eVisa eligible
Cambodia visa for U.S. citizens
Yes — Americans need a visa for Cambodia. Apply for the eVisa online before you fly: a passport and a photo is all it takes. Cambodia says processing takes 3 business days.
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The short answer
The answer for U.S. passport holders
Yes — U.S. citizens need a visa for Cambodia. The United States isn't on Cambodia's visa-exemption list. The simplest route is the eVisa: you apply online before you fly and it's emailed to you. Cambodia says it takes 3 business days.
Two other ways in: a tourist visa on arrival, or a paper visa from the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C. Compare all three, prices included.
Passport card? It isn't valid for international air travel. Fly on your passport book.
- 1 monthStay, from entry
- 3 monthsTo use it, from issue
- 6+ monthsPassport validity
Your options
eVisa or visa on arrival — and which we'd pick
Both are open to a U.S. passport. Here's what each one costs, who checks it and when you find out.
- Our service
eVisa through Nomadic Mart
Online, checked by a specialist
$84.99tourist
$94.99 business
Government fee included, itemized
- What you pay
- The $30 / $35 government fee plus our $54.99 / $59.99 service fee, shown separately at checkout.
- Who checks it
- A specialist checks every answer and your passport scan before we submit it.
- When you know
- Before you fly: the approved eVisa is emailed to you. Cambodia says about 3 business days.
- What you bring
- Your passport, your eVisa (on your phone, plus a printed backup) and your e-Arrival QR code.
- If it's refused
- We refund our service fee in full. The government fee is Cambodia's, so it isn't ours to return.
- Best for
- First-timers, and anyone who'd like a second pair of eyes on the form.
Visa on arrival
At the counter when you land
Paid on arrival
At the counter
Fee not quoted — see below
- What you pay
- Paid at the counter. We couldn't confirm the fee on an official Cambodian page, so we don't quote one.
- Who checks it
- Cambodian immigration, after you land.
- When you know
- Only once you've landed.
- What you bring
- Your passport and a recent passport photo. The forms are handed out on arrival.
- If it's refused
- You find out at the border, after the flight.
- Best for
- Last-minute trips. Cambodia recommends getting a visa before you travel, and airlines have occasionally refused boarding without one.
Nothing to buy in advance.
Which we'd pick
Get an eVisa before you fly, so you know it's approved before you leave home. Cambodia itself recommends getting a visa before you travel. We check every answer before it's filed, so a small mistake doesn't cost you the trip.
Entering by a land or sea port the eVisa doesn't cover?
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C. issues paper (sticker) visas that work at airports, seaports and land ports. Same government fee — $30 tourist, $35 business — paid by money order or cashier's check. Processing takes 7–10 working days.
Where the eVisa worksSource: embassyofcambodiadc.org (opens in a new tab)
Before anything else
Check your passport first
Four passport rules decide whether you can board. Check them before you apply — the eVisa is tied to the passport you use.
A passport book, not a passport card
The U.S. passport card isn't valid for international air travel.
Passport bookPassport card
Source: travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)More than 6 months left when you enter
Counted from the day you arrive in Cambodia, not the day you apply.
Source: travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)One blank page
For the entry stamp. Endorsement pages don't count as blank.
Source: travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)Apply and travel on the same passport
The eVisa is issued for the passport you apply with, so a new passport means a new eVisa.
Source: evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)
Is my passport OK for this trip?
Two dates, compared in your browser. Nothing is sent or saved.
Enter both dates to see the answer.
Checks the 6-month rule only. You also need a blank page and your passport book.
Renewing your passport?
Renew first, then apply for the eVisa with your new passport. Check the State Department's current renewal times before you book anything.
How to renew — travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)How it works
How Americans apply
Three steps, all online. No embassy visit and no mailing your passport.
Fill out the form
Enter your name exactly as it's printed in your passport, including any middle name and suffix (Jr., III). Add a scan of your photo page.
Name as printed
Add a recent photo
A recent passport-size photo, JPEG or PNG. Tip: take it on your phone against a plain wall — we check it before we submit.
JPEG or PNG
Pay in U.S. dollars
Pay the itemized total: $30 government fee + $54.99 ours for a tourist eVisa. The approved eVisa arrives by email.
Charged in USD
Apply at least a week before you fly. Cambodia says processing takes 3 business days, but that's an estimate, not a promise.
Timing
When will it arrive?
Cambodia says processing takes 3 business days and calls that an estimate. Two things to plan around from the U.S.: the time difference, and Cambodian public holidays.
Cambodia is 11–17 hours ahead of you
Cambodia runs on UTC+7 all year, with no daylight saving.
| Your time zone | Daylight timeMar–Nov | Standard timeNov–Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern New York | +11 h | +12 h |
| Central Chicago | +12 h | +13 h |
| Mountain Denver | +13 h | +14 h |
| Pacific Los Angeles | +14 h | +15 h |
| Alaska Anchorage | +15 h | +16 h |
| Hawaii Honolulu | +17 h | +17 h |
For example: Friday 3 pm in Chicago is already Saturday 3 am in Phnom Penh.
Cambodian public vacations, rest of 2026
Cambodia's eVisa terms say public vacations can affect processing times.
- Oct 10–12Pchum BenSat–Mon
- Oct 15Commemoration of the late King FatherThu
- Oct 29King Sihamoni's Coronation DayThu
- Nov 9Independence DayMon
- Nov 23–25Water Festival (Bon Om Touk)Mon–Wed
- Dec 29Peace DayTue
Sub-Decree No. 167, as published by the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin. Source: recberlin.mfaic.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)
Applying early costs nothing. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the day it's issued, so you can apply well before your trip and enter any time in that window.
Choose your visa
Tourist or business?
Pick by what you'll do in Cambodia. The tourist eVisa (Type T) is for vacations and family visits; the business eVisa (Type E) is for meetings, conferences and work-related trips.
Tourist eVisa
Type T · Single entry
Sightseeing, leisure and visiting family or friends.
Good for
- Sightseeing and leisure travel
- Visiting friends and family
- Stays up to 30 days
Not for
- Paid work
- Business meetings or contracts
Entry
Single
Validity
3 months from issue
Stay
1 month (30 days)
Processing
About 3 business days
$84.99per applicant
Government fee $30.00 + our fee $54.99
Business eVisa
Type E · Single entry
Meetings, conferences and business trips. Cambodia's fee notice calls it the “Ordinary” eVisa.
Good for
- Business meetings and conferences
- Site visits and negotiations
- Stays up to 30 days
Not for
- Employment without a work permit
Entry
Single
Validity
3 months from issue
Stay
1 month (30 days)
Processing
About 3 business days
$94.99per applicant
Government fee $35.00 + our fee $59.99
Staying longer than a month?
- Tourist (T)
- Cambodian embassies say it can be extended once, for another 30 days, at the immigration office in Cambodia. Rules change — confirm before you rely on it.Source: embassyofcambodiadc.org (opens in a new tab)
- Business (E)
- Can be extended inside Cambodia into longer stays: EB (business), EG (job-seeker), ER (retirement) and ES (student), from 1 to 12 months. An EB extension alone doesn't let you work — you still need a work permit.Source: recberlin.mfaic.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)
- Overstaying
- The U.S. State Department says overstays are fined $10 a day, payable in cash.Source: travel.state.gov (opens in a new tab)
After approval
Before you fly
Approval isn't the last step. Here's what to do between the approval email and the arrivals hall, in order.
In your hand when you land
- Passport book6+ months left, a blank page
- eVisa certificateOn your phone + a printed copy
- e-Arrival QR codeOn your phone, filed before you land
When it's approved
Your eVisa arrives by email
We email it to you as a PDF. Lost it? Reply to our email and we'll send it again.
In the 7 days before you land
Get your e-Arrival card
Cambodia says every traveler must complete it, even with a visa. It isn't a visa, and it can only be filed within the 7 days before you arrive. We file it for you on the right day and email your QR code.
Source: arrival.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)Before you leave home
Carry your eVisa two ways
Cambodia says to present your eVisa certificate to immigration on arrival; since August 1, 2026 it carries a QR code. Keep it on your phone and bring a printed copy as a backup.
Source: evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)At check-in and on landing
Have all three in hand
Your passport book, your eVisa and your e-Arrival QR code. Airlines have occasionally refused boarding to travelers without the right documents.
Source: embassyofcambodiadc.org (opens in a new tab)
Border entry
Where Americans can enter Cambodia
Your eVisa is accepted at three airports and two land crossings. At a crossing that doesn't take the eVisa, Cambodia's eVisa site says you can get a visa on arrival instead.
By air
- Techo International, Phnom PenhKTI
- Siem Reap Angkor InternationalSAI
- Sihanoukville InternationalKOS
Coming by cruise ship? Cambodia's eVisa port list marks Sihanoukville “not cruising ships”, so the eVisa doesn't cover arriving that way.
By land
- Bavet, Svay Riengfrom Vietnam
- Tropaeng Kreal, Stung Trengfrom Laos
Closed to eVisa entry: Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) and Poipet (Banteay Meanchey), both on the Thai border, until further notice.
Thailand border: the U.S. says stay away
The U.S. State Department currently advises against all travel within 50 km of the Cambodia–Thailand border (Level 4: Do not travel). In July 2025 the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh reported that routine travel across the land border had largely been suspended. Thailand and Cambodia announced a ceasefire on December 27, 2025, but U.S. embassies still advise avoiding the border area. Coming from Thailand? Plan to enter at one of the eVisa airports above.
Money & health
Money, health and practical tips for Americans
What the U.S. State Department, the CDC and Cambodia's own standards say, in plain English — with the source under each card.
Your dollars work here
The riel is Cambodia's official currency, but U.S. dollars are widely used and most prices are quoted in dollars. Bring clean bills: the State Department says ripped, torn or stained notes are generally not accepted, and warns of fake $50 and $100 bills.
Cards, ATMs and KHQR
ATMs accept U.S.-issued cards, but the State Department says they're frequently out of order and may charge high fees. Credit cards are accepted at some places. KHQR codes are a common way to pay, and the National Bank of Cambodia's Bakong Tourists app lets visitors use them.
Currency rules at the border
According to the U.S. State Department, you can't bring Cambodian riel into or out of the country, and foreign currency over $10,000 must be declared. You can take foreign currency out up to the amount you declared on arrival.
No vaccines required for entry
The State Department says no vaccinations are required to enter Cambodia. The CDC still advises being up to date on routine vaccines, and recommends hepatitis A and B for unvaccinated travelers and typhoid for most. Yellow fever proof is needed only if you arrive from a country with yellow-fever risk.
220–230 volts, 50 Hz
Cambodia's electricity supply runs at 220–230 V, 50 Hz. Check the small print on each charger: if it says 100–240 V, it works in Cambodia. If it only says 120 V, don't plug it in without a voltage converter.
Source: Cambodia power technical standard (opens in a new tab)
Don't overstay
The eVisa allows a stay of 1 month (30 days). According to the State Department, overstays are fined $10 a day, in cash. Overstay by more than 30 days and you also pay $30 for an exit visa at the Visa Office in Phnom Penh, which takes 2–3 working days.
Safety & help
Staying safe and getting help
The official advice and the official contacts, straight from the source.
Level 2
Cambodia: exercise increased caution
The U.S. State Department rates Cambodia Level 2 because of crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. The advisory was issued September 15, 2026.
Level 4
Do not travel within 50 km of the Thai border
Because of ongoing tensions between Cambodian and Thai military forces. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services there.
Extra care
Phnom Penh crime and unexploded ordnance
The State Department flags crime in Phnom Penh, and unexploded ordnance in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear provinces. Report unknown metal objects to the Cambodia Mine Action Center: 012-800-473 or 023-995-437.
Read the full State Department advisory (opens in a new tab)
Sign up for STEP before you go
The State Department advises enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), so the U.S. Embassy can send you alerts while you're in Cambodia.
Official contacts
U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh
Help for U.S. citizens in Cambodia.
- Address
- #1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom PenhEntrance on St. 51, between St. 96 and St. 102.
- Phone
- +855 23-728-000Also the 24-hour emergency line. After hours, press 1 then 0.
- [email protected]American Citizen Services. Non-emergency services are by appointment only — no walk-ins.
U.S. State Department
From home, before and during your trip.
- Phone
- 1-888-407-4747Overseas Citizens Services, toll-free from the U.S.
- STEP enrollment
- step.state.gov (opens in a new tab)Get U.S. Embassy alerts for Cambodia.
- Travel advisory
- travel.state.gov — Cambodia (opens in a new tab)Level 2, issued September 15, 2026.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C.
Issues paper (sticker) visas in your passport, valid at airports, seaports and land ports. It has no access to eVisas.
- Address
- 4530 16th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011Entrance on Buchanan St. at 16th St.
- Phone
- (202) 726-7742
- [email protected]For visa questions.
- Visa walk-in hours
- Mon–Fri, 10:00–12:00 and 1:00–3:00Visa walk-in hours. No appointment needed.
Cambodia eVisa (official)
Run by Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Cambodian embassies can't check or help with eVisa applications.
- Phone
- (855) 23 224 973
- Phone
- (855) 99 334 973
- [email protected]Include your reference number.
Nomadic Mart is a private company, not the U.S. or Cambodian government.
Why you're going
Things to do in Cambodia for American travelers
Your visa covers all of it — these are the four most visitors build a trip around.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Sunrise over the largest religious monument on earth. Allow three days for the wider temple complex.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
The riverfront capital — Royal Palace, the National Museum, and the memorials that explain modern Cambodia.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong islands
White sand and clear water four hours south. Ferries run daily from Sihanoukville.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
Pepper farms, river sunsets and crab markets. The slow half of any Cambodia itinerary.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Also traveling?
Add Vietnam, Laos or more to your trip
Every country sets its own visa rules. Here's the headline for a U.S. passport — pick a card for the full check.
- VietnameVisa · 90 days · multiple entry
- LaoseVisa · 60-day validity · 30-day stay
- SingaporeVisa-free for most · arrival card required
- IndonesiaVisa on arrival · 30 days · extendable
Your Cambodia eVisa is single-entry
Once you leave Cambodia, it's used up. If your route goes Cambodia → Vietnam → Cambodia, you'll need a new Cambodia visa to come back in.
Frequently asked
Cambodia visa FAQ for Americans
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. A visa is required, and the U.S. isn't on Cambodia's visa-exemption list. You can apply for the eVisa online before you fly, or get a tourist visa on arrival.
How much does a Cambodia visa cost for Americans?
Cambodia's government fee is $30 for the tourist eVisa (Type T) and $35 for the business eVisa (Type E). Through Nomadic Mart the all-in price is $84.99 for tourist ($30 government fee + $54.99 ours) or $94.99 for business ($35 + $59.99), itemized at checkout. Cambodia says its fees can change at any time and are non-refundable once processing has started.
Can Americans get a visa on arrival in Cambodia?
Yes. Cambodia issues tourist visas on arrival. Bring your passport and a recent passport photo; the forms are handed out when you land. Cambodian authorities still recommend getting your visa before you travel, and there have been occasional reports of airlines refusing boarding to travelers without proper documents. We don't quote a visa-on-arrival fee because we couldn't confirm it on an official Cambodian source.
Can I use my U.S. passport card to fly to Cambodia?
No. The U.S. State Department says the passport card is not valid for international travel by air, so you need a passport book. It should be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date and have 1 blank page.
How long does the Cambodia eVisa take?
Cambodia says processing takes 3 business days, but that's an estimate: it can vary, including around public holidays. Apply at least a week before you fly. The eVisa is valid for 3 months from the date it's issued, so applying a few weeks early is fine.
Is Nomadic Mart a government website?
No. Nomadic Mart is a private visa service. A specialist checks your application and submits it for you, and the government fee ($30 tourist, $35 business) is included in our price, shown separately. Cambodian embassies can't check or help with eVisa applications, so our support team is there for you instead.
Can I extend my stay in Cambodia?
According to Cambodian embassy guidance, a tourist (Type T) visa can be extended once, for another 30 days, at the immigration office in Cambodia, and a business (Type E) visa can be extended into longer stays. Rules change, so confirm before relying on it. Don't overstay: the U.S. State Department says overstays are fined $10 a day.
I'm a dual citizen or a green-card holder. Which passport do I use?
Apply with the passport you'll travel on. Cambodia requires you to travel on the same passport your eVisa was issued for, and the visa rules follow that passport. A green card isn't a passport, so green-card holders check the rules for the passport they carry.
Do I still need the e-Arrival card if I have an eVisa?
Yes. Cambodia says all travelers must complete it, even if they have a visa. It is not a visa, and it can only be filed within the 7 days before you arrive. We can file it for you on the right day.
Do I need to print my eVisa?
Cambodia's eVisa site says to present your eVisa certificate to immigration on arrival; since August 1, 2026 it carries a QR code. It doesn't say a printed copy is mandatory, so keep it on your phone and bring a printed copy as a backup.
Is Cambodia safe for Americans?
The U.S. State Department rates Cambodia Level 2: Exercise increased caution, because of crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance (issued September 15, 2026). It says not to travel within 50 km of the Thai border, and to take extra care in several provinces with unexploded ordnance, including Siem Reap. It also advises enrolling in STEP to get embassy alerts.
Sources
Every visa, entry, money and safety fact on this page comes from an official U.S. or Cambodian government source. Last checked September 26, 2026.
- Cambodia eVisa — official site (evisa.gov.kh) (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia eVisa — visa types, fees and requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia eVisa — official fee notice (news) (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia eVisa — ports of entry (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia eVisa — FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia eVisa — terms and conditions (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia e-Arrival (arrival.gov.kh) (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Department — Cambodia travel advisory and entry rules (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Department — passport card vs. passport book (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Department — Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh — contact (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh — services (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh — Cambodia–Thailand border advisory (July 2025) (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh — border security alert (January 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C. — contact (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C. — how to get a visa (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia, Washington, D.C. — tourist visa (Type T) (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin — how to get a Cambodian visa (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin — types of visas (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin — E-class extensions of stay (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin — public holidays 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- CDC — Cambodia traveler health (opens in a new tab)
- Cambodia Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy — power technical standard (Prakas 701) (opens in a new tab)
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