Cambodia visa on arrival (VOA) is an immigration service that issues a visa sticker in your passport when you enter the Kingdom at a participating airport or international checkpoint. Most travellers who are not visa-exempt can use VOA for short-term tourism (Type T) or business (Type E).
VOA remains available alongside the online Cambodia eVisa. Many airlines and travellers prefer eVisa so the visa is approved before departure and you can go straight to immigration. Use this page to understand VOA requirements, fees and the step-by-step airport process — then decide whether to apply online or wait until arrival.
Prepare these items before you reach the Cambodia VOA counter so processing is not delayed.
Photo standards for online applications are detailed on the photo & passport requirements page. For VOA, bring a physical print; digital-only photos are not always accepted at the counter.
Visa on arrival is widely used at major international airports and selected land borders. Always confirm the current procedure for your exact checkpoint before travel.
VOA may also be available at international checkpoints with Vietnam, Thailand and Laos (for example Bavet, Cham Yeam, Poi Pet and Tropaeng Kreal, subject to current border operations). Some ports that issue VOA may temporarily restrict eVisa entry — check the ports of entry list before you rely on an eVisa for a specific border.
Both routes can grant a 30-day single-entry visit. The comparison below helps you choose based on timing, payment and queue time.
| Feature | Visa on Arrival (VOA) | Cambodia eVisa |
|---|---|---|
| When you apply | At the airport or border | Online before travel |
| Tourist fee | USD 30 | USD 30 (+ service fees if using assistance) |
| Business fee | USD 35 | USD 35 (+ service fees if using assistance) |
| Payment | Primarily USD cash at counter | Online card / supported methods |
| Processing | 15–30+ minutes in queue on arrival | Usually about 3 business days before travel |
| At immigration | VOA counter first, then immigration | Go directly to immigration with printed/PDF eVisa |
| Best for | Last-minute travellers who can wait at the counter | Travellers who want approval before departure |
The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is a free digital arrival declaration for air passengers. It is not a visa. If you use VOA or eVisa, you still complete e-Arrival when required — typically within seven days before arrival.
Complete e-Arrival with the same passport details you will present at the border. Keep the confirmation (QR code or reference) ready on your phone or as a printout.
Common questions about Cambodia VOA fees, documents, airports and whether to apply for eVisa instead.
Cambodia visa on arrival (VOA) is a visa sticker issued at selected airports and international border checkpoints when you arrive. Eligible travellers can obtain a Tourist (Type T) or Business (Type E) visa without applying online in advance.
The standard Cambodia VOA government fee is USD 30 for a single-entry Tourist visa (Type T) and USD 35 for a single-entry Business visa (Type E). Both normally allow a stay of up to 30 days. Confirm the fee and accepted payment method at your port of entry.
Bring a passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with at least one blank page, one recent passport-sized colour photo, completed arrival formalities (including the Cambodia e-Arrival Card for air travel), and the visa fee in USD cash or another accepted payment method at that checkpoint.
VOA is commonly available at Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, Sihanoukville International Airport, and selected international land checkpoints with Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. Confirm your exact entry point before travel.
Cambodia eVisa is usually faster at immigration because the visa is approved before you fly. VOA can mean longer queues and cash handling at the airport. Choose eVisa if you want certainty before departure; choose VOA only if you prefer to obtain the sticker at the border and your airline accepts boarding without a visa.
Air arrivals should complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival Card within seven days before arrival (or as instructed on arrival). The e-Arrival Card is separate from the visa — you need both the visa (VOA or eVisa) and the arrival declaration where required.
Yes. Travellers from the United States, United Kingdom, India, China, Australia, Canada and most other countries can usually obtain Cambodia visa on arrival or apply for Cambodia eVisa online, unless they qualify for visa exemption.
Apply for Cambodia eVisa before departure to reduce airport queues. Review visa requirements, check eligible countries, or start the online application now.
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