KHMER (Type-K) VISA
VISA INFORMATION
- Visa is NOT transferable to a new passport
- Multiple entry visa and valid until passport expires.
- Eligible only for Cambodians or a child born abroad to a Cambodian parent.
- Passport must be valid for at least six(6) months (based on passport expiration date)
prior to the date of entry to Cambodia. - Only one(1) K-Visa can be issued on a passport.
- It is a sticker visa and need to be affixed to the passport visa page.
- Applicant's eligibility for visa is subject to screening and verification.
CAMBODIA ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
K-VISA REQUIREMENTS
A. If the passport place of birth is written CAMBODIA. (see the image 01).
Submit in this order: (* Required)
Submit in this order: (* Required)
- ACTUAL PASSPORT with at least blank(2) visa page. *REQUIRED
Question. Do I need to send my actual passport?
Answer. YES, it is a sticker visa needs to affix to the passport visa page - VISA APPLICATION FORM with one(1) 2x2 passport photo attached. (DO NOT use paper clip).
Click this link to download the visa application form. - Photocopy of Passport bio-page (passport name & photo information)
- Black & white copy is accepted/see the image 01 below. - Prepaid self-addressed return envelope.
(for mailing applicants only) to send back your passport.
Image 01.
Sample copy of Passport bio-page
B. If the passport place of birth is not written CAMBODIA. (see the image 02).
Submit in this order: (* Required)
Submit in this order: (* Required)
- *Actual (Original) current passport book with at least blank(2) visa page.
- *Visa application form with one(1) 2x2 passport photo attached. (DO NOT use paper clip).
Click this link to download the form. - Copy of child birth certificate (black & white copy or colored copy).
(DO NOT submit a original copy). - Copy of old K-Visa and passport bio-page (if available)
- Parent passport bio-page (see image 01).
- Prepaid self-addressed return envelope (for mailing applicants only) to send back your passport.
Image 02. Sample copy of Passport bio-page (Child born abroad).
HOW TO APPLY FOR A K-VISA BY WALK-IN
- Embassy is now open for walk-in visa application/s between 10:00 am - 12:00 nn and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm,
Monday to Friday only. - Make sure you already filled the visa application form/s and completed the visa requirements to avoid delay.
Kindly check their respective visa requirements. - For out of State walk-in, we recommend to set an appointment and click the link below.
Walk-in appointment to the Embassy (Washington D.C.) - You can submit multiple visa applications.
Subject to screening and verification. (Not all walk-in applicants are guaranteed a visa).
HOW TO APPLY FOR A K-VISA BY MAIL
EMBASSY ADDRESS
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia/K-Visa
4530 16th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20011
DO's & DON'Ts WHEN YOU SUBMIT VIA MAIL
- Take out any passport cover, receipt, ticket, vaccination card or any loose pages.
- Send it with FedEx or UPS (recommended)
If you prefer USPS, use priority mail envelope with tracking number and posted stamps - Always remember to insert a prepaid self-address return envelope to send back your passport.
- Take a photo or save a copy of the envelope and the official receipt for future reference, if needed.
- Insert the visa application form/documents to its respective passport (for multiple visa application only).
PROCESSING TIME
- 5-7 working days in order the application is received + return shipping days. (for mailing applicant's only)
(depends how you process your prepaid return envelope). - Walk-in applicants, kindly contact the Embassy (202-7267742) or click this link to set an appointment.
Subject to screening and verification.
(Not all walk-in applicants are guaranteed a visa).
FOR URGENT TRAVELS
- You need to contact the Embassy for coordination (for mailing applicant) or
set an appointment to the Embassy to walk-in your visa applications and may be able to pickup on the same day.
CAMBODIA PORT OF ENTRY
- Phnom Penh International Airport
- Siem Reap International Airport
- Sihanoukville International Airport
UNITED STATES ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- I just received my new passport, how soon I can apply for a K-Visa?
Answer. You can submit anytime your K-Visa application to the Embassy either via mail with tracking number or walk-in, set an appointment to the Embassy. - Do I need to submit my actual passport?
Answer. Yes, because it is a sticker visa and needs to affixed to your passport, signed, and stamped. - Can I obtain K-Visa online?
Answer. No, It is not available online. It is a sticker visa and needs to be posted on passport visa page. - What is Passport bio-page which place of birth written is CAMBODIA?
Answer. Click this link to see the sample copy. - I don't have a birth a copy of my birth certificate, can I still apply for K-Visa?
Answer. Yes, you can still apply for K-Visa and may submit either one of the following accepted supporting documents below.
- Copy of your old K-Visa and passport bio-page.
- Copy of US Naturalization Certificate
- Cambodia family book
- Cambodia ID Card - I am submitted more than one visa application via mail, can I send them all together in one envelope?
Answer. Yes, select a sturdy envelope to mail the passport and documents. - I am a foreigner and married to a Cambodian, Do I eligible to apply for K-Visa?
Answer. No, you are not eligible to apply for K-Visa. - My foreign passport expired with a K-Visa and I got a new passport. Does K-Visa still valid or transferrable?
Answer. No, when foreign passport expires, the K-Visa expires as well and it is not transferable.
You need to apply K-Visa to your new foreign passport. - Can I obtain K-Visa at the Cambodia International Airport?
Answer. Yes, Visas upon arrival is now available but you still need to check with the airline representative to avoid inconvenience about your travel and obtaining visa upon arrival at the Cambodia Airport.
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