Why is a visa mandatory?
Nationals of Poland must hold immigration clearance already for their first entry. There are two most convenient options: an e‑visa (online application) or visa on arrival (stamp at the border). A traditional visa sticker in the passport is issued only by the consulate in Berlin and is mainly needed if you plan to cross less frequented land border points.
E‑visa – fast online application
• Cost: fee paid by card when submitting the application.
• Document validity: 90 days to enter; maximum stay 30 days; single entry.
• Processing time: usually 2–4 working days.
• Where accepted: international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville and the border crossings Cham Yeam, Poipet, Bavet, Trapaeng Kreal.
Visa on arrival – when you do not make it online
At the same airports and most land borders a tourist visa (30 USD) or business visa (35 USD) is issued. You must have a passport valid for 6 months, a 4×6 cm photo and cash in USD. Queues can be long in high season, so an e‑visa usually saves time.
New e‑Arrival Card (CeA) form
From 1 September 2024 every air passenger must complete the Digital Arrival Card (CeA) up to 7 days before arrival. It replaces paper immigration, health and customs declarations, but it is not a visa – you must hold it in addition to an e‑visa or a VOA stamp.
Step by step: how to apply online
Prepare your files
scan of your passport (bio data page; validity at least 6 months after departure),
digital passport photo on a white background (max 2 MB, JPG/PNG),
payment card to pay the visa fee.
Fill in the form
Activate an account at arrival.gov.kh, enter your personal details, travel dates and first accommodation address. Select the planned point of entry; changing it after the visa is issued is not required, but recommended for smoother immigration clearance.
Pay and download the PDF
Once approved, you will receive an email; print the document in colour and carry it together with your passport.
Costs and processing times
Consular fees
Tourist e‑visa / VOA: at the border or online, payable in USD.
Business e‑visa / VOA: at the border or online, payable in USD.
Traditional tourist visa in Berlin: 35 EUR; processing about 1 week.
Service fees of the intermediary are extra.
Extension of stay
Each visa can be extended once in Phnom Penh for another 30 days (fee 45–60 USD). If you do not extend, the fine is 10 USD per day.
Required documents on entry
Essential
Passport valid for at least six months with one blank page.
Visa (printed e‑visa or VOA sticker).
Return ticket or onward ticket (checked at random).
Medical insurance (recommended minimum cover 50,000 EUR).
Additional for business travel
An invitation letter or company documents may be required for a business visa.
Practical tips
Check the border crossing
Not all land borders accept e‑visas; choose one from the official list. If you are planning an unusual overland route, consider a traditional visa in Berlin.
Cash in USD
Visa on arrival, extensions and most fees in the country are payable only in US dollars.
Make copies of your documents
Keep scans of your passport and visa in the cloud; if you lose your passport, an exit visa is costly and takes a few days to obtain.
E‑visa for Cambodia via Notberg
With Notberg you can obtain a tourist e‑visa for Cambodia. We submit the application online and you present the printout at the border together with your passport. The authority issues the visa in about 5 days. On top of that, you choose a service package:
Standard: handling in about 4 days,
Premium: handling in 1 day.
You send us the online form, a scan of the passport data page with photo and a photo in electronic form. You can take the photo with a smartphone: light background, even lighting, both ears visible, eyes looking straight at the camera and dark clothing for contrast. We will adjust it ourselves to the portal’s requirements.
Common mistakes in a Cambodia e‑visa application
Passport validity too short. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the visa. If it expires earlier, replace it before applying.
Illegible scan. All data on the passport bio data page must be clear. A finger on the edge, glare from the flash or the bottom two lines cut off mean a new scan and lost time.
Confusing the e‑visa with the e‑Arrival card. The CeA card from the arrival.gov.kh portal is free of charge and does not replace a visa. If anyone asks you to pay for the arrival card alone, you are not on the official website.
More questions about entering Cambodia
From when is the e‑Arrival card mandatory?
According to the Embassy of Poland in Bangkok, from 1 September 2024 for arrivals at the international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. You complete the card online before arrival and do not pay anything for it.
Can Notberg arrange a business visa for Cambodia?
The online catalogue includes a tourist e‑visa. If you are travelling on business, please ask a Notberg consultant about an available option before submitting a tourist application.
Can I obtain an e‑visa just before departure?
With the Premium package our handling time is 1 day, but the authority still needs about 5 days. Order your visa at least one week before travel.
Is an e‑visa enough for multiple entries?
No. A tourist e‑visa entitles you to a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days. If you return to Cambodia after a trip to a neighbouring country, you will need a new visa.