Cambodia Visa for US Citizens 2026: e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, e-Arrival Card and Fees

Do US Citizens Need a Visa for Cambodia? (2026 Quick Answer)

Yes, they do. In November 2026 the US State Department says a visa is required for entry, and the Cambodian government recommends getting it before travel. Cambodia's visa exemption covers only ASEAN states, not the United States.

• Tourist e-Visa (Visa T), online before the trip: USD 30, single entry, a stay of up to 1 month
• Visa on arrival at a dedicated counter, paid in US dollars

Your passport needs 6 months of validity beyond the arrival date and 1 blank page for the entry stamp (endorsement pages do not count). Every traveler also files the free e-Arrival form.

The State Department rates Cambodia Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, for crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance (updated 14 September 2026). It says Do Not Travel to areas along the Cambodian-Thai border and asks US citizens to stay over 50 km away from it.

Visarun is a visa agency, not a government office. We help check documents and the entry route, but the decision on the visa and on entry belongs to the Cambodian authorities, with no guarantee.

Cambodia e-Visa - Tourist T Visa Online

The official e-Visa portal is run by Cambodia's foreign ministry together with its designated partners. Lookalike websites charge more, so check you are on the government portal.

• Fee: USD 30 as of November 2026, one amount with no separate processing charge
• Entry: single, valid 3 months from the date of issue
• Stay: 1 month (30 days) from entry
• Processing: 3 business days

The form asks for a passport with more than six months of validity at entry, a recent digital passport-size photo (JPEG or PNG) and a card. Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay, Alipay and WeChat are accepted.

After payment, the portal says the approval letter arrives within 3 days. You download the e-Visa certificate and show it to immigration at the checkpoint. Families can file up to 10 applications in one session. Embassies cannot check e-Visa status, which is tracked online only.

You travel on the same passport used to apply, which matters for dual nationals and anyone renewing a US passport. The fee is non-refundable. Holding an e-Visa is not a promise of entry, and border officers may turn away travelers found inadmissible, such as those without sufficient funds or with a past deportation.

We recommend applying at least a week before your flight as a buffer.

e-Visa entry works at Techo International (KTI) in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) and Sihanoukville (KOS) airports, and at two land crossings covered below.

Visa on Arrival at Airports and Land Borders

The State Department confirms Americans can also get a visa on arrival. As reported in October 2026, it is issued at Techo, Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports, at major crossings with Vietnam (including Bavet, Kaam Samnor, Phnom Den and Preak Chak), at Tropaeng Kreal on the Laos border and at Phnom Penh International Port, but not at the Sihanoukville cruise port. We recommend confirming your crossing before travel.

According to Cambodia's official e-Arrival portal, travelers without a visa go to the Visa-On-Arrival counter before immigration clearance and pay there in US dollars. e-Visa holders go straight to immigration. An optional electronic visa on arrival reservation exists, but the visa is still collected and paid for at the counter.

We found no official Cambodian page stating the price. As of November 2026 it is reported at about USD 30 for tourism and USD 35 for business, for up to 30 days.

UK advice says a photo is needed, while Canadian advice says it is not and that cards work unless systems are down. To cover both, we suggest bringing:

• Exact US dollar cash in clean notes, since ripped, torn or stained bills are generally not accepted
• One passport photo
• A card as a backup, without counting on it

Cambodia e-Arrival Card

The e-Arrival is a free digital form that replaces the paper immigration card and combines the immigration, health (when required) and customs declarations.

According to Cambodia's General Department of Immigration, submissions are accepted from 7 days before arrival, counting the arrival day itself. Landing on 20 December means submission opens on 14 December.

• Every traveler files it, e-Visa holders included.
• One submission covers one trip and expires after the arrival date.
• Keep the QR code ready on arrival.

The form is required for flights, and UK travel advice calls it mandatory at the Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports. Cambodia has not clearly said whether it is mandatory at land crossings such as Bavet. The form has a land travel option, so we recommend filling it in anyway.

Fees, Validity and Extensions

• Tourist e-Visa (T): USD 30
• Ordinary or business e-Visa (E): USD 35
• Visa on arrival: reportedly about USD 30 (tourist) or USD 35 (business)
• e-Arrival form: free
• Exit visa after replacing a lost passport at the US Embassy: USD 30 in cash, 2 to 3 working days

Figures are as of November 2026, and the official portal shows the final price before payment. The State Department says tourist and business visas are valid for 1 month from entry. The 3-month e-Visa validity only limits when you can enter.

Extensions

Canadian travel advice says stays over 30 days need a renewal and that a tourist visa may be extended only once. UK advice confirms it can be extended inside Cambodia. We could not confirm an official extension fee, so check with the immigration department. UK advice wants 6 months of passport validity from the start of the extension, Canada beyond it.

Hotels or landlords usually register foreign guests in the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS) app. Canadian advice warns that without registration an extension may be refused.

Overstay

The State Department lists a fine of USD 10 per day, payable at the border or airport on departure for overstays under 30 days. Beyond 30 days, an extra USD 30 exit visa from the Visa Office in Phnom Penh is added. Payment is cash only. Overstaying may also lead to arrest and deportation, and deportation may bar re-entry.

Crossing From Thailand or Vietnam by Land

From Thailand

Canadian advice of 14 October 2026 says the Cambodia-Thailand land crossings are closed, and UK advice still current in November 2026 says they remain suspended. A ceasefire was agreed on 27 December 2025, but the border area is still unpredictable.

The US Embassy asks US citizens to avoid all travel within 50 km of the border, and Cham Yeam and Poipet are closed for e-Visa entry until further notice. From Bangkok, flying to Siem Reap Angkor or Techo International is the practical route.

From Vietnam or Laos

Only two land checkpoints accept the e-Visa for entry:

• Bavet (Svay Rieng Province), opposite Moc Bai in Vietnam
• Tropaeng Kreal (Stung Treng Province), on the Laos border

Other crossings, such as Kaam Samnor, Phnom Den, Trapaing Sre and Dong Kralo, do not accept e-Visa entry, and the e-Visa portal points travelers there to a visa on arrival. e-Visa holders can exit through any listed port.

Vietnam's government lists Moc Bai among the gates open to Vietnamese e-visa holders, so the road from Ho Chi Minh City through Moc Bai and Bavet works with e-visas on both sides. Vietnam's own rules for Americans are worth checking separately.

UK travel advice says border officials and tour operators may request unofficial payments or quote inflated visa prices, so it helps to know the real fee before arriving.

Business (E) Visa and Longer Stays

The ordinary e-Visa (Visa E) costs USD 35 as of November 2026. It is single entry, valid 3 months, allows a 1-month stay and takes 3 business days.

Business guides in Cambodia advise entering on the E visa rather than the T visa if you may stay longer than two months, work or study, because longer extensions build on the E class. It can typically be extended at the immigration department for 1 or 3 months (single entry) or 6 or 12 months (multiple entry), in categories such as EB for work or business, EG for job seekers and ES for students. We recommend confirming current rules with the immigration department or a licensed provider.

UK travel advice notes that working requires a business visa plus a work permit applied for by the employer. The State Department warns that work scam centers, financial scams and online romance scams are common in Cambodia, so we advise against job offers that ask you to come on a tourist visa.

Recent Changes (2025-2026)

• 1 January 2025: e-Visa fees cut, T from USD 36 to USD 30 and E from USD 42 to USD 35
• 9 September 2025: Techo International Airport (KTI) replaced Phnom Penh International Airport
• 15 June to 15 October 2026: a 14-day visa-free pilot for Chinese passport holders only
• 14 September 2026: updated US Level 2 advisory
• October 2026: Thai land crossings still closed despite the December 2025 ceasefire

Reported, but not confirmed by an official notice:

• 1 July 2025: a paperless v-Pass reportedly replaced passport stamps at international airports and seaports, sent by email or shown in the e-Arrival app. We suggest keeping that email until you leave.
• 1 August 2026: the e-Visa certificate reportedly moved from a barcode to a QR code.
• 3 October 2026: embassies and consulates reportedly stopped issuing visa stickers. How this applies to US applications is unconfirmed.

As of November 2026, no visa-free entry for US citizens has been announced.

FAQ

Is the e-Visa or the visa on arrival better for US citizens?

The e-Visa gives an answer before you fly, a fixed USD 30 fee and a direct walk to immigration. The visa on arrival skips the online step but adds a counter queue and a fee that is only reported.

When can I submit the e-Arrival card?

In the 7 days ending on the arrival day. For an 18 January arrival, the window opens on 12 January. An e-Visa does not replace the form.

Can I travel overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap?

Not at the moment. Canadian and UK advice from October 2026 say the Thai-Cambodian land crossings are closed. A flight is the realistic option.

Can I extend a Cambodian tourist visa?

Canadian advice says once, and UK advice confirms it is done inside Cambodia. We could not confirm the official fee, and FPCS registration by your hotel or landlord matters.

What happens if I overstay?

The State Department lists USD 10 per day in cash, plus a USD 30 exit visa after 30 days. Arrest, deportation and a re-entry ban are possible.

Do US travelers need vaccinations for Cambodia?

The State Department says no vaccinations are required. UK advice adds a yellow fever certificate only for arrivals from a transmission-risk country.

Are there currency rules when entering Cambodia?

Bringing Cambodian riel in or out is not allowed, and foreign currency over USD 10,000 needs to be declared. Most prices are quoted in US dollars.

What does a parent traveling alone with a child need?

The State Department says a notarized consent letter from the absent parent is required, or proof of sole custody.