Cambodia Entry Requirements for Filipino Tourists in 2026: Visa-Free Stay & e-Arrival QR Code
Planning a trip from the Philippines to Angkor Wat or Phnom Penh in 2026? Filipino tourists enjoy 30-day visa-free entry under the ASEAN agreement, but must still present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code, a 6-month valid passport, and onward travel details.
What are the Cambodia entry requirements for Filipino tourists in 2026?
Filipino tourists visiting Cambodia for up to 30 days do not need a visa, but must have a Philippine passport valid for at least 6 months, a completed Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code (filed within 7 days before flying in), confirmed accommodation, and onward or return flight details.
Key Takeaways
- Filipino tourists can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 30 days under the ASEAN agreement, provided their Philippine passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- Every Filipino arriving by air at Techo International (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS) must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before landing.
- In 2026, the Cambodia e-Arrival Card asks for your departure date from Cambodia and your next destination, alongside your hotel address and arrival flight number.
- Phnom Penh’s old PNH airport was replaced by Techo International Airport (KTI) in September 2025, and arriving visitors now receive an emailed v-Pass instead of an ink passport stamp.
- All Thailand–Cambodia land border crossings have been closed since 2025, so Filipino travellers moving between Bangkok and Cambodia must fly into KTI or SAI.
The 2026 Cambodia entry checklist for Filipino tourists
Cambodia is one of the easiest and most rewarding destinations in Southeast Asia for Filipino travellers. Thanks to the ASEAN reciprocal visa-exemption agreement, Philippine passport holders can stay in Cambodia visa-free for up to 30 days (expanded from the historic 21-day allowance). However, both airline check-in counters at Manila NAIA (MNL), Clark (CRK), or Cebu (CEB) and Cambodian Immigration officers at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap check a clear set of entry requirements in 2026.
You can review the full visa-free rules and long-stay options on our Cambodia visa page for Filipino citizens, or read on to prepare each item on the checklist.
How the 30-day visa-free stay works for Philippine passport holders (and when you need an eVisa)
When you arrive in Cambodia on an ordinary Philippine passport for a holiday, your 30-day visa-free allowance starts on the day Immigration processes your entry. Keep three practical rules in mind:
- Strictly up to 30 days per entry: Your departure date from Cambodia must fall within 30 days of your arrival date.
- Visa-free entry cannot be extended inside Cambodia: Unlike a paid Tourist eVisa or Business eVisa, the free 30-day ASEAN entry cannot be extended for another 30 days at the Phnom Penh immigration office.
- When to apply for a Cambodia eVisa instead: If you want to stay up to 60 days (30 days initial + 30-day local extension), or if you are visiting Cambodia for business, commercial meetings, or long-term placement, apply online before your trip for a Type T Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) or Type E Business eVisa ($90 USD). Both are approved in 3–5 days through our service with no photo required.
Planning a longer stay or a business visit? You can apply for the Cambodia eVisa online in a few minutes, or check any non-Filipino travel companions with our eligibility checker.
The mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code (7-day window & 2026 onward fields)
Even though you do not need a tourist visa for a short trip, every Filipino flying into Cambodia must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within the 7 days before landing. It replaced the old paper immigration card, health form, and customs declaration in 2024.
In 2026, the Cambodia e-Arrival form asks for your passport details, the flight number of the plane that lands in Cambodia, your hotel name and city, your departure date from Cambodia, and your next destination. If you file with us and have not booked onward travel yet, our form lets you say “not booked yet” and we email you to add it later.
We can file your Cambodia e-Arrival Card for you: submit your details whenever you book your flights, and we hold your file until your 7-day window opens, check every field against your Philippine passport, and email your QR code. Our filing speeds per traveller in USD are $20 Standard (within 24 hours), $35 Rush (within 2 hours), and $60 Super Rush (within 15 minutes), with no photo needed and free resubmission if Immigration flags a correction.
For a focused Q&A on why ASEAN travellers still need the card, see our guide on whether Filipino citizens need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card in 2026.
What to expect at KTI and SAI airports—and why you cannot cross by land from Thailand
Whether you fly direct from Manila to Cambodia or connect via Bangkok (Thai Airways, AirAsia), Singapore (Singapore Airlines, Scoot), Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines), or Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam Airlines), your flight will arrive at one of Cambodia’s three international airports:
- Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh
Replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) on 9 September 2025. Equipped with automated smart gates and e-Arrival QR scanners.
- Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
The modern gateway to Angkor Wat. Have your Philippine passport and your e-Arrival QR code saved offline before reaching the immigration counter.
- Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS)
Serves Cambodia’s southern coast and Koh Rong islands.
- Receive your v-Pass by email
After Immigration scans your passport and e-Arrival QR code, Cambodia emails you a digital v-Pass that replaces the old ink arrival stamp.
Important 2026 Indochina backpacking alert: All Thailand–Cambodia land border crossings (including Poipet/Aranyaprathet and Cham Yeam) have been closed since 2025. Filipino travellers combining Thailand and Cambodia must book a flight between Bangkok and KTI or SAI—and file a Cambodia e-Arrival Card for that flight.
Travelling with family or children? Every traveller needs their own individual QR code; we file a card for every traveller in a party, babies included, because each one travels on their own passport.
Ready to get your arrival QR code before your flight? You can file your e-Arrival Card now in just a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How many days can Filipino tourists stay in Cambodia visa-free in 2026?
Filipino citizens holding an ordinary Philippine passport can stay in Cambodia visa-free for up to 30 days per entry for tourism.
Do Filipino tourists still need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes. Every Filipino arriving by air at KTI, SAI, or KOS must complete the online Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the 7 days before landing and show its QR code.
Which flight number do I enter when connecting from Manila via Bangkok, Singapore, or KL?
Always enter the flight number of the final connecting plane that lands in Cambodia, not your first flight departing Manila, Clark, or Cebu.
Which airport code should I select for Phnom Penh in 2026?
Select Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in September 2025.
Can Filipino tourists travel overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap in 2026?
No. The Thailand–Cambodia land border has been closed since 2025. You must fly between Bangkok and Siem Reap (SAI) or Phnom Penh (KTI).
Do Filipino children and infants need their own Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes. Each QR code is linked to one passport. We file a card for every traveller in a party, babies included, because each one travels on their own passport.
What if I have not booked my onward flight out of Cambodia yet?
The 2026 e-Arrival form asks for your departure date and next destination. When you file with us, our form lets you say "not booked yet" and we email you to add it later.
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