Get a Cambodia Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a Cambodia Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Visa On Arrival

    A visa may be obtained on arrival for a small variable fee. The traveler must :

    • Hold a passport valid at least 30 days on entry with two consecutive blank visa pages
    • Hold proof of onward/return flights
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
    • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

    If you do not meet these requirements, then please refer to the requirements below.

  2. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Cambodia are required to apply for a mandatory E-Arrival Card within 7 days before arrival. The E-Arrival card can be applied for here free of charge.


    Please note that: 
    • The E-Arrival card applies only to air border crossings (airports). Tourists entering Cambodia through river border crossings must fill out the usual paper form on arrival.
    • The E-Arrival card is not an electronic visa, it is simply an electronic form replacing the paper form that travellers had to fill out at the airport upon arrival.
    • All travellers, even those with an issued electronic visa, must complete the E-Arrival card

  3. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

  4. Photographs

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
    • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  5. Visa Application Form

    You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

    • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  6. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink

  7. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

Business Travel Requirements for a Cambodia Visa for Canadian Citizens

  1. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Cambodia are required to apply for a mandatory E-Arrival Card within 7 days before arrival. The E-Arrival card can be applied for here free of charge.


    Please note that: 
    • The E-Arrival card applies only to air border crossings (airports). Tourists entering Cambodia through river border crossings must fill out the usual paper form on arrival.
    • The E-Arrival card is not an electronic visa, it is simply an electronic form replacing the paper form that travellers had to fill out at the airport upon arrival.
    • All travellers, even those with an issued electronic visa, must complete the E-Arrival card

  2. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

  3. Photographs

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
    • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  4. Business Cover Letter

    You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

  5. Visa Application Form

    You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

    • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  6. Letter of Invitation

    You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

    • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
    • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.

  7. VisaCentral Order Form

    You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink
    Double-Entry Visa Option

    Travelers who need double-entry visas for Cambodia must apply for two single-entry visas.  You will need to provide a complete second application, including all supporting documents and applicable fees.

    Both visas can be processed at the same time.

  8. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

  9. Additional Documents

    You must also provide supplementary documents. These include the following:

    • Cambodian Business Registration Certificate
    • Cambodian Company Patent Tax 2022 Certificate

Cambodia visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Cambodia visa?

    The best time to apply for your Cambodia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Cambodia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Cambodia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.