Cambodia Visa for Indians: Fees, Rules & How to Apply (2026)
✅ Last verified on-the-ground: 2026-07-16
Indians need a visa for Cambodia, and the cleanest route is the e-visa at ₹3,438 (~36 USD) processed in 3 business days. The most common trap: a third-party e-visa website that charges ₹4,816-₹8,670 (~50-90 USD) for the same thing. Apply only at the official Cambodian MFA portal. If you hold a valid US visa, you can skip some documents, but you still pay the same fee and apply through the same portal.
Quick Answers
| What | Answer | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa required for Indians? | Yes | , |
| Primary visa type | e-Visa (Type-T) | ~₹3,438 (~36 USD) |
| Fallback / alternative | Visa on Arrival at major airports | ~₹3,438 (~36 USD) |
| Faster route (US visa holders) | Same e-Visa portal, lighter document check | ~₹3,438 (~36 USD) |
| Processing time | 3 business days | , |
| Validity / max stay | 30 days from entry, single entry | , |
| Extension possible? | Yes, at Immigration Office, Phnom Penh | ~₹2,865 (~30 USD) |
| Mandatory arrival form | No | ₹0 |
At current rates (1 USD = ₹95.4928), the 36 USD e-visa fee comes to roughly ₹3,438 (~$35.69). Pay in USD at the airport if you choose VoA; the rate is fixed.
Visa Types Compared
Cambodia has three main visa categories Indian passport holders use. Most travellers only ever meet Type-T (tourist), but the others show up often enough that knowing the difference saves you queue time at the consulate.
Tourist Visa (Type-T) is the standard one. It costs ₹3,438 (~36 USD), lasts 30 days, and is single entry. You can get it on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville international airports, or as an e-visa before you fly. The e-visa accepts entry at more points including the land borders with Thailand (Poipet, Cham Yeam, O Smach), Vietnam (Bavet, Trapeang Sre), and Laos (Stung Treng). VoA is strictly airport-only.
Business/Ordinary Visa (Type-E) starts from ₹5,202 (~54 USD) for the first month (multiple-entry options cost more; check the current fee schedule before applying). It is what you’ll use if you’re opening a bank account, signing a lease, registering a company, or staying longer than 30 days for work-related reasons. The Type-E is renewable; you typically convert it to a long-stay residence permit once in Cambodia. For a pure tourist trip, you do not need this, but travellers who plan to freelance remotely or do paid work in-country sometimes get asked for it. Verify against the official MFA portal before applying.
Diplomatic / Official Visa (Type-D) is reserved for government officials and accredited diplomats; almost no independent traveller will touch this category.
Class T (Tourist) details: 30 days, single entry, extendable once at Immigration for 30 days at ₹2,890 (~30 USD). The e-visa is non-refundable once approved.
Class E (Business/Ordinary) details: 30 days initially, extendable up to 12 months in Phnom Penh via a registered local company sponsor. Cost escalates by stay length: 1 month ₹5,202 (~54 USD), 3 months ₹9,537 (~99 USD), 6 months ₹15,316 (~159 USD), 12 months ₹25,913 (~269 USD). You’ll be asked for business documents, a company invitation letter, and a local sponsor; without those, the e-Visa portal routes you back to Type-T.
As of 2026-07-16, no rule change has been announced for any of these categories. If you want to skip VoA entirely, the Vietnam e-visa guide for Indians shows the same portal-style process Vietnam uses, useful for sequencing your trip.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply (e-Visa, Type-T)
This is the route I’d take if the trip is planned more than a week ahead. You land at the airport, walk to the visa counter, flash your passport, and skip the queue that VoA users stand in.
1. Go to the official Cambodian MFA e-Visa portal. The only legitimate URL is evisa.mfaic.gov.kh. Avoid any site charging more than ₹3,438 (~36 USD) or asking for your credit card over WhatsApp: those are resellers adding markup. Bookmark the URL, do not trust Google ads at the top of the search page, the domain is a perennial phishing target. Lookalike domains ending in .com, .org, .net are not legitimate.
2. Fill the application. You’ll need a digital passport scan (clear, colour, all four corners and the MRZ strip), a passport-style photo in JPEG under 2 MB (white background, taken within the last 6 months), your flight details (arrival date, port of entry), and an address in Cambodia (hotel name is fine). Processing time: instant acknowledgement email, 3 business days for the approved e-Visa PDF.
3. Pay the fee. ₹3,438 (~36 USD) processing. Card payment works; some travellers have reported the gateway rejecting Indian-issued Visa/Mastercard, in which case use a forex card (HDFC, Niyo, or similar) or a PayPal account. Receipt downloads as a PDF; print two copies.
4. Download and print. The e-Visa arrives as a coloured PDF with your photo, visa number, and validity dates. Print two paper copies, one for immigration on arrival and one as backup. The immigration officer will scan the QR code; a phone screenshot sometimes fails the scanner depending on brightness, paper is safer.
5. At the border, show your passport + e-Visa printout + return ticket. Vietnam has a similar process and is worth knowing if your itinerary extends there; see the Vietnam e-visa for Indians guide for the comparison.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply (Visa on Arrival, Type-T)
This is the fallback when you forgot to apply in advance or your travel dates bounced around.
1. Get your documents ready before you land. Passport valid 6+ months, two passport photos, USD cash in exact change (some counters won’t give change back in anything but Cambodian riel and the riel rates they apply are tourist-unfavourable).
2. Fill the VoA form on the plane or at the counter. The airline crew hand out the form during descent; use block letters, sign where indicated. If you miss it, the counter has spares.
3. Queue at the VoA counter, pay ₹3,438 (~36 USD), hand over passport + photo + form. The officer takes 5 to 15 minutes; weekends and Phnom Penh mornings are slowest.
4. Stamp in. You’ll receive a paper visa glued or clipped into your passport. Keep the second printout of anything you have. VoA is airport-only. If you’re crossing at Poipet (Thailand border) or Bavet (Vietnam border), you must hold a pre-approved e-Visa.
At the Airport / Border
What happens when you land in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap as an Indian passport holder with an e-Visa.
Which counter. At Phnom Penh International, follow “Visa on Arrival / e-Visa” signs after passport control. Skip the long VoA queue on your left. Show your e-Visa printout, passport, and the officer scans the barcode in 30 seconds. At Siem Reap, the layout is similar but smaller, the e-Visa line moves fastest.
What they check. Passport validity (must be 6+ months remaining), one blank page for the entry stamp, return/onward ticket (digital printout is fine), e-Visa printout. They may ask how many days you’re staying; standard answers are fine.
Land border crossings. If you’re crossing from Bangkok via Poipet, or from Ho Chi Minh City via Bavet, the e-Visa is the only Indian-passport option. VoA is strictly airport-only. At busy land borders, allow 30 to 90 minutes for the e-Visa queue. Carry USD for the visa fee plus any onward bus tickets; Poipet agents sometimes “forget” to give correct change.
Documents worth carrying even if not asked. Hotel booking for the first night (printed), return flight ticket, two recent passport photos, proof of sufficient funds (a forex-card transaction screenshot works). None are routinely demanded, but officers have the right to ask.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Cambodia immigration officers are friendly compared to most SEA borders, but the line you stand in matters more than anything you say. The e-Visa line is 5 minutes; the VoA line can run 45 in peak hours. Print two copies of your e-Visa, keep one in your passport, one in your bag.
Extensions & Overstay
You can extend a Type-T once for 30 days at the Immigration Office in Phnom Penh. Cost: ₹2,890 (~30 USD) plus a small service fee that varies by counter (typically ₹482 (~5 USD) / ~₹478 (~$4.96)). Apply in person, bring your passport, one passport photo, and the hotel address you’re staying at. Processing takes most of a day; you can usually pick up the same afternoon if you arrive before 11 AM.
You cannot extend a Type-T more than once. After a second 30 days, you must leave and re-enter; some travellers do weekend border runs to Thailand or Vietnam. Overstay fines: ₹963 (~10 USD) per day beyond your visa expiry, plus possible detention or a “departure-only” black stamp. Stays over 30 days unpaid trigger a court appearance. Cambodia blacklisting happens in practice when overstays exceed 90 days.
For business/Type-E extensions, the sponsor company files on your behalf at the same Immigration Office; you do not visit personally.
Common Mistakes & Rejection Reasons
Paying a third-party “visa agent” ₹7,706-₹11,560 (~80-120 USD) for an e-visa. The official portal charges ₹3,438 (~36 USD). Travel agents sometimes add a “convenience fee” without telling you; verify any quote against the MFA’s published rate. If you’ve overpaid, you cannot get a refund; you’d need to apply again.
Applying through a lookalike domain. The official portal is evisa.mfaic.gov.kh. Sites ending in .com, .org, .net, or spelled differently (one letter off) are not legitimate. Always type the URL directly or use the link from the official Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site.
Entering through a land border without an e-Visa. VoA at Poipet, Bavet, or any other land crossing is not available to Indian passport holders. You’ll be turned back to the previous country or asked to wait in a holding area while a Cambodian officer reviews documents. Apply for the e-Visa before you travel, this is non-negotiable.
Name mismatch between passport, Aadhaar, and visa photo. A handful of travellers per year have their e-Visa applications rejected because their airline ticket shows a different spelling, the passport was recently updated with a new name, or the photo they uploaded is an old one. Match the spelling character-by-character to your current passport’s bio page; resubmit if any document mismatches.
Not paying in exact USD bills at VoA. Torn, marked, or pre-2006 USD bills are routinely refused at Poipet and Bavet counters. Fresh, uncreased bills are essential for land crossings.
Overstaying by even one day. The 10 USD/day fine starts immediately. Departure checks your last entry stamp; paying the fine at the airport counter takes 20 to 40 minutes but is straightforward. Refusing to pay is not an option.
Getting Connected
Wi-Fi at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports is patchy, and Grab (the ride-hailing app) needs a local data connection to book your ride out. The cheapest SIM option for Indian travellers is a Smart or Cellcard SIM bought at the airport counter right after the visa desk, ₹482 (~5 USD) for 10 GB on a 7-day plan, valid across Cambodia including Siem Reap. Bring your passport; the kiosk will register the SIM to your visa. If you’d rather not queue, Nomad eSIM gives you data the moment you land on your phone over Wi-Fi, no physical card, no counter wait.
For a quick cross-check against other destinations before locking in the trip, the Southeast Asia visa comparison for Indian passport holders, 2026 is the fastest reference.
FAQ
Do Indians need a visa for Cambodia? Yes. Indian passport holders must obtain a visa before or on arrival. No visa-free entry is available as of 2026-07-16.
Can Indians get a Cambodia visa on arrival? Yes, but only at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville international airports. Land borders require an e-Visa applied in advance.
How much does a Cambodia visa cost for Indians? ₹3,438 (~36 USD) for the visa itself. VoA at the airport counter is exactly ₹3,438 (~36 USD) plus optional photo/printing fees.
Is there a faster Cambodia visa for Indians with a US visa? The fee is identical, but US-visa holders are sometimes processed faster at the airport counter and can pass the document check with less paperwork. The e-Visa portal does not change anything for US-visa holders; you still apply through the same site.
How long does a Cambodia e-Visa take for Indian passport holders? 3 business days from submission to approval email. Apply at least 5 days before your flight to be safe.
Can I extend a Cambodia tourist visa? Yes, once, for 30 days. Cost: ₹2,890 (~30 USD) at the Immigration Office in Phnom Penh. Apply in person.
What documents do Indians need for a Cambodia business visa? Passport (6 months validity), 2 photos, business invitation letter from a registered Cambodian company, company registration documents (provided by the sponsor), completed Type-E form, and proof of funds. Fees start at ₹5,202 (~54 USD) for the first month.
Subodh’s Take
The Cambodia visa process is simpler than most, but the third-party reseller trap catches more Indian travellers than Cambodia itself does. Apply at the official MFA portal yourself, pay ₹3,438 (~36 USD), skip the “visa agent” claiming your application needs special handling. If you’re booking the trip six days out, the 3-day processing time still fits; if you’re booking on the same day, fly into one of the three VoA-airports and pay cash. The US-visa fast-track is real but minor; don’t plan around it. Save your time and your forex-card balance for the temples at Angkor.
