Cambodia Visa & Entry Rules for Indian Travelers 2026

Cambodia in 2026: What Indian Travel Trade Partners Need to Know About Entry Rules

Cambodia is fully open and quietly becoming one of the most rewarding additions to an Indian client’s Indochina itinerary. Angkor at sunrise is still the headline act, but the new airport at Siem Reap, smoother visa logistics, and a much simpler arrival process mean the operational risk of booking Cambodia has dropped significantly since the COVID era.

All the old pandemic rules are gone. No testing, no vaccine proof, no special insurance, no quarantine. What you do need to brief your clients on is the visa, and a new mandatory arrival form that many agents are still missing.

1. Visa Options for Indian Passport Holders

Indian nationals need a visa to enter Cambodia. Three practical routes:

1. E-Visa (recommended for almost all clients). Apply online at the official portal, evisa.gov.kh. Cost is USD 36, processing takes 3 business days. The visa is valid for 3 months (90 days) from the date of issue, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days from entry. The e-visa is supported at three airports and four land borders: Phnom Penh International (PNH), Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI), Sihanoukville International (KOS), and the land crossings at Cham Yeam, Poi Pet, Bavet, and Tropaeng Kreal. This is the cleanest option for any planned trip.
2. Visa on Arrival (VOA). Indian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville international airports, as well as at selected land border crossings. The fee is USD 30, payable in cash. Card payments are not accepted at the VOA counter. Useful as a backup, but the e-visa is more predictable.
3. Embassy sticker visa. Available at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in New Delhi. Mostly relevant for business, work, or longer stay categories that need extension flexibility.

Passport must have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.

2. The New Cambodia e-Arrival Card. Mandatory for All Air Arrivals.

This is the most important update for the trade to know, and it is the single biggest reason Indian travelers get delayed at Cambodian airports in 2026.

Cambodia’s digital e-Arrival Card became mandatory on September 1, 2024, for all air travelers arriving at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville airports. The free online form replaces paper immigration, health, and customs declarations and must be completed within seven days before arrival at arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival app. Travelers receive a QR code to present at immigration alongside their passport. The requirement applies regardless of visa status or nationality, including visa-exempt travelers and those with pre-approved e-visas.

What this means in practice:

1. The e-Arrival Card is one form that combines what used to be three separate paper forms: immigration, health declaration, and customs.
2. It is free. The only legitimate portal is arrival.gov.kh or the official Cambodia e-Arrival app on iOS and Android.
3. Submit within 7 days before arrival. Save the QR code on the phone and keep a printed backup.
4. Children need separate submissions. There is no family group option yet, so each passenger in your booking needs an individual form.
5. Land border crossings into Cambodia from Thailand, Laos, or Vietnam still use paper forms. But fly-in arrivals are 100% digital now.

A practical warning for your trade desk: third-party websites are charging USD 20 to 50 for what is a free government form. Make sure your clients use the official portal only. Add the correct link to your booking confirmation template.

3. Practical Notes for Your Indian Clients

A few things worth telling your clients before they fly:

1. The new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) is now the main gateway to Angkor. It opened in late 2023 and is around 40 minutes by road from the temples. The old REP airport is closed for commercial flights. Update any old itinerary references.
2. Cambodia uses two currencies in daily life: US Dollars for almost everything, and Cambodian Riel for small change. Indian clients should carry USD in small denominations. Cards are accepted in hotels and bigger restaurants in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, but rural and temple areas are cash-only.
3. Angkor Pass costs are paid separately on arrival at the ticket office: USD 37 for one day, USD 62 for three days, USD 72 for one week. Cards accepted. Photo taken on site.
4. Dress code at Angkor and the Royal Palace is strict. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Sarees are fine. Sleeveless tops, short skirts, and shorts above the knee will be refused at temple entry.

4. What This Means for Your Trade Practice

For Indian agents booking Cambodia, here is the operational checklist:

1. Default to the e-visa for any client flying into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville. USD 36, 3 days, done.
2. Always include the e-Arrival Card link in your pre-departure email. Treat it the same way you treat the Vietnam Digital Arrival Card and the Laos LDIF. Three countries, three separate digital forms.
3. For combined Indochina itineraries (Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos), brief your clients clearly that they need three separate visas and three separate arrival cards. The countries do not share systems.
4. For overland border crossings into Cambodia from Thailand or Vietnam, paper forms still apply at the land checkpoints. Have the e-visa pre-approved.

At Absolute Asia Travel, we run direct ground operations in Cambodia from our partner DMC base, covering Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, the southern coast, and the temple circuits beyond Angkor. We handle visa support, arrival card guidance, and full ground logistics for our B2B partners. If you have a Cambodia-only or Indochina multi-country booking, send us the passenger list and we will sort the documentation routing.