Cambodia visa & land border guide

Tourist visa (Visa T)

Most visitors from Europe, the US, the UK, Australia and many other countries need a tourist visa. ASEAN nationals from visa-exempt countries can enter without one for a limited stay.

• e-Visa — apply only at the official site evisa.gov.kh. Fee about USD 30 plus a small processing charge. Single entry, 30 days stay, visa valid 3 months from issue. Typical processing: 3 business days.
• Visa on Arrival (VOA) — available at major airports and at main international land borders when open. About USD 30 tourist / USD 35 business, paid in clean USD cash, plus one passport photo.

Avoid lookalike websites that charge two or three times the official fee. The only official e-Visa portal is evisa.gov.kh.

e-Arrival card

Air arrivals should complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival form at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before landing. It speeds up immigration at Techo (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) and Sihanoukville (KOS).

Documents checklist

• Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, with at least one blank page
• 1 recent passport-size colour photo (white/light background) for e-Visa or VOA
• Printed e-Visa approval letter if you applied online
• Return or onward ticket may be requested
• USD cash for VOA (exact amount preferred)

Visa on Arrival — where it is available

Processing usually takes 15–45 minutes. Officers can take a photo for a small extra fee if you forget one. Always request a receipt for the official fee.

Which borders accept Cambodia e-Visa for entry?

According to the official Cambodian e-Visa portal:

• e-Visa entry currently accepted at land borders:
  • Bavet (Svay Rieng) – Vietnam side
  • Trapeang Kriel / Tropaeng Kreal (Stung Treng) – Laos side
• Temporarily closed for e-Visa entry (until further notice): Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) and Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) – Thailand
• All other listed land borders: e-Visa entry not supported (exit is usually still possible)
• Airports that accept e-Visa: Techo International (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor International, Sihanoukville International

You may still exit Cambodia at most official checkpoints regardless of how you entered. VOA availability also varies by crossing and nationality — check before travel.

Cambodia – Thailand border

When these borders are open for passengers, Visa on Arrival is normally available. e-Visa entry is currently restricted or closed at the main Thai crossings.

As of 2025–2026 many Thailand–Cambodia land crossings remain closed or heavily restricted. Flying into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville is currently the most reliable option from Thailand. We offer private airport transfers from all three airports.

Phnom Penh ↔ Poipet transfer Phnom Penh ↔ Cham Yeam Siem Reap ↔ Poipet

Cambodia – Vietnam border

Visa on Arrival is available at the main international checkpoints. Bavet also accepts e-Visa entry.

Most popular for travellers: Bavet (Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh City corridor). This is currently the main land border that accepts Cambodia e-Visa entry from Vietnam.

Phnom Penh ↔ Bavet $60 / $85 Phnom Penh ↔ Ho Chi Minh $130 / $200 Phnom Penh ↔ Prek Chak $65 / $90 Phnom Penh ↔ Phnom Den $85 / $120

Cambodia – Laos border

Visa on Arrival is available. Trapeang Kriel / Tropaeng Kreal also accepts e-Visa entry.

This is the main international land route between southern Laos (Si Phan Don / 4000 Islands) and northeastern Cambodia. It accepts Cambodia e-Visa for entry.

Phnom Penh ↔ Trapeang Kriel $190 / $260 Siem Reap ↔ Trapeang Kriel $170 / $240

Cruise ship – Sihanoukville seaport

Sihanoukville (Preah Sihanouk) is Cambodia’s main deep-water port and the primary cruise-ship gateway. Cruise vessels typically berth at the Old Jetty Quay / passenger facilities.

• e-Visa is not accepted for entry by sea / cruise ship. Do not rely on an e-Visa obtained for airports or land borders.
• Visa on Arrival is the standard option. Many cruise lines organise the visa onboard or at the pier (fee is often higher than the official USD 30 rate — commonly around USD 60–65 when processed through the ship).
• Requirements are the same as other VOA: passport (6+ months validity + blank page), passport photo, and payment in USD cash (or as arranged by the cruise line).
• Once immigration is cleared, we can arrange private transfer from the port to your hotel, beach or Koh Rong ferry pier.

Sihanoukville airport / port transfer WhatsApp cruise transfer

Practical notes for travellers

• Always check the official e-Visa port list before applying: evisa.gov.kh – Ports of Entry.
• Print your e-Visa approval letter and carry the same passport used in the application.
• Visa on Arrival (cash USD) is available at many international checkpoints, but availability and fees can vary.
• Opening hours differ by crossing; major ones such as Bavet often operate longer hours than smaller posts.
• Private transfer is the most comfortable way to reach major open crossings (especially Bavet, Prek Chak, Phnom Den and Trapeang Kriel).
• Border status with Thailand remains fluid — flying into Techo, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville is currently the most reliable option from Thailand.

After immigration — private transfer

When you clear customs at the airport or a land border, your Luxe Taxi Cambodia driver can meet you with a name sign. Fixed fares, air-conditioned SUV or MPV, professional English-speaking drivers.