Cambodia Tourist Visa for Indian - Definitive Guide

The Cambodian tourist visa is an endorsement that lets individuals enter the country for the purpose of tourism. Issued for a maximum stay duration of 30 days, this permit lets you enjoy the food, culture, as well as the amazing places in the country. Although there are a few countries who can visit the nation without a permit, a Cambodia tourist visa for Indian nationals is mandatory. 

There are two ways in which the Cambodia tourist visa for Indian citizens is issued. You can either get the tourist visa in Cambodia as a visa on arrival, or you can easily apply for an e-visa. Both the permits will be issued for the same stay duration and validity. The following are the steps involved in applying for the permit - 

E-Visa

1. Visit the e-visa portal of the Cambodian ministry and start the application. 
2. Fill in the Cambodia tourist visa application form with all your details. These include basic details, passport details, as well as your travel details. 
3. Upload scanned images of your photo as well as the first page of your passport. 
4. Proceed to pay the fees online using a debit/credit card. You may then submit the application. 
5. Note down the reference number of the application as you will need this for your tracking. 

Visa on arrival

1. Fill in the application form. Ensure that you write in uppercase letters. 
2. You will have to mention your basic details, purpose of your visit, as well as the details of your passport. 
3. Submit the application form along with the passport and fees to the immigration officer at your port of entry in Cambodia. 
4. If successful, you will receive the passport with the visa in the form of a sticker in your passport. 

In order to be able to travel to the country on a tourist permit, you must meet the following eligibility criteria - 

• You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Cambodia. 
• Your sole purpose of visit must be tourism alone. You must not plan on searching for employment or doing business with a tourist permit. 

The documents required for tourist visa to Cambodia are as follows - 

E-visa

• Scanned copy of the front page of a valid passport. 
• Scanned copy of a photo as per the specifications.

Visa on arrival 

• A Valid passport with at least 1 blank page
• 1 photograph as per the specifications. 

• Dimensions:  45mm X 35mm
• Colour: Coloured 
• Head must occupy the central position
• Must be recently captured within the last 6 months
• Background: Solid, plain white or grey
• 80% face coverage
• Neutral expression
• Glasses: Non-thick framed and prescription are permitted
• Headgears are allowed only for religious reasons
• Facial hair - permitted

The processing time for the tourist permit is extremely quick. The e-visa is issued will only take up to a maximum of 3 working days. However, in certain extreme cases, this may be delayed. For the ‘on arrival’, it will take only a matter of about 15 minutes for the immigration officer to issue you with the visa. 

The Cambodia tourist visa fee for Indian citizens is including the application fee as well as the processing charges of the e-visa portal. However, since the amount is stated in USD, the actual amount will depend on the foreign exchange rates as well. As a result, ensure that you check the exact cost of Cambodia tourist visa before starting the application. 

Once you have submitted the application, it will be processed within the time frame mentioned above. If successful, you can log in to your e-visa account and take a print out of your approved visa. The permit is issued with a single-entry only. 

In case you need to make amends to your application, you can do so by clicking here. Once you have made the changes, you must re-submit it along with any pending fees. 

While you wait for a decision, you can check the status of your application. You can do this by clicking here and entering your reference number and the registered email address. You can also contact the travel agency you have applied through to have them track the status for you.

Once you have received your permit, you must keep in mind the following points to ensure that you have a safe and pleasant journey - 

• Before you travel - 

• • If you applied for an e-visa, take a print out of your visa from the online application portal. 
  • Note the expiry date mentioned on your visa. You must not stay in the country beyond this period.
  • Carry all your travel documents before travelling. 
• At the border

• • If you are opting for a visa on arrival, you must submit your passport, application form, and the fee to the immigration officers. 
  • Once you receive the passport back, note the expiry and number of entries. 
• In Cambodia

• • While on a tourist permit, you cannot take part in any work or business.
  • You cannot extend the visa.
  • The Cambodian government is extremely strict regarding its traditions and culture. You must respect the culture and customs of the country, as well as abide by the laws.