Cambodia Visa for Indians - Definitive Guide

In order to visit the Kingdom of Cambodia, almost everyone requires a permit. Except for the few visa-exempt nationals, the rest of the countries will need the Cambodia visa. Be it tourism or business, this endorsement is mandatory. However, lucky for you, the Cambodia visa for Indians is fairly easy. In fact, there is even a Cambodia e visa from India. 

The Cambodia visa process for Indian applicants is different depending on the types. Generally, you can obtain a Cambodia visa on arrival for Indians. However, the tourist permit is also available in the form of an e-visa as well. You may also opt for an offline application. Let us take a look at how you can apply for the online Cambodia visa from India - 

1. Visit the e-visa portal of the Cambodian government. 
2. Fill in the application form with your details. You will have to provide your basic details, travel details, as well as your passport details. 
3. Upload a scanned image of your photo and the first page of your passport. 
4. Pay the application fees online. 
5. Submit the application. 

Note: - The e-visa is currently only available for the tourist purpose. 

Based on the purpose of the visit, the visa for Cambodia can be mainly classified into the two popular types - 

• Cambodia Tourist Visa - This type of permit is issued for a duration of 30 days on a single-entry. The permit is for people entering for the purpose of taking part in tourism-related activities. As per recent updates, it is issued in the form of an e-visa. 

• Cambodia Business Visa - This type of permit is also known as the ‘EB’ type, and can be granted for taking part in business in Cambodia. This is a sub-type of the ‘E ordinary’ category and is available on arrival for Indians or prior to travel as well. Issued for 30 days, it is extendable for longer durations.  

The documents required for Cambodia visa for Indian citizens are as follows. Based on the individual type of the permit, there may be additional documentation necessary  - 

• Passport size photo as per the specifications.
• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Cambodia.
• Supporting documents as per the purpose of the visit. 
  
  
  

• 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 fees for the Cambodian permit is dependent on the type. Apart from the application fees, there may be processing charges as well as any service charges levied by the travel agency. The application fee you will have to pay may vary depending on the exchange rates of the USD and the INR. 

The application for the tourist type is done by applying through the Cambodia visa online portal or using an offline application form. However, the application for the business type is done via the Cambodia visa on arrival form or offline before travelling. Submitting the form upon landing, you will be stamped with the required visa.

However, in order to get the visa faster as well as to avoid rejections, it is recommended that you consult a travel agency to help with your application. 

The time taken to process the application is dependent on the type of the permit as well as the volume of applications. The tourist category can take up to 3 working days. However, the business type can be processed in a matter of minutes as it is a visa on arrival. Ensure that you apply online at least 5 days before your date of intended travel. If you are applying offline, the process can take much longer. 

Once you have submitted your application, you can check the status of your application or even change the details by clicking here and entering your reference number and email address. Alternately, you can contact the travel agency through which you have applied for the visa.