The Cambodia Tourist Visa process for Indian passport holders

1. Eligibility & Core Requirements

   • Confirmation that Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travel; there is no visa-free entry.

   • Available pathways: online e-visa, embassy/consulate visa, or visa-on-arrival at designated points (confirm entry points in advance).

   • Passport requirements: issued within the last 10 years, valid for ≥6 months beyond entry, and containing ≥2 blank pages.

   • Permitted purpose: strictly tourism, leisure, or visiting friends/family; paid work, business, study, migration, or settlement are prohibited.

   • Applicants must demonstrate strong ties to India (employment, property, family), clear intent to return, good health, and no serious criminal or immigration history.

2. Comprehensive Document Checklist & Required Evidence

   • Original passport (6+ months’ validity, two blank pages) and photocopies of biodata pages.

   • Completed visa application form (e-visa online or embassy/consulate form for regular visa).

   • Two recent passport-size photos (white background, per Cambodia standards).

   • Confirmed round-trip flight bookings and proof of accommodation for the entire stay (hotel reservations or host invitation with ID).

   • Detailed itinerary (dates, destinations, activities).

   • Proof of funds: bank statements (last 3–6 months) or equivalent financial documents.

   • Cover letter stating visit purpose, duration, funding source, and return assurance (if required).

   • For minors: birth certificate, notarized parental consent, and parents’ passport copies.

   • Any additional documents specified by Cambodian authorities for special circumstances.

3. Permitted vs. Prohibited Activities

   • Permitted: leisure tourism, sightseeing, cultural visits, unpaid short-term events, and visiting friends/family.

   • Prohibited: paid employment, business activities, long-term study, religious residency, migration, settlement, overstaying, or undeclared activities.

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

   • E-visa processing: 3–5 business days; embassy visas: 7–10 days.

   • Visa-on-arrival option limited to specific airports and land borders verify eligibility and entry points beforehand.

   • Tourist visa valid for 30 days, extendable via local immigration offices.

   • Enhanced scrutiny on document authenticity, funds, accommodation, and onward travel.

   • Only checklist-listed documents are accepted; extraneous or missing papers may cause delays or refusal.

   • Early application is advised to prevent last-minute issues.

5. Application Submission Workflow

   • E-visa route: apply online via the official Cambodia e-visa portal; upload required documents and await approval email.

   • Embassy/consulate route: download and complete the form; submit all documents in person and track status.

   • Visa-on-arrival route: prepare printed application form, passport, photos, accommodation proof, and return ticket; present at designated entry point.

   • Track visa status where possible; print e-visa approval or collect the physical visa before travel.

   • At arrival, carry all documents and be ready for immigration inspection.

6. Role & Value of Professional Visa Service Providers (JKVTravel.com)

   • Pre-screen applicants for eligibility and recommend the optimal visa route.

   • Provide a tailored, up-to-date document checklist and assist with reviewing, formatting, and translating paperwork to meet Cambodian requirements.

   • Manage the end-to-end application process online submissions, document uploads, scheduling, and follow-up communication.

   • Proactively resolve issues such as missing documents or formatting errors and guide clients through extensions or reapplications if needed.

   • Professional support reduces errors, expedites processing, minimizes refusal risk, and alleviates client stress while clarifying that final approval and entry decisions rest solely with Cambodian authorities and cannot be guaranteed or expedited by any service.