 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.
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 visa and entry guidance
Confirm Cambodia’s requirements directly with government authorities.
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 12 October 2026, Australia says Cambodia–Thailand land crossings remain closed; the UK reports crossings remain suspended. Australia and the U.S. advise against travel within 50 km of the border, while the UK advises against all but essential travel within 20 km. These are country-specific safety advisories, not Cambodia's visa rule. Check your government's latest advice and crossing status before planning overland travel.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Cambodia with an ordinary Ethiopia passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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