Visa Information

Types of Visas

Below are the available visa types. Each has specific characteristics, including Entry Type, Validity, Length of Stay, Extension Status, Processing Time, and required supporting documents. Please review carefully before applying.

Diplomatic Visa (A)
Entry Type Multiple
Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Length of Stay 90 days from the date of entry
Extension Status Yes, extendable
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? Government officials traveling to Cambodia on an official mission.
Supporting Documents
  • Diplomatic or Official/Service passport
  • A Note Verbale or an official letter from the sending government or UN agency
Official Visa (B)
Entry Type Single
Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Length of Stay 90 days from the date of entry
Extension Status Yes, extendable
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? Government employees or public servants traveling to Cambodia for official state business, inspections, or administrative tasks.
Supporting Documents
  • Official (Service) passport
  • A Note Verbale or an official letter from the sending government
Courtesy Visa (C)
Entry Type Single
Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Length of Stay 90 days from the date of entry
Extension Status Yes, extendable
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? Members of registered international NGOs.
Supporting Documents
  • A valid MoU between the NGO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia
  • An invitation letter from the NGO or a supporting letter from one of the government ministries of your country
Business Visa (E)
Entry Type Single
Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Length of Stay 30 days from the date of entry
Extension Status Yes, extendable (multiple options)
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? Those who have accepted an employment offer in Cambodia, received an invitation from a registered company or organization in Cambodia, or are being sent to Cambodia for business purposes by a registered company or organization.

This visa type is also suitable for retired foreigners who wish to stay in Cambodia for an extended period. Read More
Supporting Documents
  • Letter of invitation from a company or organization in Cambodia
  • Letter from the sending company
Tourist Visa (T)
Entry Type Single
Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Length of Stay 30 days from the date of entry
Extension Status Yes, extendable (once)
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? General travelers to Cambodia for leisure activities; employment is prohibited.
Supporting Documents Flight ticket or Hotel booking
Khmer Visa (K)
Entry Type Multiple
Validity Valid until the passport expires
Length of Stay Unlimited stay
Extension Status No. This visa expires only when the passport expires. Once you obtain a new passport, you must apply for a new K Visa, as it is not transferable.
Processing Time 3 working days
Who needs this visa? Those who are of Khmer origin or have Cambodian ancestry, including children born to Cambodian citizens (by birth or naturalization) who now hold a foreign passport.
Supporting Documents
  • Proof of Cambodian origin, such as a birth certificate, national ID, or an old passport with a Khmer visa
  • If you are present at the embassy, the consular officer can usually assess your eligibility
  • Note: Foreign nationals married to Cambodian citizens are not eligible for a K Visa and should apply for a T or E-class visa instead