Cambodia entry rules for travellers from Russia
Russian travellers are a familiar presence at Angkor temples, Phnom Penh riverside hotels and coastal resorts—especially during colder months at home. Searches for do Russians need a visa for Cambodia have a clear answer: yes for ordinary passports. Whether you leave from Moscow, Saint Petersburg or other cities, usually via China, the Gulf or Southeast Asia hubs, you need a Cambodian visa that matches your entry point.
This guide covers Cambodia eVisa for Russian Federation applicants, visa on arrival, the embassy in Moscow, latin-name tips, the free e-Arrival Card, and a clear warning not to confuse Cambodia’s eVisa with Russia’s own electronic visa system for entering the Russian Federation.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Ordinary Russian Federation passports are not visa-exempt for Cambodian tourism. A typical permission is single entry with a stay of up to 30 days. eVisa letters commonly allow first entry within about three months of issuance—check the dates on your PDF before you lock hotel nights in Siem Reap or Sihanoukville.
One extension of about 30 days may be available after arrival through Immigration in Phnom Penh if you want more time beyond a standard package tour.
Cambodia eVisa is not Russia’s eVisa
Search results often mix two different products. Cambodia eVisa (for example via evisa.gov.kh) authorises entry into Cambodia. Russia’s electronic visa is a separate system for foreigners entering Russia. When you are flying from Moscow to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, you need the Cambodian permission—not a Russian eVisa printout.
Which visa path suits travellers from Russia?
| Path | Best for | Stay | Russia-specific note |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (online) | Most holidays and short business trips from Russia | ~30 days, single entry | Pay by international card; print the PDF before long-haul flights |
| Visa on arrival | Flexible dates; some land crossings | ~30 days, single entry | USD cash—rubles not standard at the desk |
| Moscow embassy | Sticker / consular filing | Usually ~30 days | Starokonyushenny Pereulok 16, Moscow |
Cambodia eVisa for Russian citizens
The online eVisa is the most convenient channel when researching a Cambodia visa for Russia. You apply before departure, avoid the VOA queue after a long journey, and arrive with a printed approval letter.
- Tourist (Type T): holidays, family visits, temple and beach circuits
- Business (Type E): meetings and short missions—not local employment without further authorisation
- Validity: single entry; stay up to 30 days; first entry commonly within three months of issue
- Apply via: this portal or evisa.gov.kh
- Documents: Russian passport biodata scan, compliant portrait photo, email, payment card that works for international online payments
- Fee: visa fee applies; process fee applicable at checkout (see fees)
- Timing: commonly about three business days; apply earlier around New Year and peak winter escape seasons from Russia
Visa on arrival for Russian passport holders
Russian Federation nationals are generally eligible for Cambodia tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and many land borders. Bring a passport photo and cash in US dollars. Do not expect the visa desk to accept Russian rubles as the primary fee currency.
After overnight connections from Moscow or Saint Petersburg, an approved eVisa usually moves you through immigration faster. Details: visa on arrival.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Moscow
Travellers who prefer a consular visa, need in-person guidance, or cannot complete an online application can contact the mission in Moscow. The embassy’s accreditation may also cover certain neighbouring countries—confirm with the mission if you live outside Russia.
Address: Starokonyushenny Pereulok 16, Moscow, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 495 637 4736
- Ask about photo size, fees, payment method and processing time before you visit
- Bring the original passport and any supporting letters for business categories
- Ordinary tourist consular visas are usually single entry for about 30 days
Full listings: embassy directory. After arrival, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Phnom Penh is on our foreign embassies page for consular emergencies—not for issuing Cambodian visas.
Russian names and photo tips
- Use the latin spelling from the passport biodata page / MRZ—not a freestyle English version
- Keep family-name and given-name order as printed
- Match passport number and dates exactly
- Upload a recent portrait that meets photo rules; white or light backgrounds are commonly requested
- Scan the full biodata page without glare or cropped edges
Flights from Russia and eVisa ports
- Angkor: Siem Reap Angkor International Airport with a printed eVisa
- Capital: Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh area)
- Coast: Sihanoukville International Airport for beach itineraries
- Overland: confirm whether your land post accepts eVisa or plan for VOA
Live authorised posts: ports of entry. Within about seven days of flying, complete the free e-Arrival Card—the eVisa PDF does not replace it. Finish it before boarding in Moscow, Saint Petersburg or during a long Asian layover.
How Russian citizens apply for a Cambodia eVisa
- Open the application and select Russian Federation.
- Enter latin personal data exactly as shown on your Russian passport.
- Choose tourism or business and an authorised arrival port.
- Upload a clear passport scan and compliant portrait photo.
- Pay the visa fee (process fee applicable) with a card that supports international online payments, and save your reference number.
- Print the approval PDF; complete the e-Arrival Card within seven days of departure.
Track progress on the status page. Re-upload promptly if a scan is rejected so long-haul connections stay intact.
Practical tips for Russian visitors
- Apply before tour operators finalise non-refundable Angkor or beach schedules for winter holidays.
- Print the eVisa; do not rely only on a phone screen after a long flight.
- Carry USD cash for the VOA desk or small incidentals—rubles are not widely used for visa fees.
- Confirm your card will process international online payments before you start the form.
- Your 30-day stay starts on entry—plan temple days inside that window.
- Check Cambodia public holidays and read the tourist guide once your visa path is set.
FAQ — Cambodia visa for Russia
Answers for common searches about Cambodia entry requirements for Russian Federation citizens.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Ordinary Russian Federation passport holders need a visa for Cambodia for tourism or business. Most travellers apply online for a Cambodia eVisa; visa on arrival and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Moscow are alternatives.
Is the Cambodia eVisa the same as Russia’s electronic visa?
No. Cambodia’s eVisa at evisa.gov.kh is for entering Cambodia. Russia’s own electronic visa system is for entering the Russian Federation. Do not mix the two portals when preparing a trip to Cambodia.
What are the Cambodia visa requirements for Russia?
Russian travellers generally need a passport valid for at least six months from entry with blank page space, a qualifying visa (eVisa, visa on arrival, or embassy visa), a digital portrait for eVisa uploads, and Cambodia’s free e-Arrival Card completed within seven days before air arrival.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Russian 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—rubles are not the standard currency at the visa desk. Confirm the total on the payment screen before you submit online.
How long can a Russian citizen stay in Cambodia on a tourist visa?
A standard tourist permission is typically single entry for up to 30 days. eVisa approvals often allow first entry within about three months of issuance. One extension of about 30 days may be available after arrival in Phnom Penh, subject to immigration rules.
Can Russian citizens get a Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes. Russian Federation 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. After a long Moscow–Asia–Cambodia itinerary, an approved eVisa usually means less time in the VOA queue.
Where is the Cambodian embassy in Russia?
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is in Moscow at Starokonyushenny Pereulok 16. Phone +7 495 637 4736. Confirm opening hours if you prefer a consular visa instead of eVisa. The mission also covers certain neighbouring accreditation matters—ask them about your case.
How should Russian names be entered on the Cambodia eVisa form?
Enter names using the latin characters printed on your Russian passport biodata page. Do not invent a different English spelling. Keep family-name and given-name fields in the same order as the passport.
Related guides for Russian travellers
- Eligible countries — full nationality directory
- Germany guide — another European market
- France guide
- China guide — common transit region
- Tourist eVisa — Type T stay rules
- Application procedure
