Cambodia Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Cambodia

Note: Entry policies can change with little notice; confirm with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia or the U.S. Department of State before travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for the entry and exit stamps.
• Visa requirement: U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Cambodia.
• Visa types: Tourist Visa (T) valid for 30 days; Ordinary Visa (E) valid for 30 days but extendable for longer stays or multiple entries.
• e-Visa: Available online before travel for single-entry stays of up to 30 days.

Entry Procedures

• Visa on arrival: Available at major airports (Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport) and some land borders. Bring a passport photo and visa fee (in U.S. dollars).
• Proof of onward travel: Not always requested but recommended; airline staff or border officials may ask for an onward or return ticket.
• Immigration card: Travelers may need to fill out an arrival/departure card upon entry.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for entry from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
• COVID-19: There are no COVID-related entry requirements (no proof of vaccination or testing as of 2025).

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Not formally required, but a notarized consent letter is strongly recommended if a child is traveling alone or with only one parent.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Currency declaration: You must declare amounts over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) when entering or leaving Cambodia.
• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently lists Cambodia as Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to petty crime and landmines/unexploded ordnance in some rural areas.
• Overstays: Overstaying your visa can result in fines and possible detention or deportation.