Visit World - Vietnamese Citizens Traveling to Cambodia: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

Starting from July 1, 2024, all persons entering Cambodia will be required to submit an electronic arrival card at least seven days before their arrival.

"The Cambodia Electronic Arrival (CeA) replaces traditional paper immigration forms, medical forms, and customs declarations.

Travelers can access the e-Arrival system through two ways:

Official website: On the official government website, you can apply for an e-Arrival card online.
Mobile application: The Cambodian e-Arrival app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The process is currently available for travelers arriving by flight at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. Those entering Cambodia through land border crossings, boats, or through Sihanoukville Airport will still be using paper forms.

Although the deadline for submitting an online application is seven days, tablets will be available at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports to facilitate the e-arrival process for those who do not have time to check in online.

Tourists must take out an insurance policy for the entire period of their stay in the country. It must provide coverage in the amount of USD 50 thousand or more, as well as funeral services with coverage of at least USD 10 thousand.

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A visa is a mandatory requirement for most foreigners to enter Cambodia.

Citizens of Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar do not need a tourist visa and can stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.

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Most Cambodian tourists obtain a visa upon arrival at the international airports of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. When crossing by land from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, a visa can be obtained at the border of an international checkpoint;

Tourists can also obtain a visa prior to arrival through a Cambodian embassy or consulate abroad. Tourists can also obtain an e-visa through the website https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ before traveling.

With an e-visa, a tourist has the right to stay in Cambodia for no more than 30 days. Travelers visiting Cambodia for reasons other than tourism are not eligible for an e-Visa. Instead, they must apply for one of the other Cambodian visas, which include business, retirement, and student visas.

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A tourist visa, including an e-visa, can be extended for up to 30 days. To do this, you need to contact the immigration authorities in Cambodia.

To apply for an e-visa through the website https://www.evisa.gov.kh/ you need:

1. Fill out the application form;

2. Confirm all the data in the application form and pay the visa fee of USD 37;

3. Obtain an electronic visa within 3 days;

4. Show the immigration officer at the checkpoint the electronic visa.

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You need to apply for a 30-day visa at the airport upon arrival:

- Two photos of 4 * 6 cm (color);

- A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months before the end of the trip;

- Pay a visa fee of USD 30.

If you overstay your visa, a fine of USD 10 per day will be imposed.

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What additional documents do I need to have to enter Cambodia?

Hotel reservation: you must provide a confirmed hotel reservation document, the status of paid or unpaid does not matter.
Confirmed airline tickets: you need to confirm the length of your stay in Cambodia by providing confirmed airline tickets for your arrival and departure from here at the border crossing.
Bank statements and tax return documents: To confirm that you can easily afford the entire trip and stay in Cambodia, you need to provide bank statements for the last 6 months, as well as an income tax return document;
Copy of credit card: you do not need to show sufficient cash, but since debit and credit card as well as ATM are available anywhere in this country, you need to provide a copy of your credit card as proper proof.

Transit passengers departing on the same arrival aircraft do not need a visa if they are traveling through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

To import pets into Cambodia, all animals must have:

1. The microchip for pet;

To enter Cambodia, your pet must be identified using a microchip.

2. The vaccinations;

Your dog or cat should be vaccinated against rabies between 30 days and 12 months after entry. Rabies vaccinations for puppies and kittens should not be given before the age of 3 months. You don't need a rabies test to enter Cambodia from any country.

3. A health certificate;

Shortly before your trip, a USDA-accredited (or CFIA) veterinarian must complete a veterinary certificate for Cambodia for USDA or CFIA approval if your pet is traveling from the United States or Canada. If you enter Cambodia from another country, it is recommended that you get approval from the government agency responsible for importing and exporting pets.

4. The permission for the import;

An import permit is required for pets entering Cambodia unaccompanied as air cargo.

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Pets must enter Cambodia via Phnom Penh or Siem Reap international airports.

A copy of the owner's passport and a photo of the owner and pet must also accompany your pet.

117 - police, 118 - fire service, 119 - ambulance and Rescue Service, (012)-999-999 - round-the-clock police phone number with English -, French-and Italian-speaking operators.

Import and export of firearms, drugs, ammunition, explosives, biological and bacteriological substances and their components is prohibited.

It is allowed to import tobacco, alcoholic beverages and personal items within the limits of personal needs.

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When importing and exporting from the country, the amount of more than $10 thousand, gold and jewelry are subject to declaration in commercial volumes. In Cambodia, there is a large selection of jewelry made of gold with a high breakdown and with precious stones. Employees of the Cambodian customs are sympathetic to tourists who export precious products, because they do not want to interfere with the jewelry business of their compatriots. However, it is better to buy within reasonable limits.

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For information and advice on Cambodia's customs regulations, visit the official website of the General Directorate of Customs and excise.

To legally drive a car in Cambodia, you need to get an IDP. If you are involved in an accident, you need to show your IDP to the insurance company. You can drive if you obtain an international driver's license (IDP) within the first 30 days of your stay in Cambodia. The minimum age for renting a car must be at least 21 years. Car insurance in Cambodia will cost you about 100 dollars per month.

Cambodian Embassies in different countries can be find here: https://www.mfaic.gov.kh/EmbassyResidentMissions#

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