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Cambodia visit visa: the e-Visa for Indians
Cambodia is not visa-free for Indians, but the visa is cheap and easy. You apply for the tourist e-Visa online for about 30 US dollars, for a 30-day stay. The catch most travellers miss is that the e-Visa works only at five entry ports. If you fly, you also complete the free e-Arrival Card. Two things to sort, both online.
Data current as of June 2026
What you need to visit Cambodia
Cambodia, home to Angkor Wat, is one of the easier Southeast Asian destinations for paperwork, but India is not visa-free, so you arrange a visa. The good news is the whole thing can be done online in minutes.
Indian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia. The simplest route is the tourist e-Visa, the T class, applied for online at the official portal evisa.gov.kh before you travel. It is single entry, costs about 30 US dollars, allows a 30-day stay, and is valid for 90 days from issue, which is the window in which you must enter. You can also get a visa on arrival at airports and major land borders for the same fee.
There are two details that catch Indian travellers out. First, the e-Visa is accepted only at five designated entry ports, so where you arrive matters. Second, if you fly to Cambodia you must also complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival Card within seven days before arrival, which is separate from your visa. This page is a full guide: the e-Visa, the entry ports, the e-Arrival Card, the visa on arrival, extensions, the fees, the documents, and the process.
India is not visa-free for Cambodia
It is worth being clear from the start. Unlike its neighbours in the region, Cambodia does not waive the visa for Indian travellers, so you arrange one before or on arrival.
You need a visa, but it is simple
Cambodia is not visa-free for Indian passport holders. You need either the e-Visa, applied for online before you travel, or a visa on arrival, obtained at airports and major land borders. Both give a single entry and a 30-day tourist stay for about the same fee. The e-Visa is usually the easier choice, since you arrive with everything in hand and skip the visa counter.
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, current for 2026. Cambodia is not visa-free for Indian nationals. The tourist e-Visa, the T class, is single entry, about 30 US dollars, and allows a 30-day stay, and a visa on arrival is available for the same fee at eligible ports. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official portal before you travel.
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The e-Visa works only at certain ports
This is the detail most travellers miss, and it can mean being turned back. The e-Visa is valid only at five designated ports. At any other border you must use a visa on arrival instead.
- Techo International Airport, Phnom Penh
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
- Sihanoukville International Airport
- Bavet land crossing, from Vietnam
- Tropaeng Kreal land crossing, from Laos
- Other land borders, such as several Thailand crossings
- Any port not on the e-Visa list
- Where you would need cash and a photo instead
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh), the visa policy of Cambodia, and published border guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa is accepted only at Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, Sihanoukville International Airport, the Bavet land crossing with Vietnam, and the Tropaeng Kreal land crossing with Laos. At other ports a visa on arrival is needed. Some Cambodia and Thailand land crossings have faced closures, so confirm the current position before you travel.
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The e-Arrival Card and the v-Pass
If you fly to Cambodia, the free e-Arrival Card is the second thing to complete. It rolls immigration, health, and customs into one online form, and it ends with a digital v-Pass instead of a passport stamp.
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e-Visa or visa on arrival?
Both give a single entry and a 30-day tourist stay for about the same fee. The difference is where they work and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
- Where
- Applied online before you fly
- Ports
- Only the five designated e-Visa ports
- Payment
- Credit or debit card online
- Speed
- About 3 business days, no arrival queue
- Best for
- Certainty before you fly, airline checks
- Where
- At the airport or major land borders
- Ports
- More land borders than the e-Visa
- Payment
- Clean US dollar notes, plus 2 photos
- Speed
- Quick, but queues in peak season
- Best for
- Land crossings the e-Visa does not cover
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and published guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa and the visa on arrival both give a single entry and a 30-day stay for about 30 US dollars for tourism, with the e-Visa applied for online and accepted at five ports, and the visa on arrival obtained at airports and major land borders with cash and photos. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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Cambodia visit options compared
The ways to visit Cambodia differ in purpose, stay, and how you apply. This table compares the main ones for Indian travellers.
| Option | How you get it | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa, T class | Online at evisa.gov.kh | 30 days, extend to 60 |
| Visa on arrival, T class | At airports and major borders | 30 days, extend to 60 |
| Business visa, E class | Online or on arrival | 30 days, extendable |
| e-Arrival Card | Free, all air travellers | Required to fly in |
| Extension | Immigration, Phnom Penh | 30 more days, once |
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, current for 2026. The tourist visa, the T class, gives a single entry and a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days, whether by e-Visa or on arrival, and the business visa, the E class, is for work-related visits and can be extended further. The e-Arrival Card is free and required of all air travellers. Categories can change, so confirm current details before you travel.
For most Indian tourists the e-Visa plus the e-Arrival Card is all you need. We confirm the right option for your trip.
Documents you need for the e-Visa
The e-Visa needs a short document set, and immigration can also ask for travel proof. This table shows what to have ready.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | All applicants | Valid 6 months from arrival, 2 blank pages |
| Passport photo | All applicants | Recent, white background, for upload |
| Passport scan | All applicants | Clear scan of the photo page |
| Credit or debit card | All applicants | For the online fee payment |
| Return or onward ticket | All applicants | Confirmed, can be checked |
| US dollar cash | For visa on arrival | Clean notes, plus 2 photos |
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and published guidance, current for 2026. The e-Visa needs a passport valid at least six months from arrival with two blank pages, a recent passport-style photo on a white background, a passport scan, and a card to pay. Immigration can ask for a confirmed return or onward ticket. For a visa on arrival you bring clean US dollar notes and two photos. Confirm the current checklist before you travel.
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Cambodia visit costs
The entry costs are a small set of charges, mostly the visa fee. The table shows the main ones for Indian travellers as a guide.
| Charge | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa or VOA, T class | About 30 US dollars | Roughly 2,600 rupees |
| Business visa, E class | About 35 US dollars | For work-related visits |
| e-Arrival Card | Free | No charge, online |
| Extension | About 30 to 50 US dollars | 30 more days, once |
| Other costs | Varies | Photos, card or service fees |
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and published guidance, current for 2026. The tourist visa, T class, is about 30 US dollars, the business visa, E class, about 35 US dollars, the e-Arrival Card is free, and a 30-day extension is commonly around 30 to 50 US dollars. Fees are paid by card online for the e-Visa, or in clean US dollar notes on arrival. Amounts can change and depend on the exchange rate, so confirm before you apply.
So a tourist trip commonly comes to around 2,600 rupees for the visa, with the arrival card free. We give you a clear, current cost picture before you apply.
The process, step by step
Getting into Cambodia is a short online process in three stages: before you apply, your application, and your arrival. The stubs below show the six steps.
Check your port. Confirm your airport or border accepts the e-Visa.
Get your documents. Passport valid 6 months, photo, card.
Apply for the e-Visa. On evisa.gov.kh, about 1 to 2 weeks ahead.
Complete the e-Arrival. Free, within 7 days before arrival.
Print and pack. Two e-Visa copies, the QR code, US dollar notes.
Enter Cambodia. An officer checks you in, air travellers get a v-Pass.
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and e-Arrival portal (arrival.gov.kh), current for 2026. Travellers confirm their entry port, apply for the e-Visa online about one to two weeks ahead, complete the free e-Arrival Card within seven days before arrival, then carry two printed e-Visa copies and the QR code, and air travellers receive a v-Pass on entry. A visa does not guarantee entry, since an officer decides. Confirm current details before you travel.
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Cambodia visit dos and donts
The visa is easy, but a few simple mistakes cause delays or refusals. These dos and donts keep your arrival smooth.
Do the right things
- Confirm your entry port accepts the e-Visa.
- Apply for the e-Visa about 1 to 2 weeks ahead.
- Complete the free e-Arrival Card if you fly.
- Print two copies of your e-Visa.
- Carry clean US dollar notes in small bills.
- Keep your passport valid 6 months with blank pages.
Do not do these
- Do not assume India is visa-free for Cambodia.
- Do not arrive at a port that rejects the e-Visa.
- Do not skip the e-Arrival Card when flying.
- Do not use scam sites that charge double.
- Do not work or study on a tourist visa.
- Do not overstay your permitted days.
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and e-Arrival portal (arrival.gov.kh), current for 2026. The e-Visa works only at five designated ports, the e-Arrival Card is mandatory and free for air travellers, and only official sites should be used. Working on a tourist visa and overstaying are offences. Rules can change, so confirm current details.
What you can and cannot do
A tourist visa lets you do plenty as a visitor, within clear limits. Here is what is and is not allowed.
You can
- See Angkor Wat and the temples of Siem Reap.
- Explore Phnom Penh’s riverside and Royal Palace.
- Relax on the beaches of Sihanoukville.
- Visit the crab market at Kep and Kampot’s pepper farms.
- See the floating villages of Tonle Sap.
- Extend your stay once before it ends.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Cambodia.
- Study a long program on a tourist visa.
- Stay beyond your permitted days without extending.
- Enter at a port that does not accept your e-Visa.
- Skip the e-Arrival Card and still fly in smoothly.
For work you need a business visa, the E class, and usually a work permit, while study and longer stays need the appropriate ordinary visa. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh) and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, current for 2026. The tourist visa, the T class, is for tourism and short visits only and does not allow paid work or long-term study, which need a business or ordinary visa and usually a work permit. The tourist visa is usually extended only once. Overstaying is an offence. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
Validity, stay, and the rules
The e-Visa has a validity window and a separate stay period, which travellers often mix up. This table explains the rules for Indian travellers.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| e-Visa validity | 90 days from issue | Window to enter, not your stay |
| Stay | 30 days | From the date you enter |
| Entry type | Single entry | Invalid once you leave |
| Extension | 30 more days, once | At immigration in Phnom Penh |
| e-Arrival Card | Air travellers | Free, within 7 days before arrival |
Source: official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh), current for 2026. The e-Visa is valid for 90 days from issue, which is only the window to enter, while the stay is 30 days from the date of entry, extendable once by 30 days for up to 60 in total. The tourist visa is single entry, so it ends if you leave. The e-Arrival Card is required of air travellers. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
The tourist visa is for short visits, not for settling. If you want to work, study, or stay longer, a different visa is needed. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for at the border
The e-Visa makes entry simple, but an officer at the port still decides whether to admit you. Arriving at the right port, with the visa, the e-Arrival Card, and your travel proof ready, is what keeps it smooth.
Common reasons for being refused entry include a passport with less than six months validity or no blank page, arriving at a port that does not accept your e-Visa, no completed e-Arrival Card when flying, no confirmed return or onward ticket, or using a scam visa website that produces incorrect details. Intending to work on a tourist visa is another. Many issues can be avoided with the right preparation.
India is not visa-free for Cambodia, so Indians need the e-Visa or a visa on arrival, a single-entry tourist visa of about 30 US dollars for a 30-day stay, extendable once to 60 days. The e-Visa is valid 90 days from issue and works only at five designated ports. Air travellers also complete the free e-Arrival Card within seven days before arrival, and receive a v-Pass instead of a stamp. An officer still decides entry.
Factual overview, verified against the official Cambodia e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.kh), the e-Arrival portal (arrival.gov.kh), and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, current as of June 2026. Fees, ports, stay periods, and rules are set by the Cambodian authorities and can change at any time. Entry is decided by an immigration officer.
Meeting the requirements keeps your arrival smooth, but the final decision rests with the Cambodian authorities and the officer at the checkpoint. We give you a realistic view and help you arrive fully prepared.
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