HOW TO ACCESS CAMBODIA?

CAMBODIA can be accessed through Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Phnom Penh International Airport. Both airport provide full services for passengers on many international flights daily operated by many International Airlines Companies.

Tourists also can enjoy traveling to Cambodia by land from neighboring Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

Access from Vietnam (International border checkpoints)

BA VET (Cambodian side) and Mok Bai (Vietnamese side) On the Cambodian side, the Bavet international border checkpoint is located in Svay Rieng Province, and on the Vietnamese side, the Mok Bai international border checkpoint is located in Tay Ninh Province.

Tourists can reach Cambodia from Vietnam through the gates. Visas on arrival and e-visas are available there. They can get access to Phnom Penh by National Road No 1. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh City is 230 kilometers. There are taxis at the border between two countries.

Access from Laos
On the Cambodian side, Trapaing Kreal international Border checkpoint is located in Stung Trèng Province, and on the Lao side, the Norg Nokbiane International Border checkpoint is located in Champasak Province. Cambodia can be accessed from Laos through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Access from Thailand (International border checkpoints)

Poi Pet (Cambodian side) and Ban Klong Leuk (Thai side) On the Cambodian side, the Poipet international border checkpoint is located in Banteay Meanchey Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Klong Leuk international border checkpoint is located in Sakeo Province.
Through the gates, tourists can reach Siem Reap, Cambodia from Thailand to visit the Angkor complex. Visas on arrival and e-visas are available there.

Cham Yeam (Cambodian side) and Hat Lek (Thai side), visitors can reach Cambodia from Trat Province, Thailand through the Cham Yeam international border checkpoint located in Koh Kong Province. From Koh Kong Province, they can continue traveling to Preah Sihanouk Province. It takes around 4 hours to reach Preah Sihanouk Province by speedboat.

O’smach (Cambodian side) and Chong Chorm (Thai side) On the Cambodian side, the Osmach international border checkpoint is located in Oddar Meanchey Province, and on the Thai side, the Chong Chorm international border checkpoint is located in Sorin Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Choam in Anlong Veng District (Cambodian side) and Sangam (Thai side) On the Cambodian side, the Choam international border checkpoint is located in Oddar Meanchey Province, and on the Thai side, the Sangam international border checkpoint is located in Sysaket Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

Dong (Cambodian side) and Ban Lem (Thai side) On the Cambodian side, the Dong international border checkpoint is located in Battambang Province, and on the Thai side, the Ban Lem international border checkpoint is located in Chanthaburi Province. Tourists can get access to Cambodia through the gates. Visas on arrival are available there.

By Water:
Cambodia can be reached by boat from neighboring countries and the world. The Sihanouk International Seaport and the Phnom Penh International Port are two main gateways to Cambodia. Visas upon arrival are available at the Phnom Penh International Port, but they are not available at the Sihanouk International Seaport.

The Sihanouk International Seaport receives international cruise ships that accommodate hundreds of visitors.

It is possible to reach Phnom Penh Capital by ship along the Mékong River from Vietnam. Phnom Penh is connected by fast local boats to the Upper Mekong River close to Laos or it is linked along the Tonlé Sap to Siem Reap-Angkor. By this means, visitors can enjoy the Mekong’s view and discover the new growth area of Cambodia full of natural resources, cultural heritage, and life styles of the Cambodian people.

VISA & PASSPORT:
HOW TO GET CAMBODIA VISA?

All nationalities need to apply for a travel visa for trip to Cambodia, except for nationals from the following countries such as: Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Seychelles, Thailand and Vietnam.

Which countries do not require a visa for Cambodia?
Citizens of Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Seychelles, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam can enter Cambodia for short visits (14-30 days) without obtaining a visa in advance.

Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay)
As of 2023, nationals from the following 11 countries, traveling to Cambodia for tourism purposes, are granted visa-free entry for a period of either 14 days or 30 days, respectively.

Brunei (14 days)
Myanmar (14 days)
Thailand (14 days)
Seychelles (15 days)
Indonesia (30 days)
Laos (30 days)
Malaysia (30 days)
Singapore (30 days)
Vietnam (30 days)
Maldives (30 days)
Philippines (30 days)

A visa on arrival, valid for a thirty-day stay, is specifically granted at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and International Border Checkpoints. Visas are also granted at Royal Cambodian Embassy or Consulate abroad. The visa fee for a tourist is US$30, and the visa fee for a businessman is US$35. Visas can be extended at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City. A free visa (K) is expressly granted to the Cambodian living overseas.

The Royal Government of Cambodia has recently approved e-visas. All you have to do is complete the online application form available at the official website www.evisa.mfaic.gov.kh , pay by credit card online, and include uploading a recent passport-size photo in JPEG/ PNG format. The visa will be approved within three business days, allowing you to breeze by that lengthy line and get a jump-start on your holiday.

The e-visa, valid for a thirty-day stay, is available only for a typical tourist visa for a single entry. It is currently not available for nationals from Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Arab Saudi, Algeria, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. For a business visa, please apply at your nearest embassy or on arrival at all major check points.

Tourists getting such a Visa Online can enter and exit Cambodia through Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, Phnom Penh International Airport, Ba Vet International Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng Province, Cham Yeam International Border Checkpoint in Koh Kong, and Poi Pet International Border Checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey Province.

Visa & Passport:
A passport and visa are required. Tourists and business travelers may purchase a Cambodianvisa valid for one month at the airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Both require a passport-sized photograph. A departure tax is charged on all domestic and international flights. Airport Tax (Passenger Service Charges)
Cambodia-Vietnam border:
-Bavet International Check Point (Svay Rieng Province)
-Kha Orm Sam Nor International Check Point (Kandal Province)
-Koh Rohka International Check Point (Prey Veng Province)
-Banteay Chakrey International Check Point (Preyveng Province)
-Tropeang Sre International Check Point (Kratie Province)
-Prek Chak International Check Point (Kampot Province)
-Phnom Den International Check Point (Takeo Province)
-Oyadav International Check Point (Rattankiri Province)
-Tropieng Phlong International Check Point (Kampong Cham Province)
Cambodia-Thailand border:
-Cham Yeam International Check Point (Koh Kong Province)
-Poi Pet International Check Point (Banteay Meanchey Province)
-Osmach International Check Point (Odor Meanchey Province)
-Sihanoukville International Check Point (Sihanoukville Province)
-Choam Sanguam International Check Point (Banteay Meanchey Province)
-Prum International Check Point (Pailin Province)
-Doung International Check Point (Battambang Province)
-Preah Vihear International Check Point (Preah Vihear Province)
Cambodia-Laos border:
-Dong Krolar International Check Point (Steung Treng Province)
-Tropieng Kreal International Check Point (Stung Treng Province)
Application for Visas and Fee
It is required for the visa applicants to submit passport, application forms, a recent passport-style color photograph, and such other documents as determined by the status of stay.
-Single entry visa fee for tourist: US$ 25
-Single entry visa fee for business: US$ 30
Visa Type
Tourist & Business Visas:
Visitors from countries not under Visa Exemption Agreements must apply for a Tourists or business visa valid for one month at the points of entry.
Siem Reap International Airport
Visa K:
Visa K can be issued to a Cambodian national entering the Kingdom on a foreign passport. (The applicant has to provide well-documented evidence; such as proof that one’s parents were Cambodian).
Visa Exemption:
The nationals of the Philippines and Malaysia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.
Visa extension
Tourist & Business Visas: The tourist (T) and business (E) visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, National Police. The Diplomatic (A), Official (B) and Courtesy (C) visas can be extended at the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A tourist visa can be extended only once for up to one month (single entry).
A business visa can be extended for:
-One month (Single entry)
-Three months (Multiple entry)
-Six months (Multiple entry)
-One year (Multiple entry)
-Over stayers will be fined.

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is the Cambodia’s Newest & Largest Airport in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Getting to and from Siem Reap Airport

The total distance between Siem Reap town and the airport remains at approximately 50 km with an estimated travel time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Anticipate further reductions in travel times in the coming years, thanks to improved road connections and a light-rail line project currently under a feasibility study by the Cambodian government.
Official Transportation Options & Prices
Travelers have 03 official transport options available to get to and from Siem Reap Airport:
1. Private car (up to 7 persons): 35$ per vehicle
2. Mini-Van (8 to 15 persons): 40$ per vehicle
3. Shuttle bus services: $8 a person for a single trip or $15 for a return ticket

Airlines and Destinations
The following 10 airline companies operate at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport:
• AirAsia: International flights to / from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;
• AirAsia Thailand: International flights to / from Bangkok–Don Mueang Airport, Thailand;
• Bangkok Airways: International flights to / from Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand;
• Cambodia Angkor Air:
– International flights to / from Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam;
– Domestic flights to / from Phnom Penh and Sihanouk Ville;
• China Eastern Airlines: International flights to / from Kunming and Shanghai–Pudong Airport in China
• Lao Airlines: International flights to / from Pakse, Laos;
• Singapore Airlines: International flights to / from Singapore;
• Sky Angkor Airlines: International flights to / from Seoul – Incheon Airport, South Korea;
• Thai Smile: International flights to / from Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand;
• Vietnam Airlines:
– International flights to / from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
– International flights to Luang Prabang in Laos;