Cambodia Visa & Policy Updates
Cambodia is digitizing its entry process with online visa-on-arrival fee prepayments and v-Pass documents starting September 1, 2026. Recent updates include a 60-day total cap on T-class tourist visas and a temporary 14-day visa-free pilot for Chinese nationals ending October 15. Financial requirements for the My Second Home residency program have risen to a minimum $168,000 deposit alongside stricter nationwide immigration inspections for foreign residents.
Cambodia allows online visa fee prepayment for e-Arrival users starting Sept. 1
Cambodia is introducing digital v-Pass arrival documents and enabling online prepayment for visa-on-arrival fees starting Sept. 1. Travelers entering overland from Thailand should also verify temporary border restrictions affecting select e-Visa holders.
Cambodia limits 14-day visa-free stays for Chinese tourists through Oct. 15
Cambodian officials are reviewing a proposal to grant visa-free entry to a wider range of nationalities to boost tourism. If approved, the plan would reduce costs and paperwork for short-term visitors, though current entry requirements remain unchanged for now.
Cambodia caps T-class tourist visa stays at 60 days total
Cambodia continues to enforce a 30-day validity period for standard tourist visas with a single 30-day extension allowed. Long-stay visitors must transition to E-class ordinary visas to access 12-month extensions for business, retirement, or job-seeking purposes.
Chinese travelers can skip Cambodia visa fees and 14 day stay limits until Oct. 15
Cambodia has launched a four-month pilot program allowing Chinese nationals to enter the country multiple times for up to 14 days without visa fees or applications. The initiative runs through Oct. 15 and aims to boost regional tourism arrivals.
Cambodia warns overstayers of arrest after waiving fines for 602 Nepalis
Cambodia waived overstay fines for 602 Nepali nationals and warned that foreigners who overstay face arrest, fines and jail. A viral June 1 deadline for Africans was fake.
Cambodia Raises CM2H Residency Program Deposit to $168,000 for New Applicants
Cambodia is increasing the financial requirements for its My Second Home residency program, with deposit thresholds rising to $168,000 or $250,000 depending on the yield tier. This change impacts high-net-worth expats and retirees seeking a long-term residency pathway to Cambodian citizenship.
Cambodia Tightens Residency Rules and Immigration Oversight
The Ministry of Interior has launched a nationwide initiative to tighten oversight of foreign residents through regular inspections. Expats and digital nomads should ensure their visas, work permits, and address registrations are fully compliant to avoid penalties during spot checks.