What Is the Cambodia V-Pass Digital Entry Stamp? (2026 Guide)
Arriving at Techo International Airport (KTI) or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in 2026 means no ink stamp in your passport. Instead, immigration issues a digital Visitor Pass (V-Pass). Here is how it works and why you must keep it.
What is the Cambodia V-Pass digital entry stamp?
The Cambodia V-Pass (Visitor Pass) is an electronic entry record issued by the General Department of Immigration after you clear passport control at Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS). It replaces the traditional ink passport stamp and confirms your entry date, visa class, and authorised stay until date.
Key Takeaways
- The Cambodia V-Pass (Visitor Pass) is the digital entry record that replaced physical ink arrival stamps at Cambodian international airports in 2026.
- The V-Pass is NOT a visa and NOT a pre-flight form — it is generated by immigration only after you land and clear passport control.
- Before receiving a V-Pass, foreign nationals must still secure an approved Cambodia eVisa (unless visa-exempt) and submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA).
- Your V-Pass is delivered to the email address entered on your e-Arrival Card and can also be downloaded via the QR receipt issued at the airport desk.
- Hotels, domestic banks, visa extension offices, and departure immigration officers inspect your V-Pass to confirm your legal entry date and permitted stay.
Starting in 2025 and fully rolled out across 2026, Cambodia modernised its airport border clearance by retiring physical rubber arrival stamps at international air terminals. When you land at Techo International Airport (KTI) serving Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), or Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS), the immigration officer no longer stamps an ink entry mark onto a blank page of your passport. Instead, the border control system generates a digital Visitor Pass — officially called the V-Pass.
Because Cambodia now operates three separate digital travel documents, first-time visitors frequently mix them up before departure. Your pre-trip preparation still starts with the Cambodia e-Arrival Card, which collects your customs, health, and arrival declaration within seven days before your flight.
To keep your pre-flight checklist clear, remember the chronological order of the three documents: first comes your Cambodia eVisa (for most non-ASEAN nationalities), second comes your e-Arrival Card QR code, and third comes the V-Pass after you physically step up to the immigration desk in Cambodia. You can also review our side-by-side Cambodia eVisa vs V-Pass comparison for a full breakdown of how pre-travel authorisation differs from your post-arrival entry record.
You cannot apply for a V-Pass from home, and no legitimate website sells a V-Pass before you board your flight. The V-Pass is created automatically inside Cambodia’s border management system at the exact moment an immigration officer clears you into the country.
Whether you fly into Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old Phnom Penh facility in September 2025, or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), which replaced the legacy Siem Reap terminal in late 2023, the arrival sequence follows the same four steps. For travellers choosing between the two gateways, see our Techo Airport (KTI) vs Siem Reap Airport (SAI) comparison.
Use an Email Address You Can Access on Airport Wi-Fi
Because your V-Pass is emailed to the address listed on your Cambodia e-Arrival Card, always use an inbox you can open on your phone upon landing. Both KTI and SAI offer complimentary terminal Wi-Fi so you can download the V-Pass PDF before leaving baggage claim.
Your V-Pass PDF looks like a clean digital certificate bearing the Cambodia General Department of Immigration emblem and a scannable verification QR code. Before walking away from the immigration hall, open the file on your smartphone and verify that every field matches your passport and visa.
- Full name, nationality, date of birth, and sex exactly as encoded in your passport machine-readable zone (MRZ).
- Passport number and passport expiry date.
- Port of entry — for example, Techo International Airport (KTI) or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI).
- Exact date and timestamp of entry into the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- Visa category granted — such as Visa T (Tourist), Visa E (Ordinary / Business), or ASEAN Visa Exemption.
- Admitted-until date (your final legal day in Cambodia, typically 30 days from arrival).
- A cryptographic QR code that hotels, police, and immigration officers can scan to verify authenticity in real time.
If you spot an error on your V-Pass — for instance, if you entered on an Ordinary (Class E) eVisa intending to extend your stay later, but the V-Pass lists Tourist (Class T) — speak to the immigration supervisor desk inside the arrivals hall before passing through customs. Correcting a classification error takes two minutes airside, whereas fixing it days later in Phnom Penh requires a formal visit to the General Department of Immigration.
In the era of paper stamps, hotel receptionists and extension agents simply flipped through your passport until they found the blue or red Cambodian entry ink stamp. In 2026, your passport pages remain blank after an airport arrival, so the V-Pass serves as your sole proof of lawful entry.
- Hotel and guesthouse check-in: Cambodian hotels must log foreign guests on the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS) and will inspect your V-Pass alongside your passport bio page.
- 30-day tourist visa extensions or long-term EOS renewals: Visa agencies in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap require a printed copy of your V-Pass to submit an extension.
- Local banking, SIM registration, or apartment leases: Compliance teams verify your visa class and lawful stay using your V-Pass.
- Departure immigration check: When flying out of KTI or SAI — or exiting overland via Vietnam (Bavet) or Laos (Trapeang Kreal) — officers check your V-Pass.
Because your V-Pass is sent to the email address entered on your pre-flight arrival declaration, accurate data entry is essential. If your flight is within the next week, you can start your e-Arrival application through our guided portal.
The V-Pass and Cambodia e-Arrival Card are airport systems for air arrivals at KTI, SAI, and KOS. Overland entries from Vietnam (Bavet) or Laos (Trapeang Kreal) still use paper arrival cards and ink passport stamps. Remember that all Thailand–Cambodia land borders (including Poipet and Cham Yeam) remain closed in both directions since 2025, so travellers coming from Thailand must fly into KTI or SAI.
If you cleared immigration at KTI or SAI and cannot find your V-Pass email, check your spam folder first or scan the paper QR slip handed to you by the officer. You can also ask your hotel reception to retrieve your V-Pass record when registering your stay. Need your visa before departure? You can apply for your Cambodia eVisa online in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Cambodia V-Pass replace the Cambodia eVisa?
No. The V-Pass only replaces the physical ink arrival stamp placed in your passport at the airport. Unless you hold a visa-exempt passport, you must still obtain a Cambodia eVisa or Visa on Arrival before immigration will issue your V-Pass.
Does the V-Pass replace the Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
No. You must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) within 7 days before your flight. Immigration scans your e-Arrival QR code at the airport counter and uses that record to generate and email your V-Pass.
How much does the Cambodia V-Pass cost?
There is no separate fee for the V-Pass itself. It is issued automatically by Cambodian immigration when you clear passport control at KTI, SAI, or KOS airports.
Do I still need blank pages in my passport if Cambodia uses the digital V-Pass?
Yes. Airlines and Cambodian immigration still require at least one to two blank passport pages in case you apply for a Visa on Arrival, extend your stay in-country, or exit via a land border.
Should I print my Cambodia V-Pass once I receive it?
Saving the V-Pass PDF and a screenshot on your phone is sufficient for most hotel check-ins and airport departure. However, if you plan to extend your visa in Cambodia, ask your hotel to print a paper copy.
Are V-Passes issued at Cambodia land borders with Vietnam or Laos?
No. Land border checkpoints with Vietnam (such as Bavet) and Laos (Trapeang Kreal) continue to place physical ink entry and exit stamps in your passport. Thailand–Cambodia land borders remain closed.
What should I do if the stay-until date on my V-Pass is wrong?
Check your V-Pass PDF immediately in the arrivals hall before exiting customs. If the visa class or stay-until date is incorrect, return to the immigration supervisor desk airside so an officer can update the digital record.
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