Cambodia stops issuing visa stickers at all embassies and consulates

Cambodian embassies now deliver all visas electronically after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ended physical sticker issuance on October 3, 2026

Cambodian embassies and consulates worldwide have stopped issuing visas as physical stickers placed in passports, effective October 3, 2026. The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin confirmed the transition to fully electronic visa issuance, while the Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in Osaka stated that “pursuant to official directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia (MFAIC), all issuance of Cambodian visa stickers has been stopped as of Saturday, October 3, 2026, for all overseas embassies and consulates.”

Before October 3, 2026, Cambodian diplomatic missions issued visas by placing a physical sticker inside the applicant’s passport. Under the new system, approved visas are generated digitally and delivered electronically, eliminating the sticker as a standard part of the consular process.

The change affects the format of the visa, not the underlying requirement to obtain one. Cambodia still requires most foreign nationals to hold a visa before entry, and the application, processing, and approval steps remain in place.

The transition followed two changes to Cambodia’s eVisa system that took effect on August 1, 2026. Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expanded the eVisa platform to three additional categories: the “A” visa for diplomatic passport holders, the “B” visa for official travel, and the “C” visa for courtesy purposes. These joined the “T” tourist visa and “E” ordinary visa that were already available electronically. On the same date, Cambodia replaced the traditional barcode on eVisa certificates with a QR code to improve document security.

When the August 1 expansion was announced by the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin on July 29, 2026, the embassy noted that “traditional sticker visas for all types can still be applied for through Cambodian embassies as usual.” The October 3 directive then ended sticker issuance entirely, completing the transition.

Can travelers still apply for a Cambodia visa at an embassy?

Application procedures currently vary from one Cambodian diplomatic mission to another, because the directive ended the sticker format rather than the in-person submission channel.

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok continues to accept applications submitted in person through its consular section. Those applications are processed and the approved visa is issued electronically rather than as a sticker, but the in-person submission option remains open.

The Honorary Consulate of Cambodia in Osaka has taken a different approach, now directing travelers and travel agencies to submit applications through the official Cambodia eVisa portal at evisa.gov.kh. Physical visa applications and sticker issuance are no longer handled at the Osaka consular counter.

Travelers should check the procedures of the specific Cambodian embassy or consulate handling their application, as the shift to electronic delivery has been implemented differently across missions.

How much does a Cambodia eVisa cost?

The “T” tourist eVisa costs USD 30 and the “E” ordinary eVisa costs USD 35. Both are issued for a single entry, are valid for three months from the date of issuance, and allow an initial stay of one month (30 days).

Travelers holding an eVisa must present their electronic visa certificate to immigration authorities upon arrival. Cambodia’s eVisa portal does not currently accept applications for every entry point, so travelers should confirm before departure whether their intended border crossing is authorized to process electronic visas.

Can travelers still get a visa on arrival in Cambodia?

The visa on arrival (VOA) remains available to eligible travelers and is unaffected by the end of sticker issuance at embassies. Cambodia continues to offer visas on arrival at its international airports, designated land borders, and one river port.

By air, visas on arrival can be obtained at Cambodia’s three international airports: Techo International Airport (KTI) serving Phnom Penh, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS).

By land from Vietnam, visas on arrival are available at nine border crossings: Bavet (Svay Rieng), Kaam Samnor (Kandal/Prey Veng), Phnom Den (Takeo), Trapaing Phlong (Kampong Cham), Trapaing Srè (Kratie), Oyadav (Ratanakiri), Banteay Chakrei (Prey Veng), Preak Chak (Kampot), and Samrong (Svay Rieng). By land from Laos, visas on arrival are available at Tropaeng Kreal in Stung Treng province.

By river, visas on arrival are available at Phnom Penh International Port. They are not issued at Sihanoukville International Port, which is used by cruise ships.

Are Cambodia-Thailand land borders open?

Land border crossings between Cambodia and Thailand remain closed to cross-border traffic as of October 2026. The affected crossings, which normally function as visa-on-arrival entry points, include Poipet, Cham Yeam, O’Smach, Choam, Prom, and Dong.

Cambodia’s immigration authorities have not announced a reopening date for these crossings. Travelers planning to move between Cambodia and Thailand must use air routes until land crossings resume.

What is the Cambodia e-Arrival card?

Cambodia uses the Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA), a digital arrival card that replaces several paper forms previously completed when entering the country. The e-Arrival requirement is separate from the visa process. Travelers must complete their e-Arrival card even if they already hold an eVisa or another document authorizing entry.

The declaration can be submitted online or through the official Cambodia e-Arrival app within seven days before arrival. With the expansion of the eVisa system in August, the end of consular visa stickers in October, and the use of a digital arrival card, Cambodia has completed the digitization of its core travel and entry procedures.