Official System: Cambodia Electronic Arrival Card (CeA) & v-Pass System
2026 Quick Answer
Every traveler flying into Cambodia must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within the 7 days before arrival, even if you already hold an approved Cambodia eVisa or a visa-exempt ASEAN passport. The digital card replaces the paper immigration, health, and customs forms at Phnom Penh Techo (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), and Sihanoukville (KOS) airports.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Cambodia so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8+ days before flight | Too Early | Official portal calendar blocks submission more than 7 days out. With Nomadic Mart, you can submit your details early and we queue your filing for the exact 7-day opening. |
| 7 days to 48 hours before flight | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Upload your passport bio page, live selfie/photo, flight number, and Cambodia lodging address to receive your CeA QR code. |
| 48 hours to 6 hours before flight | Priority Window | Complete immediately before airline online check-in closes. Save a screenshot and printed copy of the QR code for airline desk inspection. |
| At departure gate / on arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines frequently verify the CeA QR code before boarding. Late filers face tablet queues in the KTI or SAI arrival hall before immigration. |
Compliance tip: Passport must be undamaged with no missing pages.
Compliance tip: Ensure you select KTI rather than the retired PNH code for Phnom Penh flights.
Compliance tip: Duty-free limits: 2L alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 350ml perfume (adults 18+ only).
Eligible Passports: ASEAN member states, China, Hong Kong & Macao SAR, Japan, India, South Korea, USA, UK, Australia, France, and Germany (at KTI Smart Gates).
How Airport Clearance Works: Scan your CeA QR code and e-passport at the immigration counter or eligible KTI Smart Gate. Once cleared, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration emails your digital v-Pass entry record, replacing the traditional inked entry stamp.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTI | Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh — replaced PNH on 9 Sep 2025) | Air | Primary capital gateway. Select KTI (never legacy PNH) on your e-Arrival and eVisa forms. |
| SAI | Siem Reap Angkor International Airport | Air | Main gateway for Angkor Wat. Full CeA QR scanner lanes and v-Pass email issuance. |
| KOS | Sihanoukville International Airport | Air | Coastal airport gateway (air arrivals only; cruise ship arrivals follow port procedures). |
| BAVET | Bavet International Checkpoint (Vietnam border) | Land | Accepts Cambodia eVisa (Type T/E), while CeA remains designated for air arrivals first. Verify at crossing. |
Remember that the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) is NOT a visa. Unless you hold an ASEAN, Maldives, or Seychelles visa-exempt passport, apply for your Cambodia Tourist (Type T) or Business (Type E) eVisa at least 3–5 business days before departure.
Once you are within 7 calendar days of landing at KTI, SAI, or KOS, submit your passport scan, portrait photo, flight number, and local address in Cambodia (or pre-book early through Nomadic Mart so our team files the moment your window opens).
Download the PDF and take a phone screenshot of your Cambodia e-Arrival QR code. Airline check-in agents in Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City routinely ask to see both your eVisa certificate and your CeA QR code.
Present your passport, eVisa QR certificate, and CeA QR code at the immigration desk. After processing, check your email for the official Cambodia v-Pass digital entry pass and retain it until departure.
Regional SE Asia Loop Advisory:
2026 Corridor Alert: All land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia (including Poipet and Cham Yeam) are closed. Travelers connecting from Bangkok or Phuket must fly into KTI or SAI and complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA). If entering overland from Vietnam via Bavet/Moc Bai, carry a printed Cambodia eVisa.
No. The Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) only replaces the paper immigration, health, and customs forms. Most foreign nationals (including US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and Indian citizens) still need a Cambodia Tourist eVisa (Type T) or Business eVisa (Type E) in addition to the CeA.
Yes. Every traveler flying into Cambodia at KTI, SAI, or KOS must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before arrival, even if they enter visa-free on an ASEAN, Maldives, or Seychelles passport.
Always select KTI (Techo International Airport). Techo International Airport (KTI) officially replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) on 9 September 2025.
Yes. You can update and resubmit your Cambodia e-Arrival Card details at any time before an immigration officer processes your QR code at the airport.
The v-Pass is Cambodia's digital entry confirmation sent to your email (and accessible via the official app) after immigration scans your CeA QR code at KTI, SAI, or KOS, replacing the traditional inked entry stamp.