Cambodia travel permission for Chinese passport holders
Chinese visitors are among Cambodia’s largest tourism markets—Angkor Wat tours from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, beach packages to Sihanoukville, and short business trips to Phnom Penh. Search demand for Cambodia visa for China is high because entry rules can change for short promotional windows even while the standard eVisa and visa-on-arrival channels remain available year-round.
This page focuses on holders of an ordinary People’s Republic of China passport. Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR documents appear as separate nationalities on application forms—select the label that matches the booklet you will present at immigration. Diplomatic or service passports follow different bilateral arrangements and are outside the scope of this visitor guide.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Usually yes for ordinary PRC passports on standard tourist or business visits. Cambodia is not permanently visa-free for mainland Chinese nationals in the way ASEAN exemptions work for some neighbours. When no special notice applies, you enter with an eVisa approval letter, a visa on arrival stamp, or a sticker from a Cambodian mission in China.
A common tourist permission is single entry, stay up to 30 days, with first entry often allowed within about three months of eVisa issuance. Extensions of about 30 days may be requested after arrival at Immigration in Phnom Penh if you want more time for temples, the coast or inland provinces.
Temporary visa-free notices (check dates)
Cambodia periodically announces short visa-free windows for ordinary Chinese passports—sometimes limited to about 14 days per stay and tied to clear start and end dates. During those windows you may still need to complete the e-Arrival Card, even when no visa fee is charged.
Always verify the notice that covers your arrival day with Cambodian immigration, the embassy in Beijing, or your airline. If your trip is longer than the exemption stay, or your flights fall outside the announced period, arrange an eVisa or another visa before you travel. Do not assume a past exemption still applies.
Which path fits travellers from China?
| Path | Typical use | Stay | Notes for China departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa | Independent travellers and agents booking Angkor / coastal packages | ~30 days | Apply before leaving China; print the PDF |
| Visa on arrival | Flexible dates; some land crossings | ~30 days | USD cash + photo; queues after group flights |
| Embassy / consulate | Sticker visas; some multi-entry products at missions | Varies by product | Beijing embassy or regional consulate |
| Announced visa-free window | Short holidays when a notice is active | Often ~14 days | Confirm dates; e-Arrival Card still required for air |
Cambodia eVisa for Chinese citizens
When a visa is required, the online eVisa is the most convenient channel for travellers applying from mainland China. You avoid embassy queues, pay by card, and arrive with a printed approval letter.
- Tourist (Type T): sightseeing, family visits, holiday packages
- Business (Type E): meetings and conferences—not local employment
- Validity: typically single entry, up to 30 days stay, first entry within about three months of issue
- Apply via: this portal or evisa.gov.kh
- Fee: visa fee applies; process fee applicable at checkout (see fees)
- Processing: commonly about three business days; apply earlier around Chinese public holidays and peak Angkor seasons
Visa on arrival for Chinese passport holders
Chinese nationals are generally eligible for Cambodia visa on arrival for tourism or business at major airports and many land borders. Bring a passport photo and cash in US dollars for the fee displayed at the desk.
Charter and weekend group arrivals can create long VOA lines. If your coach transfers straight to Siem Reap hotels, an approved eVisa usually moves you through immigration faster. More detail: visa on arrival.
Cambodian embassy and consulates in China
Mainland China has one of the densest networks of Cambodian diplomatic posts. Use the mission that covers your province if you need a sticker visa, multi-entry products offered by the mission, or in-person guidance.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia — Beijing
Address: No. 9 Dong Zhi Men Wai Dajie, Beijing, P.R. China
Phone: +86 10 6532 1889
Consulates general also operate in cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunming, Nanning, Xi’an, Haikou and Jinan. Opening hours, fees and multi-entry rules change—call ahead. Full listings: embassy directory.
After arrival in Cambodia, Chinese travellers can also note the Embassy of China in Phnom Penh via our foreign embassies page for consular emergencies—not for issuing Cambodian visas.
Documents and photo tips that reduce delays
- Passport: valid at least six months from entry, with blank page space
- Scan: full biodata page, sharp and unread; avoid fingers covering numbers
- Photo: recent portrait; white background is commonly requested for Cambodia eVisa uploads—see photo rules
- Name order: enter Chinese names exactly as romanised on the passport machine-readable zone
- e-Arrival Card: free, within about seven days before flying; Chinese-language interfaces are often available on official channels
Entry ports popular with travellers from China
Direct and one-stop flights from Chinese cities commonly land at:
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport — temple-focused packages
- Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh) — capital, business and onward travel
- Sihanoukville International Airport — coastal holidays
- Selected land borders with Vietnam, Laos or Thailand — confirm whether eVisa is accepted at your specific post
Check the live list on ports of entry before tickets are issued. Presenting an eVisa at a non-authorised checkpoint can block entry even with a valid PDF.
How Chinese citizens apply for a Cambodia eVisa
- Confirm that your dates and stay length are not fully covered by a current visa-free notice.
- Start the online application and select China.
- Enter passport data exactly as printed; choose tourism or business and an authorised port.
- Upload the biodata scan and white-background portrait photo.
- Pay the visa fee (process fee applicable) and save your reference number.
- Download and print the approval email PDF; complete the e-Arrival Card before flying.
Track progress on the status page. Re-upload promptly if a scan is rejected so group departure dates stay intact.
FAQ — Cambodia visa for China
Answers for common searches about Cambodia entry requirements for Chinese citizens.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Ordinary PRC passport holders normally need a Cambodia visa for tourism or business. Temporary visa-free windows are sometimes announced for short stays—confirm the rule that applies on your travel dates. Outside those periods, use Cambodia eVisa, visa on arrival, or a visa from a Cambodian embassy or consulate in China.
What are the Cambodia visa requirements for China?
When a visa is required, Chinese travellers typically need a passport valid for at least six months beyond entry, a qualifying visa (eVisa, VOA or embassy sticker), a white-background portrait for eVisa uploads, a biodata-page scan, and Cambodia’s e-Arrival Card completed before air arrival.
How long can a Chinese citizen stay in Cambodia on a tourist eVisa?
A standard tourist eVisa permission is usually single entry with a stay of up to 30 days. First entry is commonly allowed within about three months of issuance. One extension of about 30 days may be available after arrival in Phnom Penh, subject to immigration rules.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for China passport holders?
A Cambodia tourist eVisa requires the applicable visa fee, with process fee applicable at payment. Visa on arrival is paid in cash in US dollars at the checkpoint. Confirm the total shown on the payment screen before you submit.
Can Chinese citizens get a Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes. Chinese passport holders are generally eligible for tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and many land borders, with a passport photo and cash for the visa fee. Group tours with tight schedules often prefer an approved eVisa to skip the VOA queue.
Where can I apply for a Cambodia visa inside China?
Besides the online eVisa, you can contact the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Beijing or Cambodian consulates general in cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunming, Nanning, Xi’an, Haikou and Jinan. Confirm documents and hours with the mission that covers your province.
Do Hong Kong or Macao SAR passport holders follow the same Cambodia visa rules as mainland China?
Hong Kong and Macao SAR travel documents are listed separately from mainland China nationality. Temporary exemptions and standard visa rules can differ by document type—always select the exact nationality on the form that matches the passport you will carry.
Is a Cambodia e-Arrival Card required for Chinese air travellers?
Yes for arrivals at the main international airports. Complete the free electronic Arrival Card within about seven days before landing. Official channels and apps often offer Chinese-language screens. An eVisa or visa-free stamp does not replace the e-Arrival Card.
Related guides for Chinese travellers
- Eligible countries — full nationality directory
- India guide — another major Asia market
- United Kingdom guide — English-language departure market
- Tourist eVisa — Type T rules
- Visa-exempt list — permanent exemptions (separate from temporary China notices)
- Application procedure
