Cambodia Heritage

Having a visa is compulsory for any traveler entering Cambodia. The visa can be obtained directly upon arrival at Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap international airports.
Caution: Travelers with a passport from Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Nigeria are not allowed to apply for a visa on arrival. Therefore, holders of these passports must apply for a Cambodian visa before arriving in the country.
Holders of these passports are also required to present the following travel documents:

• • The booking confirmations of all the services booked in the host country (for example, hotel, flight tickets, guides, cars, etc.).
  • A certificate explaining that the traveler is in Cambodia for travel purposes and,
  • A certificate that proves that the traveler is living in a country other than Cambodia (ID card of the country, for example)
  • In any case, all travelers must arrive prepared with an identity photo and check their passport validity. It must be valid for at least 6 months after their intended date of departure from Cambodia.

Direct from Cambodia Embassy Abroad Before Departure
The client must fill in the form provided by the embassy and pay the requested fee. The visa delivery time may vary according to the time of year. We urge you to plan for a minimum turnaround of 7 working days.

E-visa
Tourists can obtain a visa online (E-Visa) via the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.evisa.gov.kh.
Note: The e-visa is only accepted at seven entry points, which are:

• • Siem Reap Airport
  • Phnom Penh Airport
  • Poipet (Thai border)
  • Cham Yeam – Koh Kong / Had Lek (Thai border)
  • Bavet / MocBai (Vietnam border)
  • Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng)
  • Preah Sihanouk International Airport

Visa On Arrival
The visa can be obtained directly at the international airports of Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. (Apart from travelers coming from the specific countries listed above).

Visa at the border
The client may obtain the visa directly on arrival in Cambodia at the following land borders:

• • From Vietnam: PrekChak – Phnom Den – KaamSamnor (Mekong river) – Bavet – TrapeangPhlong – Trapeang Are – O’Yadav
  • From Laos: TrapaingKreal – Dong Krolar
  • From Thailand: Poipet – O’Smach– Cham Yeam – ChoamSanguam – Prum – Doung – Preah Vihear

Documents to provide:

• • 2 recent passport photographs
  • 1 visa form (available at the customs offices)

Note: Be aware that it may take between 10 and 30 minutes and that a few US dollars (unofficial facilitation fee) can be asked for by the police on the spot. Obtaining a visa prior to coming to Cambodia is then the preferred option. Please be aware that some sites in China have been known to deliver false visas.
The visa fees are published as follows:

• • 30 USD

Visa With Vietnam Heritage Travel
Visa Express service (VIP):

• • Travelers do not have to pay the visa fee at the airport. The agency pays for clients.
  • Our staff or the immigration police will help travelers fill in the form.
  • Travelers have to prepare 2 passport photos.
  • If the client chooses this particular service, no unique documents are needed, as only the information on the passport is required.
  • Sometimes, the guide won’t be allowed to enter the visa area. In this case, a person from immigration will take care of the travelers. Our guide will give all the documents to immigration, pay for the visa and wait for the travelers in the reception hall. Once the process is finished, the immigration staff will accompany the travelers to our guide in the reception hall.

Express Visa fees available (surcharge applies)
Special cases:

• • Tourist visas are for single entry only and valid for a 30-day period (no multiple entry visas are available apart from the 6 month and 1 year visas).
  • Tourist visas can be extended for one month through our services.
  • Passport validity: for Cambodia, 6 months beyond returning to the country of origin.
  • Business visas can be extended for one month (single entry), 3 months (single entry), and 6 months (multiple entry visa) or one year (multiple entry visa).

Note: The visa is valid for 30 days. Each overstay day costs 10 USD/day for the first 30 days, and after 30 days of overstay, the non-immigrant foreigner has to pay 10 USD/day and needs to leave Cambodia within 7 days. The tourist must pay the overstay fees at the airport or land border when she/he leaves the country. (From the 1st of September, 2016)
A non-immigrant foreigner who uses a visa for a purpose not permitted under the terms of the visa will be fined 100 USD and ordered to leave Cambodia within 7 days. (From the 1st of September, 2016)
For children:
Children from 0 to 12 years old who travel using their own passport or on their parent’s passport shall pay a visa fee of 30 USD. (From the 1st of September, 2016)

Import regulations:

Free import for passengers aged over 17:

• • 2 liters of wine;
  • 400 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 400 grams of tobacco;

free import for all passengers:

• • 350 milliliters of perfume.
  • medicines for personal use

Goods worth more than USD 100.- are subject to customs duty and taxes. Goods with a value of more than USD 300.- must be declared on a Customs Declaration Form.

Arms and Ammunition regulations:

A valid license from Ministry of Interior or Ministry of National Defense and import permit from General Department of Customs and Excise is required.

Pets:

Cats and dogs must be accompanied by Veterinarian Good Health and Rabies Inoculation Certificate issued at the port of origin.

Baggage Clearance regulations:

Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Cambodia.

Exempt: baggage of transit passengers with a destination outside Cambodia.

Currency Import regulations:

Foreign currencies: up to a max. of USD 10,000.- or equivalent is allowed. Exceeding amounts must be declared on arrival.

Currency Export regulations:

Foreign currencies: up to a max. of USD 10,000.- or equivalent is allowed, or up to the amount imported and declared.

Pre-departure Tasks

• • Make sure your passport is valid with at least 6 months before the expiry date
  • Consider medical, baggage and trip cancellation insurance.
  • Check with your doctor regarding vaccinations and medicines needed.

Clothes

• • Light clothes (the weather can be hot and humid)
  • Long t-shirts and trousers to protect yourself against mosquitoes (mostly during the evening, and in remote areas like the jungle)
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Clothes with covered shoulders and knees for sacred buildings and temples
  • Good shoes for trekking and for walks around temples

Pharmacy

• • Insect repellent
  • Antiseptic wipes for hand washing and emergency toilet paper
  • Personal First Aid Kit (bring in small amounts and in small containers)
  • Aspirin/ibuprofen, etc. (paracetamol is recommended – aspirin can be dangerous in case of dengue fever)
  • Cold-symptom relief tablets, antihistamine, cough drops
  • Adequate quantity of sweat-resistant sun screen with at least an SPF 15 rating or higher, and lip balm with sunscreen
  • Antibiotics
  • Prescription medicines in their original bottles. Acidophilus enzyme (available in capsules in health-food stores). This often helps your digestive system get in shape for “new” flora.
  • Immodium, Lomotil, or similar anti-diarrhea medicine. Pepto-Bismol tablets and/or liquid (in leak-proof bottle).
  • Medical prescriptions if you travel with prescription drugs.

Others

• • ID pictures for visa
  • At least 30 USD in cash for the visa fee
  • Passport and important documents’ photocopies in case of loss