Quick answer
Indian passport holders need a visa for Cambodia but can choose the easy route: an official e-visa online for about USD 30–36 (₹2,650–3,150), approved in about three working days, or a visa on arrival for USD 30 at the main airports and land borders. Both allow a 30-day stay. Air travellers must also fill in the free e-Arrival card within seven days before the flight.
At a glance
- Visa type
- Tourist e-visa (Type T, single entry) or visa on arrival
- Stay allowed
- Up to 30 days, extendable once
- Fee
- About USD 30–36 (₹2,650–3,150) for the e-visa; USD 30 (₹2,640) on arrival, in cash
- Processing
- About 3 working days for the e-visa; 15–20 minutes on arrival
- Validity
- E-visa valid for three months from issue
- Apply at
- Official portal
Documents checklist
- Passport valid for at least six months from arrival, with a blank page
- Digital passport photo (e-visa) or one printed photo (visa on arrival)
- Printed e-visa approval, if applied online
- Cambodia e-Arrival card QR code, completed within seven days before the flight
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking for the first nights
- US dollars in clean, untorn notes for visa on arrival and daily spending
Common mistakes that get Indians refused
- Unofficial e-visa websites charge USD 50–80; the government site ends in .gov.kh.
- At the Poipet land border from Thailand, touts sell fake visa services and invented health checks; the e-visa avoids most of this.
- Torn or old US dollar notes are refused in Cambodia; carry crisp notes.
- Overstaying, even by a day, brings a daily fine at departure; note the exit date.
Do Indians need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes, but it is one of the simplest visas in Asia. Indian passport holders can apply for the official e-visa online or take a visa on arrival. Both are tourist (Type T) visas allowing a 30-day stay, single entry.
E-visa or visa on arrival?
The e-visa costs about USD 30–36 (₹2,650–3,150), is approved in about three working days and is valid for three months from issue. It works at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor and Sihanoukville airports and at the main land crossings from Thailand and Vietnam.
The visa on arrival costs USD 30 (₹2,640), paid in cash at the counter, with one passport photo. It takes 15–20 minutes when the queue is short. It suits flexible travellers but adds a step after a long flight.
We usually suggest the e-visa for families and anyone crossing a land border.
How to apply for the e-visa
- Go to evisa.gov.kh and choose the tourist visa.
- Upload a passport photo and enter passport details, arrival date and entry point.
- Pay by card.
- Receive the approval by email in about three working days, and print two copies.
The e-Arrival card
Since 1 September 2024, travellers arriving by air fill in a free Cambodia e-Arrival card online within seven days before the flight. It combines immigration, customs and health declarations and produces a QR code to show on landing.
What officers check
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports are relaxed. Officers check the visa, the e-Arrival QR code and sometimes the return ticket. Land borders are where Indian travellers get overcharged: at Poipet especially, touts claim extra fees in baht. With an e-visa printout, walk past them to the official counter.
Families and seniors
Each traveller needs their own visa. Angkor involves long walks in heat, often above 33°C from March to May; seniors should start at sunrise, rest at midday and use a tuk-tuk between temples. The Angkor Pass is separate from the visa, at USD 37 (₹3,260) for one day.
Cambodia combines well with Vietnam or Thailand. If you fly in from Ho Chi Minh City or Bangkok, check that your onward visa allows re-entry.
Plan the trip with the Cambodia trip cost guide, the best time to visit Cambodia and things to do in Cambodia. Combining countries? See the Vietnam visa guide and Thailand visa guide, or ask our visa assistance team.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Cambodia?
Is the Cambodia e-visa better than visa on arrival?
What is the Cambodia e-Arrival card?
Can I extend my Cambodia tourist visa?
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