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Do Indians Need a Visa for Cambodia? (2026 Quick Answer)
Yes. As of October 2026, Indians on an ordinary passport need a visa for Cambodia. The official Cambodia e-Visa website lists visa exemption only for the nine other ASEAN countries: Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar.
India's visa-waiver arrangement with Cambodia, in force since 2002, is reported to cover only diplomatic and service passports. It does not cover tourists.
That leaves two ways in:
- A Cambodia e-Visa, applied for online before the trip
- A visa on arrival at the airport or a land border post
Official Cambodian pages describe the visa on arrival without a list of nationalities, and we found no official page naming India specifically. In practice, Indian passport holders can use either route. The choice depends on where you enter, because not every border post accepts the e-Visa.
The passport typically needs more than six months of validity left on the day of entry. UK travel advice also warns that Cambodian immigration normally refuses entry when a passport is damaged or has pages missing.
Cambodia e-Visa - Fee, Validity and How to Apply
The e-Visa is run by the e-Visa Office of Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through one official website.
As of October 2026, the official site lists two types:
- Tourist e-Visa (Visa T): USD 30, single entry, valid 3 months, stay of 1 month, processing in 3 business days
- Business e-Visa (Visa E): USD 35, single entry, valid 3 months, stay of 1 month, processing in 3 business days
The 3-month validity counts from the date of issue, so travellers need to enter within 3 months of approval.
These figures come from the latest readable official version of the e-Visa website, whose table of entry points was last updated on 19 August 2025. We could not re-read the live site in October 2026 because it loads behind a security check, which is normal, but travel news reports from that month quote the same fees. We recommend confirming the fee on the payment page before paying.
Documents and steps
- A recent passport-size photo in digital JPEG or PNG format
- Online payment by Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat
- After paying, an approval letter arrives, officially within 3 days
- The e-Visa certificate is shown to immigration at the checkpoint
We recommend applying at least a week before departure. UK travel advice suggests a minimum of 4 days and mentions an official e-Visa app for iOS and Android. The e-Visa is tied to the passport used in the application, so travellers need to enter on that same passport.
Under the official terms, the fee is non-refundable and an e-Visa does not guarantee entry. Officers can refuse a traveller found inadmissible, for example for lack of sufficient funds or a previous deportation.
Only one e-Visa website is official, operated by Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its designated partners. Lookalike sites exist and may charge more.
Visa on Arrival for Indians
The official e-Visa FAQ says travellers can get a visa on arrival at checkpoints that do not support the e-Visa.
According to the official Cambodia e-Arrival portal, travellers go to the Visa-On-Arrival counter first, before immigration clearance, collect the visa there and pay for the chosen type in US dollars.
UK travel advice confirms that a visa on arrival is available at airports and land crossings for travellers without an e-Visa, with a photo and payment in US dollars. We suggest carrying a printed photo and exact US dollar notes.
No official page we could read publishes the fee. The tourist visa on arrival is reported at about USD 30 and the business one at about USD 35, each for up to 30 days. We recommend confirming the price at the counter.
As reported in October 2026, visa on arrival remains available at:
- Techo (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports
- Land crossings from Vietnam, including Bavet, Kaam Samnor, Phnom Den, Trapaing Sre and Preak Chak
- Tropaeng Kreal on the Laos border
The same reports say it is not issued at Sihanoukville's cruise port. UK travel advice warns that officials and tour operators at land borders can ask for unofficial fees or inflate visa prices, so knowing the correct fee in advance helps.
Which Land Borders Accept the e-Visa
According to the official port table, last updated on 19 August 2025, the e-Visa is accepted for entry at three airports and two land posts.
Airports
- Techo International Airport (KTI), Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
- Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS), not for cruise ships
Land border posts
- Bavet in Svay Rieng province, opposite Moc Bai in Vietnam
- Tropaeng Kreal in Stung Treng province, on the Laos border
No e-Visa entry
- Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) and Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) on the Thai border, temporarily closed for e-Visa entry until further notice
- Kaam Samnor on the Mekong route, Phnom Den (Takeo) and Trapaing Sre (Kratie) on the Vietnam border
- Dong Kralo (Stung Treng) on the Laos border
At open posts that do not support the e-Visa, the official guidance points travellers to a visa on arrival. The Thai-border crossings are suspended altogether as of October 2026.
Exit is more flexible. The official table allows exit on an e-Visa through every listed port, including those without e-Visa entry. A traveller can fly into Siem Reap and later leave by land through Kaam Samnor or Phnom Den.
Port lists can change, so we recommend re-checking them on the official e-Visa website before applying.
Crossing From Vietnam or Thailand by Land
According to applicant reports on Reddit in October 2026, an Indian traveller planning a March trip with tourist e-visas for Vietnam and Cambodia hoped to take the bus via Moc Bai and Bavet, but an agent advised against crossing by land. On paper, that plan works.
From Vietnam: Moc Bai to Bavet
Vietnam's e-visa portal says e-visa holders enter and leave only through government-designated international border gates. A government list published in December 2025 includes Moc Bai in Tay Ninh province. On the Cambodian side, Bavet accepts the Cambodian e-Visa.
That makes Moc Bai to Bavet the only pair where both e-visas work, although officers on each side still decide on entry.
Other crossings from Vietnam
Xa Mat, Ha Tien and the Vinh Xuong land-and-river gate on the Mekong boat route are also on Vietnam's e-visa list, so the Vietnamese e-visa works for leaving there. The Cambodian posts opposite do not accept the Cambodian e-Visa. Vinh Xuong leads to Kaam Samnor and Ha Tien to Preak Chak, and both need a visa on arrival.
Returning to Vietnam
A Vietnam e-visa is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. Travellers going Vietnam, Cambodia, then Vietnam again typically need a multiple-entry e-visa or a new one. Our Vietnam e-visa guide for Indians covers the fees.
From Thailand: plan a flight
As of October 2026, all land crossings between Cambodia and Thailand remain suspended, according to UK travel advice. Thailand closed 18 crossings on 23 June 2025, and a five-day armed conflict followed in late July 2025. A ceasefire was signed on 27 December 2025, but the situation remains tense.
For a Thailand and Cambodia trip, the practical option is a flight into Siem Reap or Phnom Penh (Techo). Indian ordinary passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days from 15 September 2026, according to the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi. We recommend checking the border status again just before travel.
Visarun, a visa agency, helps Indian travellers plan visas for every country on a Southeast Asia route, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. Entry decisions belong to Cambodian immigration, and no agency can guarantee them.
Cambodia e-Arrival Card and Entry Checks
Cambodia e-Arrival is a digital immigration form that replaces the paper arrival form. Cambodia's General Department of Immigration says every traveller can submit it and that submission is free. We recommend using only the official e-Arrival website or app.
The window opens 7 days before arrival and includes the arrival day. Someone arriving on 7 October can submit from 1 October onwards.
The official e-Visa website says all travellers are required to fill it in, even if they already hold a visa, and recommends submitting it online within that 7-day window to avoid queuing at the immigration counter.
Air and land arrivals
By air, UK travel advice states the e-Arrival is mandatory at the Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville international airports. By land, we found no official statement making it mandatory at Bavet or other land posts. Cambodia's official text addresses all travellers, and the form asks for mode of travel and port of entry, so it also covers land travel. We suggest filling it in anyway.
A warning on job offers
India's embassy in Phnom Penh warns Indian nationals not to seek employment on a tourist visa and to check the background of any Cambodian employer, citing Indians trafficked into online-fraud operations. A job offer that asks you to arrive on a tourist visa is a warning sign.
Recent Changes (2025-2026)
- 1 January 2025: e-Visa fees cut, Visa T from USD 36 to USD 30 and Visa E from USD 42 to USD 35
- 23 June 2025: Thailand closes 18 land crossings with Cambodia, still suspended as of October 2026
- 1 July 2025: according to travel news reports, a paperless v-Pass (Visitor Pass) is introduced at airports and seaports, sent by email or in the e-Arrival app and showing the permitted stay
- 19 August 2025: at its last update, the official port table lists Cham Yeam and Poipet as temporarily closed for e-Visa entry
- 9 September 2025: Techo International Airport (KTI) replaces Phnom Penh International Airport
- 1 August 2026: according to travel news reports, e-Visa certificates switch from a barcode to a QR code
- 3 October 2026: according to travel news reports, Cambodian embassies and consulates stop putting visa stickers in passports, while visa on arrival continues
Air travellers may want to keep the v-Pass email until they leave. How the embassy in New Delhi applies the sticker change was not published in sources we could check. Visa exemptions for some priority markets were discussed in August 2026, but nothing was adopted and no visa-free entry for Indians had been announced as of October 2026.
FAQ
How much is the Cambodia e-Visa for Indians in 2026?
The latest readable version of the official site lists USD 30 for the tourist e-Visa and USD 35 for the business e-Visa, and travel news reports in October 2026 quote the same fees. We recommend checking the final amount on the payment page.
How long can I stay on a Cambodia e-Visa?
One month, single entry. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, so entry needs to happen within that period.
Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Cambodia?
In practice, yes, paid in US dollars at a dedicated counter. The tourist fee is reported at about USD 30, but we found no official tariff.
Is the Moc Bai to Bavet bus route possible with two e-visas?
On paper, yes. Moc Bai is on Vietnam's e-visa gate list, and Bavet accepts the Cambodian e-Visa. Officers on both sides still decide on entry.
Do I need the e-Arrival if I already have an e-Visa?
Yes. The official e-Visa website says all travellers fill it in even with a visa. It is free and opens 7 days before arrival, including the arrival day.
What happens if I overstay?
UK travel advice says overstaying can lead to fines, detention and deportation, with no limit on the fine. It also says tourist visas can be extended inside Cambodia. Official extension fees and fine amounts were not available in sources we could read.
Can the Cambodian embassy in New Delhi issue my e-Visa?
No. The e-Visa goes only through the official e-Visa website, and embassies do not handle e-Visa applications or status checks.
Can Visarun guarantee my Cambodia visa?
No. Visarun is an agency that helps plan visas for a whole Southeast Asia route and checks applications. Approval and entry are decided by Cambodian authorities.
