Exciting news for U.S. travelers!
Whether you're planning a dream vacation or a business trip to Cambodia, the Wednesday Fast-Track Visa Program makes getting your visa easier and faster than ever!
Starting today (19 February 2025), the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Washington, D.C. offers same-day visa processing every Wednesday—at no extra charge!
Tourist (Type-T) VISA
VISA INFORMATION
- Visa valid to use for travelers entering via airport, seaport, and land port.
- It is a sticker visa that requires actual passport for visa processing.
- Single entry visa and valid to use or enter Cambodia within three(3) months from the date of issue.
- Allowed to stay for 30 days upon entering the Country.
- Visa can be extended upon entry for another 30 days at Cambodia Immigration Office.
- Passport must be valid for at least six(6) months (based on passport expiration date)
prior to the date of entry to Cambodia. - Visa is not transferrable or refundable.
- Applicant's eligibility for visa is subject for screening and verification.
WHO CAN APPLY
- For general traveler's with valid foreign passport.
- For non-US or Canadian Passport holder and residing here in United States or Canada,
needs to submit a photocopy of valid residency card or any equivalent document.
How soon can I submit/send my visa application to the Embassy?
Answer:
It is recommended to submit your visa application not earlier than two(2) months from the travel entry date to Cambodia.
Answer:
It is recommended to submit your visa application not earlier than two(2) months from the travel entry date to Cambodia.
CAMBODIA ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
APPLICATION FORM
Kindly click the download file.
| recdc_tourist_visa_application_form2024.pdf |
VISA REQUIREMENTS
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT (Actual passport is required).
- must be valid at least six(6) months on passport expiry date from the date of entry in Cambodia.
- available one(1) blank visa page for visa sticker. - Visa application form with one(1) 2x2 passport photo (stapled) attached.
- Recently taken at least six(6) months.
Click this link to download the visa application form. - Visa fee
- $ 30 USD in form of Money Order or Cashier Check only and have it payable to Embassy of Cambodia.
- We don't accept personal cheque, credit card or cash. - Prepaid self-addressed return envelope (for mailing applicants only) to send back your passport.
Image 01.
Sample copy of Passport bio-page
PROCESSING TIME
- 7-10 working days
+ return shipping days (for mailing applicant's only).
It is recommended to submit your visa application not earlier than two(2) months before to your travel entry date to Cambodia.
HOW TO APPLY FOR VISA (WALK-IN)
HOW TO APPLY FOR VISA (MAIL)
EMBASSY MAILING ADDRESS
- Royal Embassy of Cambodia / Tourist Visa
4530 16th Street N.W. Washington D.C. 20011
VISA EXEMPTIONS (updated 17 October 2021)
- For ASEAN member and other countries traveling with their valid national passport that does not required visa to enter Cambodia.
- Passport must be valid at least six(6) months (based of passport expiration date) prior to their travel entry date to Cambodia.
Image 02. List of Visa Exempted countries updated 17 Oct 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TOURIST VISA
- How soon can I apply for the Tourist Visa?
You can submit your visa applications not earlier than two(2) months on your travel entry date to Cambodia.
example: The travel date is in August, it is recommended to submit on July or 30 days before the August entry date. - How long can I use the issued Tourist visa?
Tourist visa is only valid to use for three(3) months from the date of issue. - How long can I stay in Cambodia?
You can stay for one(1) month upon entering to Cambodia. - Can I extend the Tourist Visa?
Yes, you can request to extend for another 30 days at the Cambodia Immigration Office. - Can I use this visa to enter all ports (land, sea, and air) in Cambodia?
Yes, you can use this visa to enter to all ports of entry in Cambodia. - Does the Embassy issue a multiple entry Tourist Visa?
The Embassy only issues a single-entry Tourist Visa.
- What is the tourist visa requirements?
Kindly click this link for more information. - Where to download the visa application form?
Click this link. - I submitted my visa application to the Embassy, how can I check the my application?
Kindly check visa status after 7-10 working days after we received your application.
You can check visa status to the link below.
https://recdcvisa.embassyofcambodiadc.org/visastatus - I submitted my visa application online through evisa.gov.kh can I seek assistance with the Embassy?
The Embassy has no access to e-visa submission, kindly contact directly the e-visa admin. - Can I obtain tourist visa upon arrival?
The Embassy 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, is the visa transferrable?
No, Visas are not transferrable/refundable.
PASSPORT
- Do I need to submit or send my actual passport to the Embassy for visa processing?
Yes, The Embassy required a valid actual passport for visa processing because the Embassy issue a sticker visas affix to the passport visa page.
- How many passport blank visa page needed for the sticker visa?
It requires one(1) passport blank page for the sticker visa.
- My passport has no more visa page, can I still apply for the visa?
No, passport must have at least one(1) available visa page for the visa sticker. - Can I still apply the visa if my passport is less than six(6) months?
No, passport must be valid at least six(6) months from the passport expiry date prior to travel entry date to Cambodia.
VISA FEE
- What are the modes of payment for the visa fee?
The Embassy only accepts money order or bank cashier cheque and make it payable to Embassy of Cambodia. - Can I use a single money order or cashier's cheque to pay for more multiple applications?
Yes, you can prepare one money order or cashier cheque in total amount.
- What should I do if I forgot to include the visa fee when I submitted my visa application to the Embassy via mail?
You can still send the visa fee via mail and kindly include a simple note explaining that the visa fee was missing, and make sure to write the complete visa applicants name information so we can easily identify it.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- How can I submit visa application to the Embassy?
You can submit your visa application either with the following below.
1. Walk-in to the Embassy
2. Send it via mail with a tracking number and provide prepaid return envelope to send back. - Do I need to set a walk-in appointment to the Embassy?
No appointment needed, walk-in hours are open between 10:00 am - 12:00 nn and 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Unless, if you are not from nearby State. It is recommended to send us an email at [email protected] or contact us at 202-7267742.
- Can I submit more than one(1) visa application to the Embassy?
Yes, you can submit multiple visa applications at the same time. Make sure the visa applications are signed with complete information, actual passport, and visa fee. - What should I do if I forgot to insert a prepaid return envelope when I submitted my visa application to the Embassy via mail?
You can still send the prepaid return envelope with a tracking number to the Embassy via mail and kindly insert a simple letter about the provided return envelope with the complete visa applicant name information. You can create a shipping label online and send the copy via email in .pdf format to [email protected] or send us an email for further assistance. - I sent my visa application via mail, can I check with the Embassy if the package is delivered?
Kindly refer to your mail tracking number, if the package is delivered. - Does it safe to send passports via mail?
It is recommend to send your passports/documents to the Embassy with a tracking number because it is secure and you can check the whereabout online. Please note that the Embassy is not liable for any loss or damage during the mail process.
CHECK VISA STATUS
- If you submitted your visa application to the Embassy, you can check the visa status online to the link below.
https://recdcvisa.embassyofcambodiadc.org/visastatus/
