Phnompenh Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
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Cambodia e-Arrival
- Who
- Available to all travellers arriving in Cambodia
- When
- Within 7 days before arrival
- Cost
- Free (a visa, if you need one, is paid separately)
One online form covers the immigration card, health declaration and customs declaration. Cambodia's General Department of Immigration says arrival.gov.kh and the Cambodia e-Arrival app are the only official platforms and charge no service fee.
Checked against the official source 2026-09-26
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Cambodia's visa rules shift by nationality. Some travelers enter visa-free. Others get visas on arrival or through official channels. Some must arrange visas in advance at embassies or consulates. Eligibility, stay length, and conditions all depend on your passport. Check the official Cambodian immigration website before you travel. This is the only reliable source.
Some nationalities enter Cambodia without visas for limited stays. Eligibility and duration depend on agreements between Cambodia and your home country. These arrangements change. Verify your visa-free status and conditions on the official Cambodian immigration website before departure.
Even visa-free travelers must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival registration before arrival. Your passport typically needs six months validity beyond your entry date.
Cambodia requires all travelers to complete the Cambodia e-Arrival registration before arrival. This is not a visa. It is a mandatory digital form combining your immigration card, health declaration, and customs declaration into one online submission. The Cambodia e-Arrival platform and its companion app are the only official channels. No service fee applies. If you need a visa alongside the e-Arrival registration, check the official Cambodian immigration website for options available to your nationality.
Cost: The Cambodia e-Arrival registration is free. Any required visa is separate with its own fees. Verify these through official channels.
The Cambodia e-Arrival applies to all travelers entering Cambodia, regardless of nationality or visa status. The official Cambodia e-Arrival website and the Cambodia e-Arrival app are the only legitimate platforms. Neither charges a service fee. Watch out for unofficial third-party sites. They may charge for this free process.
Many nationalities need visas to enter Cambodia. Several options exist depending on your passport and situation, including visas from Cambodian embassies or consulates abroad. Visa types, fees, and processing times vary. Check the official Cambodian immigration website for current options and requirements for your nationality.
All travelers must complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival registration within seven days before arrival, regardless of visa type. Ensure your passport remains valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry date.
Arrival Process
At Phnom Penh International Airport, you will pass through immigration, document checks, and customs. The process stays orderly. Queues grow during peak arrival times. Preparation matters. Have everything ready.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Cambodian customs rules define what enters duty-free and what needs declaration. Your e-Arrival registration already includes this. You submitted it before landing. Officers may still inspect bags on arrival.
Prohibited Items
- Illegal drugs and narcotics are prohibited. Penalties are severe. Prison sentences are lengthy.
- Weapons, explosives, and ammunition require proper authorization from Cambodian authorities.
- Pornographic materials in any format
- Counterfeit goods and currency
- Items deemed to threaten national security or public order
Restricted Items
- Antiquities and culturally significant artifacts need export permits from relevant Cambodian authorities. Removing Khmer heritage without permission is a serious offense.
- Some medications, those with controlled substances, need documentation. Carry prescriptions. Bring a doctor's letter confirming medical necessity.
- Wildlife products, including items from endangered species, are restricted under international conventions Cambodia follows.
- Large quantities of precious metals or gemstones may need declaration and supporting paperwork.
Health Requirements
Cambodia keeps health requirements simple for most arrivals. Check your origin and your Phnom Penh plans. A few specifics apply.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from, or transiting through, endemic countries. This is international regulation. Cambodia did not invent it.
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis An and B, commonly recommended for travel to Southeast Asia
- Typhoid. Consider it. if eating beyond major hotels and established restaurants in Phnom Penh.
- Tetanus-diphtheria booster if yours is not current
- Japanese encephalitis. Season matters. So does time in rural areas outside Phnom Penh. Weigh both.
- Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis. Discuss with a travel health professional. Worth it for extended rural travel or close animal contact.
Health Insurance
Cambodia does not require travel health insurance at entry. Carry it anyway. Medical facilities in Phnom Penh have improved. But standards vary. Serious conditions mean evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore. Get a policy covering emergency evacuation and routine care. Worth every dollar.
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Important Contacts
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Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Children need valid passports to enter Cambodia. Traveling with one parent, or neither? Carry a notarized consent letter from absent parents or guardians, plus birth certificates. Cambodia may not ask. Airlines and departure countries might. Have documents ready.
Pets need a veterinary health certificate issued shortly before travel, proof of current rabies vaccination, and possibly an import permit from Cambodian authorities. Requirements vary. Contact the nearest Cambodian embassy or the General Directorate of Animal Health and Production well ahead. Quarantine may apply based on origin and paperwork.
Staying longer than your visa or visa-free period allows? Options include extensions through the General Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh, or applying for a different visa category. Overstay means daily fines. Serious overstay risks detention or deportation. Handle extensions before expiration, not after. Verify current procedures through the Phnom Penh immigration office.
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