Cambodia entry rules for travellers from Canada
If you are asking do Canadians need a visa for Cambodia, the answer is yes. Ordinary Canadian visitors are not visa-exempt. Whether you leave from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or Calgary, connect through East Asia, and continue to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, you still need a Cambodian visa that matches how you enter.
This guide is for people travelling on a Canadian passport. It covers Cambodia eVisa for Canada applicants, visa on arrival, the absence of a resident Cambodian embassy in Canada, the free e-Arrival Card, and arrival habits that matter once you land—such as getting your passport stamped. Dual Canadian–Cambodian nationals should review Government of Canada advice, because consular help and entry rules can differ when both citizenships apply.
Quick answer: visa required for Canadian visitors
Cambodia visa requirements for Canada usually mean one of these paths:
- an approved Cambodia eVisa (printed approval letter), or
- a visa on arrival at an authorised airport or major land border, or
- a sticker visa arranged through a Cambodian mission abroad (commonly Washington, D.C., since there is no resident embassy in Canada).
Typical tourist and short business permissions allow a stay of up to 30 days from the date of entry. When a visa is issued before travel, the “use by” date on the document is not the same as your permitted stay—enter before that expiry, then count your 30 days from arrival. Extensions beyond 30 days are often possible once inside Cambodia, subject to immigration rules.
Canadian passport checklist
- Validity: at least six months from the day you enter Cambodia
- Blank pages: enough space for stamps
- Condition: undamaged booklet—damaged passports can be refused
- Consistency: eVisa names and number must match the biodata page exactly (including middle names)
- Renewal timing: renew first if your passport will expire soon, then apply with the new booklet
Photograph the biodata page in even light. Canadian passports with reflective laminate often glare under overhead lamps—tilt slightly and keep the full page in frame.
Which path fits travellers from Canada?
| Path | Best for | Stay | Canada-specific note |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (online) | Most holiday and short business trips | ~30 days from entry | Apply from home in any province; no Ottawa embassy visit required |
| Visa on arrival | Flexible dates; some land crossings | ~30 days from entry | Bring USD cash as backup; queues after long-haul flights |
| Embassy sticker | Applicants who want a passport sticker | Usually ~30 days | No resident mission in Canada—Washington, D.C. is a common option |
Cambodia eVisa for Canadian citizens
The electronic visa is the option most Canadians choose when researching a Cambodia visa for Canada. You submit biodata and photos online, pay by card, and receive an approval PDF by email—useful when you are still coordinating flights from YYZ, YVR or YUL.
- Categories: Tourist (Type T) for holidays; Business (Type E) for meetings—not for taking Cambodian employment
- Validity: single entry; stay up to 30 days from entry; first entry commonly within about three months of issuance
- Where to apply: this portal or evisa.gov.kh
- Documents: Canadian passport scan, compliant portrait photo, email, payment card
- Fee: visa fee applies; process fee applicable at checkout (see fees)
- Timing: commonly about three business days; apply earlier around March break, summer and Christmas travel peaks
Visa on arrival for Canadian passport holders
Canadians are generally eligible for Cambodia tourist or business visa on arrival at international airports and major land borders. Photos are sometimes handled differently at VOA desks than for eVisa uploads, but bringing a spare passport photo and US dollars remains smart—card systems are not always available.
After a long journey from Canada, many travellers prefer walking to immigration with an eVisa already approved. More detail: visa on arrival.
Embassy options for applicants in Canada
There is no resident Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canada for routine tourist visas, which is why eVisa dominates Canadian applications. If you need a sticker visa, a commonly used mission in North America is:
Royal Embassy of Cambodia — Washington, D.C.
Address: 4530 16th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011, United States
Phone: +1 202 726 7742
Confirm whether they accept applications from Canadian residents, required photos, fees and processing times before you send a passport across the border. Mission directory: embassy directory.
After you arrive in Cambodia, Canadians can note the Consulate of Canada in Siem Reap (and check Government of Canada channels for Phnom Penh coverage) via our foreign embassies page—those offices do not issue Cambodian visas.
Cambodia e-Arrival Card for flights from Canada
Air passengers landing at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville international airports should complete Cambodia’s free e-Arrival Card within roughly seven days before arrival. Canadian travel advice treats this as a separate requirement from the visa.
Complete immigration, customs and health sections as prompted while you still have solid wifi at home or during a layover—not after a red-eye into Siem Reap.
After you arrive: stamps, stays and registration
- Passport stamp: watch the officer stamp your booklet and keep the eVisa printout with you
- Stay clock: the usual 30 days counts from entry, not from the day you buy Angkor tickets
- Accommodation registration: hotels may register foreign guests with local systems—ask your guesthouse if anything is required for your stay
- Extensions: for stays beyond 30 days, plan an immigration visit in Phnom Penh before your permission expires
- Borders: Thailand–Cambodia land openings can change; confirm checkpoint status and eVisa acceptance before overlanding
Authorised eVisa ports: ports of entry.
How Canadians apply for a Cambodia eVisa
- Open the application and select Canada.
- Enter personal data exactly as shown on your Canadian passport.
- Choose tourism or business and an authorised arrival port.
- Upload a clear passport scan and a portrait that meets photo rules.
- Pay the visa fee (process fee applicable) and save your reference number.
- Print the approval PDF; complete the e-Arrival Card within seven days of flying.
Track progress on the status page. Re-upload promptly if a scan is rejected so departures from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary or other Canadian airports stay on schedule.
Practical tips for Canadian visitors
- Apply before non-refundable temple or flight add-ons depend on a fixed arrival day.
- Print the eVisa; phone battery and roaming can fail after overnight travel.
- Register for Government of Canada travel advice updates for Cambodia.
- Carry travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation.
- Check Cambodia public holidays that can slow counters.
- Read the tourist guide once your visa path is set.
FAQ — Cambodia visa for Canada
Answers for common searches about Cambodia entry requirements for Canadian citizens.
Do Canadians need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia for tourism or business. Canada and Cambodia have no visa-free agreement for ordinary visitors. Most Canadians apply online for a Cambodia eVisa; visa on arrival is also available at authorised airports and land borders.
What are the Cambodia visa requirements for Canada?
Canadian travellers generally need a passport valid for at least six months from entry with blank page space, a qualifying visa (eVisa or visa on arrival), a digital portrait for eVisa uploads, and Cambodia’s free e-Arrival Card completed within seven days before air arrival. Officers may also ask for onward tickets and proof of funds.
How long can a Canadian stay in Cambodia on a tourist visa?
A standard tourist or business visitor permission is typically single entry for up to 30 days from the date of entry. eVisa approvals often allow first use within about three months of issuance. Stays beyond 30 days usually require an extension in Cambodia, commonly available once, subject to immigration rules.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Canadian passport holders?
A Cambodia tourist eVisa requires the applicable visa fee, with process fee applicable at payment. Visa on arrival is paid at the checkpoint—cash in US dollars is the reliable backup even when cards are sometimes accepted. Confirm the total on the payment screen before you submit online.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Canada?
Cambodia does not maintain a resident embassy in Canada for routine tourist visas. Most Canadians use the online eVisa. For a sticker visa, a commonly used option is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C.—confirm hours and whether they accept applications from Canadian residents before you travel or send documents.
Can Canadian citizens get a Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes. Canadian passport holders are generally eligible for tourist or business visa on arrival at international airports and major land borders. After a long Toronto–Asia–Cambodia or Vancouver–Asia connection, an approved eVisa usually means less time at the visa desk.
Do Canadians need a Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes for air arrivals at the main international airports. Complete the free electronic Arrival Card (immigration, customs and health sections as required) within about seven days before you land. An eVisa does not replace the e-Arrival Card.
Should Canadians get their passport stamped on arrival in Cambodia?
Yes. Make sure immigration stamps your passport when you enter and keep your visa or eVisa approval with you during the stay. Missing stamps can complicate exit or extension procedures.
Related guides for Canadian travellers
- Eligible countries — full nationality directory
- United States guide — neighbouring North American market
- Australia guide — another long-haul English market
- United Kingdom guide
- Tourist eVisa — Type T stay rules
- Application procedure
