Citizens holding ordinary passports from the nine fellow ASEAN member states, plus Maldives and Seychelles, can enter Cambodia visa-free for short stays ranging from 14 to 30 days depending on nationality. However, every visa-exempt traveler flying into Cambodia must still submit the mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival card within 7 days before arrival.
Complete Cambodia Visa-Exempt Country List and Stay Limits
Under bilateral agreements published by Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), holders of ordinary passports from eleven countries do not need a visa for short visits to Cambodia. Instead, an immigration officer grants a free entry stamp at the airport or land border checkpoint upon inspecting your valid passport.
However, the permitted stay is not identical across all eleven countries. Six ASEAN member states—Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Laos—plus the Maldives receive up to 30 days per entry. Seychelles receives up to 15 days per entry, and three ASEAN states—Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, and Myanmar—receive up to 14 days per entry.
Note that Timor-Leste is only visa-exempt for diplomatic and official passports; holders of ordinary Timor-Leste passports still require a Cambodia eVisa or embassy visa before traveling. Additionally, Cambodia’s temporary 14-day visa-free trial for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR passports ran through 15 October 2026, meaning travelers on those passports require a Cambodia eVisa for arrivals from 16 October 2026 onward.
- 30 days visa-free: Singapore (SG), Malaysia (MY), Philippines (PH), Vietnam (VN), Indonesia (ID), Laos (LA), and Maldives (MV).
- 15 days visa-free: Seychelles (SC).
- 14 days visa-free: Thailand (TH), Brunei Darussalam (BN), and Myanmar (MM).
- Temporary China trial (ended 15 Oct 2026): Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR held a 14-day visa-free trial through 15 October 2026 and require an eVisa from 16 October 2026 onward.
Why Visa-Exempt Travelers Still Need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card
The single biggest misconception among Singaporean, Malaysian, Filipino, Thai, and Vietnamese travelers flying into Phnom Penh Techo International (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS) is assuming that "visa-free" means "no online forms." While you are exempt from the $30 Cambodia eVisa, you are NOT exempt from the Cambodia e-Arrival card (CeA).
Every passenger arriving in Cambodia by air must submit the digital e-Arrival declaration within 7 days before their flight. The form combines your arrival record, health declaration, and customs declaration into a single QR code scanned by border officers at the immigration counter. Filing ahead of time lets you walk directly from the aircraft to the immigration booth without stopping at airport registration kiosks.
When Visa-Exempt Citizens Should Apply for a Cambodia eVisa Instead
Visa-free entry into Cambodia is ideal for short holidays, weekend city breaks in Phnom Penh, or temple trips to Siem Reap, but it comes with strict legal limits: visa-exempt entry stamps cannot be extended inside Cambodia for additional tourist days, nor can they be converted onshore into a long-term business, work, retirement, or student visa.
If you hold a Thai, Bruneian, or Myanmar passport and plan a trip longer than 14 days, or if you hold a Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Lao, or Filipino passport and intend to stay longer than 30 days—or apply for an EB business/work extension, ER retirement extension, or ES student extension—you should apply for a Cambodia Tourist (Type T) or Business (Type E) eVisa before your trip so you enter on an extendable visa class.
Passport Validity and Currency Tips for ASEAN Travelers in Cambodia
Even when no visa is required, Cambodian immigration officers and regional airlines (such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and Cambodia Angkor Air) enforce the standard 6-month passport validity rule. Make sure your Singaporean, Malaysian, Filipino, or other ASEAN passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date in Cambodia and has at least one clean page for entry and exit stamps.
For everyday spending in Cambodia, US dollars and Cambodian Riel circulate side by side. Travelers from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand can also use cross-border QR payment links and the National Bank of Cambodia’s Bakong Tourists app at shops, restaurants, and hotels across Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines citizens need a visa for Cambodia? — No. Holders of ordinary Singaporean, Malaysian, and Filipino passports can visit Cambodia visa-free for up to 30 days per entry, provided their passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Cambodia without a visa? — Holders of ordinary Thai passports can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days. For stays between 15 and 30 days (or up to 60 days with an extension), Thai citizens should obtain a Cambodia eVisa.
Do visa-exempt ASEAN citizens still need the Cambodia e-Arrival card? — Yes, if arriving by air. Every passenger flying into Phnom Penh (KTI), Siem Reap (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS) must submit the Cambodia e-Arrival card within 7 days before landing, including ASEAN citizens.
Can I extend a visa-free entry stamp inside Cambodia? — Visa-free entry stamps are intended for short visits up to your 14, 15, or 30-day limit. If you want an extendable stay or a long-term EB/ER stay, enter Cambodia on a Type T or Type E eVisa instead.
Are Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macao passports visa-exempt for Cambodia after October 15, 2026? — Cambodia’s temporary 14-day visa-free trial for PRC, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR passports ran through 15 October 2026. For arrivals from 16 October 2026 onward, those travelers require a Cambodia eVisa.
Do Timor-Leste citizens get visa-free entry to Cambodia? — Only diplomatic and official Timor-Leste passports are visa-exempt under Cambodia’s current schedule. Travelers holding an ordinary Timor-Leste passport must obtain a Cambodia eVisa or embassy visa before arrival.
