Getting A Cambodia Visa
Is Very Easy!
The process of getting a visa is admittedly one of the less thrilling parts of traveling. But since April 2006, Cambodian tourists have the option of getting their visas online.
This means no more going to local embassies, and no more filling out visa-on-arrival forms at the airport. So convenient!
We used Cambodia e-Visas for our trip. From beginning to end, the process was very easy. Perhaps too easy.
Getting the Visa
What you need to do is go online to the Cambodian visa official application site, fill out a form with your passport information, date of arrival, point of entry, contact info, etc., and upload a passport photo.
Then you'll need to pay the visa application fee ($25). You can do so with a credit card or Paypal (gasp!).
We chose Paypal because it was easier.
The whole cambodia visa application process took about 15 - 20 minutes. It was a really simple, no sweat process. It gets better though.
At 11:41 that morning, I finished the application and submitted it. At 2:24 p.m. the same day, I received the approved visa application in my email with both visas attached as PDF files, ready to be printed.
I.was.wowed!
I still think that was one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had.
After this, you only need to print two copies of the visas.
One is for arrival, the other for departure.
It also comes in color, but you can print it in black and white.
When you arrive in Cambodia, you can go through a special immigration line, separate from the 'normal' visa queue. Cambodia really outdoes herself in this department.
Email From E-Visa Office
You'll receive an email from Cambodia's e-Visa department and it contains instructions about what to do with your visa. It's pretty straightforward, just make sure you print two copies and queue in the right line.
(Click
here to see the instructions that come with the e-Visa)
Unfortunately, e-Visa is only for tourists. Business travelers and others still need to go the old route. Also, an e-Visa is $5 more than the normal on-arrival visa (normal fee is $20). The Cambodia government charges an additional processing fee for e-Visas.
My suggestion? Take the electronic Cambodia Visa if you want to save
time in the immigration line. If not, save the additional $5 and go
the normal route. If you need more information, the website I've
linked above is surprisingly helpful and clear. A rarity for a
government site.
On-Arrival Cambodian Visa Application Form
Cambodian visa application form
P.S. If you want to complete the good ol' Cambodian visa application, you can download the form at the Cambodian government website here. This is not what's available at the airport though. The one at the airport is more like small pieces of paper.
Click here if you'd like to find out about the on-arrival Cambodia
business visa and the on-arrival
Cambodia tourist visa application process.
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is the Cambodian Currency?
The Cambodian currency is called Riel. However, most Cambodians prefer
US dollars to their own currency. The littlest shop will
quote prices in dollars, and they keep on saying that their own
money is worthless.
Finding Cheap Flights To Cambodia
How to find cheap flights to Cambodia. Tips on when and where to find them. List of airlines.
Cambodia Climate and Weather
The Cambodia climate is a tropical monsoon climate. The whole year
basically consists of two seasons, the monsoon, or rainy season, and
the dry season. Which time is best for visiting? It depends.
Map
of Cambodia
Where is The Kingdom of Cambodia exactly? This Google Map of Cambodia
shows you exactly where it is. Have an idea where you're heading before
you go!
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