Do Australians need a visa for Cambodia?
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Australians need a visa for Cambodia. The tourist e-Visa costs USD $30 through the official government portal at evisa.gov.kh and is normally approved within three business days. A visa on arrival at the airport costs the same USD $30 and is paid in cash.
Entry requirements for Cambodia at a glance
Passport validity
At least 6 months from your date of arrival
Length of stay
30 days, extendable once
Onward ticket
Immigration can ask for an onward ticket and proof of funds.
Blank passport pages
2
Cambodia e-Visa
Apply only at evisa.gov.kh. Dozens of near-identical private sites charge USD $60-$90 for the same government e-Visa, and some are outright scams. The official fee is USD $30 plus a small processing charge.
Apply on the official siteWhat it costs
| Fee | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa | USD $30 | All visitors, applied for online |
| Visa on arrival | USD $30 | Paid in cash at the airport |
How to get sorted, step by step
- Check your passport has at least six months validity and two blank pages.
- Apply for the tourist e-Visa at evisa.gov.kh - the official site, not a lookalike - at least three business days before you fly.
- Print your approved e-Visa. Cambodian immigration still asks for a paper copy.
- Carry clean USD notes in small denominations for the visa and for daily spending.
What catches Australians out
Only evisa.gov.kh is the official portal. Many private sites rank above it in search results and charge two to three times the USD $30 fee for the same document.
Immigration officials commonly request an unofficial USD $5-$7 "processing fee" at land borders. It is not legitimate but is difficult to refuse in practice.
Torn, marked or old USD notes are routinely refused by shops and banks. Bring clean ones.
Scam job offers have lured foreigners into trafficking operations in Sihanoukville and border areas - check Smartraveller before travelling there.
Health cover for Australians in Cambodia
Australia has no reciprocal health care agreement with Cambodia, and local hospital care outside Phnom Penh is limited. Serious illness or injury usually means evacuation to Bangkok, which is why insurance with medical evacuation cover is not optional here.
Vaccinations: Hepatitis A and typhoid are usually recommended, and rabies and Japanese encephalitis for longer or rural stays. See a travel doctor 6-8 weeks before you go.
Medications: Bring what you need with you. Counterfeit medication is a real problem in Cambodian pharmacies.
Compare travel insurance for CambodiaMore Cambodia essentials
Further reading: Do Australians need a visa? A country-by-country guide
How these comparisons are made
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Cambodia entry requirements FAQs
Do Australians need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Australians need a tourist visa, which costs USD $30 either as an e-Visa applied for online before you travel, or on arrival at the airport paid in cash. It allows a 30-day stay and can be extended once.
Where do I apply for the Cambodian e-Visa?
Only at evisa.gov.kh, the official government portal. Many private sites appear above it in search results and charge USD $60-$90 for the identical document, and some are outright scams. The government fee is USD $30 plus a small processing charge.
Should I get the e-Visa or a visa on arrival for Cambodia?
Both cost USD $30. The e-Visa saves you queuing and paying cash at the airport, and it removes the risk of being asked for an unofficial extra fee, which is more common at land borders than at the airport. Apply at least three business days ahead.
Can I drink the tap water in Cambodia?
No. Drink bottled water, which is cheap and available everywhere. Ice in established restaurants is commercially produced and generally fine; be more cautious at street stalls.
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