Cambodia e-Arrival Card vs Cambodia eVisa — Do You Need Both in 2026?

Yes — most travellers flying into Cambodia need both documents. The Cambodia eVisa is your legal permission to enter the country, while the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) is the mandatory digital immigration, health and customs declaration filed within 7 days of landing.

Compared side by side

At a glanceCambodia e-Arrival CardMandatory digital arrival declarationCambodia eVisaPre-approved online entry visa
What it isDigital immigration, health & customs declarationOfficial travel authorisation to enter Cambodia
Who needs itEvery air traveller (including visa-exempt ASEAN citizens)All non-exempt nationalities (AU, UK, US, EU, CA, IN, etc.)
When to applyWithin 7 days before landing (or pre-book anytime with us)At least 5–7 days before departure (valid 90 days from issue)
Our service fee$20 USD Standard / $35 USD Rush / $60 USD Super Rush$80 USD Tourist (Type T) / $90 USD Business (Type E)
Turnaround time24 hours Standard, 2 hours Rush, 15 minutes Super Rush3–5 days standard processing
Required detailsPassport scan, flight number, hotel, departure date & next destinationPassport bio-page scan (no separate photo required)
What you receiveQR code emailed to your inbox (scanned at KTI, SAI or KOS)Printable PDF eVisa with QR code emailed to your inbox
Replaces what?Three old paper forms handed out on the planeConsulate visa stickers and airport Visa on Arrival queues

Verdict

Pros and cons

Cambodia e-Arrival Card

Mandatory digital arrival declaration

Pros

  • Replaces three separate paper arrival, health and customs forms
  • Enables automated smart-gate entry for eligible passports at KTI
  • Pre-book anytime — we hold and file automatically when your 7-day window opens
  • Includes free resubmission if your flight or arrival details change before Immigration

Cons

  • Is NOT a visa — does not grant permission to enter Cambodia on its own
  • Official submission window only opens 7 days before your arrival date
  • Requires onward departure date and next destination in 2026
  • Must be filed separately for every traveller, including children and infants

Cambodia eVisa

Pre-approved online entry visa

Pros

  • Grants 30-day legal entry into Cambodia before you board your flight
  • Valid for 90 days from date of issue — apply weeks in advance
  • Skips the cash-only Visa on Arrival queue at KTI, SAI and KOS
  • All-inclusive $80 USD Tourist or $90 USD Business with no photo required

Cons

  • Does NOT replace the mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card
  • Takes 3–5 days to process — not suited to last-minute airport filing
  • Single entry only — re-entering after a side trip requires a new visa
  • Not required for visa-exempt ASEAN passport holders staying up to 30 days

Frequently asked questions

Do I still need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card if I have an approved eVisa?

Yes. The Cambodia eVisa and the e-Arrival Card are two separate requirements. Every air traveller must submit the e-Arrival Card within 7 days of landing, even when holding a valid eVisa.

Which one should I apply for first?

Apply for your Cambodia eVisa first — ideally 1 to 3 weeks before your trip — because it is valid for 90 days from issue. File your e-Arrival Card within the 7 days before arrival, or pre-book with us so we file it automatically when the window opens.

Do visa-exempt ASEAN citizens need both documents?

No. Passport holders from visa-exempt ASEAN nations (such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines) do not need a tourist eVisa for stays up to 30 days, but they still must file the mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card.

What new questions were added to the Cambodia e-Arrival Card in 2026?

In 2026, the e-Arrival Card requires your planned departure date from Cambodia and your next destination. When you file through our service, you can select "not booked yet" and we will email you to add those details later.

Do children and babies need both an eVisa and an e-Arrival Card?

Yes. Every non-exempt traveller on their own passport — including infants and children — needs both an individual Cambodia eVisa and an individual Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code.

Where are both documents checked when I land?

Both documents are checked at Cambodia’s three international airports: Techo International (KTI) in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI), and Sihanoukville International (KOS).

Apply for the Cambodia eVisa

Pre-approved before you fly, all-inclusive $80 USD. Approval typically lands within 24–72 hours.

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