FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
CAMBODIAN CONCERNS
CAMBODIAN PASSPORT
- Cambodian passport is expired, can I request for passport extension?
Answer:
The Embassy doesn't renew/extend the Cambodian passport validity.
If needs to travel back to Cambodia, the Embassy will issue a temporary travel document, see the link below.https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/temporary-travel-document.html
CAMBODIAN WITH VALID FOREIGN OR US PASSPORT
- Can I obtain K-Visa online?
No, you can only obtain K-Visa at the nearest Embassy. - I am Cambodian with valid foreign or US Passport, can I obtain Khmer K-Visa to the Embassy?
Yes, you can submit your K-Visa application to the Embassy by walk-in or via mail.
Need to submit the following below and click the link below for more information.
https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/k-visa-application.html
1. Actual valid passport
2. Visa application form with one 2x2 passport photo attached (stapled/glued)
3. Photocopy of passport bio-page
4. Photocopy of birth certificate (for child born abroad with Cambodian parent)
5. No fee
6. Prepaid return envelope *for mailing applicant only
*Make sure that you are qualified and completed the requirements to avoid any delay. - My foreign passport is expired and has a K-Visa posted, does the K-Visa still valid?
No, the K-Visa expires when the foreign passport expired. Obtain a K-Visa to your new passport. - I renew my foreign passport, do I need to apply the K-Visa?
Yes, you need to obtain K-Visa to your new passport, see the link below.
https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/k-visa-application.html
- I got my new foreign passport, how soon can I submit or apply the K-Visa?
You can submit your visa application anytime as soon as you received your new passport.
CAMBODIAN PASSPORT CONCERN
Cambodian traveling to Cambodia with a valid foreign passport or US passport
- I am Cambodian and my child born abroad, can my child also eligible for K-Visa?
The child also eligible for K-Visa, you can submit request to the Embassy, click this link.
For more frequently asked questions, click this link. - Can I obtain K-Visa upon arrival at the Cambodia International Airport?
Answer: Yes, you can also obtain K-Visa upon arrival at Cambodia International Airport - My US passport already had a K-Visa but my passport is less than six months (on expiration date).
Does the K-Visa still valid?
Answer: No, when the foreign passport expires or less that six month (passport expiration date),
the K-Visa is also not valid/expires.
- Cambodian passport expired or will expire soon and need to travel to Cambodia.
Answer: Cambodian passport is no longer renewable, you need to apply a Temporary Travel Document to the Embassy, click this link. - Cambodian passport is lost or stolen, Can I request/apply a new Cambodian Passport to the Embassy?
Answer: The Embassy doesn't issue a new Cambodian passport. If you need to travel to Cambodia,
you need to apply a Temporary travel (one-way) document to the Embassy, click this link.
- Traveling to Cambodia with cremated or human remains
Answer: You need to submit a letter request to the Embassy, click this link.
TOURIST VISA
- How soon can I apply for the visa?
Answer:
The Embassy only accepts visa application not earlier than two(2) months prior to the date of entry in Cambodia. - How long can I use the issued Tourist visa?
Answer:
Tourist visa is only valid for three(3) months from the date of issue. - How long can I stay in Cambodia?
Answer:
You can stay for 1 month upon entering in Cambodia. - What is the tourist visa requirements?
Answer:
Kindly click this link for more information. - Do I need to send my actual passport for visa processing?
Answer:
Yes, because the Embassy issue a sticker visa need to affix to the passport visa page - How many passport blank visa page needed for the sticker visa?
Answer:
It needs one(1) passport blank page for the sticker visa - How can I submit visa application to the Embassy?
Answer: You can submit visa application either via walk-in or send it via mail. - I submitted my visa application to the Embassy, how can I check the my application?
Answer:
Kindly check visa status after 5-7 working days after we received your application.
You can check visa status to the link below.
https://recdcvisa.embassyofcambodiadc.org/visastatus/ - Can I still apply the visa if my passport is less than six(6) months?
Answer:
No, passport must be valid at least six(6) months from the passport expiry date prior entering Cambodia - My passport has no more visa page, can I still apply for the visa?
Answer:
No, passport must have at least 1 or 2 available visa page for the visa sticker. - Can I pay by credit card or cash for the visa fee?
Answer:
The Embassy only accepts money order or bank cashier cheque and make it payable to Embassy of Cambodia. - Can I use this visa to enter all ports (land, sea, and air) in Cambodia?
Answer:
Yes, you can use this visa to enter to all ports in Cambodia - Can I submit more than one(1) visa application to the Embassy?
Answer:
Yes, you can bring along their visa application. Make sure they completely fill-up the visa application form, submit the actual passport, and visa fee. - I submitted my visa application online through evisa.gov.kh can I seek assistance with the Embassy?
Answer:
The Embassy has no access to e-visa submission, kindly contact directly the e-visa admin. - Can I obtain tourist visa upon arrival?
Answer:
The Embassy strongly recommend to obtain visas prior to your travel to avoid any inconvenience.
Yes, you can obtain Tourist visa upon arrival. Make sure you have a valid passport, recent passport photo, and forms will be distributed upon arrival.
To avoid any troubles/inconvenience, kindly check also with the airline customer service if you can board the plane and obtain visa at Cambodia International Airport. - I lost my passport with a visa, does the visa transferrable?
Answer:
No, Visas are not transferrable/refundable.
I SENT MY PASSPORT TO THE EMBASSY FOR VISA PROCESSING
For further assistance, send us an email@ consular.camemb.usa@gmail.com
<via WALK-IN>
- What do I need to bring if the passport/s is ready for pick up?
Answer: Bring a valid photo ID (Driver's license or photocopy of your passport bio-page) - What is the Embassy pick up hours?
Answer: Pick-up hours available between 10am-12nn or 1-3pm (EST), Monday to Friday only - Do I need to set an appointment to pickup the passport?
Answer: No appointment needed. check the Embassy holiday schedule.
<via MAIL>
- I sent my passport/s via mail, does the Embassy-Visa office notify me if they received the mail envelope?
Answer: No, always refer to the mail tracking number for latest updates. - I sent my passport and visa application but I forgot to insert the visa fee(Tourist/Business Visa only),
how can I send the payment?
Answer: You need to send the visa fee via mail. We only accept Money Order or Cashier Check
and make it payable to Embassy of Cambodia. - I forgot to insert the prepaid return envelope to send back my passport, how can I send the return envelope?
Answer:
You can send the prepaid return envelope with a tracking number and posted stamps via mail and kindly insert a simple letter with your Name and passport information with contact number or you can do it online and email the pdf copy of the shipping label paid under your account/credit card @ consular.camemb.usa@gmail.com - The Embassy-Visa Office already sent out my passport via mail but when I check the return mail tracking number, there was no update?
Answer: Kindly seek assistance with the mail customer service and asked for more information about your package. - I received my passport but the visa information is incorrect, how to contact the Embassy for correction?
Answer: Need assistance, send us an email@ consular.camemb.usa@gmail.com and attach a copy of your visa.
<via Organization (State Department, Military, World Bank, IMF, United Nations)>
- What do I need to bring if the passport/s is ready for pick up?
Answer: Bring the photocopy of the official cover letter and a valid photo ID (Driver's license or any official ID) - What is the Embassy pick up hours?
Answer: Pick-up hours available between 10am-12nn or 1-3pm (EST), Monday to Friday only - Do I need to set an appointment to pickup the passport?
Answer: No appointment needed. check the Embassy holiday schedule.