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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit KH?

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Cambodia. The simplest route is the official Cambodia e-Visa (Type T tourist), applied for online before travel. Visa on arrival is also available at major airports and land crossings. The United Arab Emirates is not on Cambodia's visa-exemption list (which is mainly ASEAN states plus a few others), so Emirati travelers require a tourist visa. The recommended option is the official Cambodia e-Visa (Type T) obtained at evisa.gov.kh: it grants a single entry with a 30-day stay and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, processed in about 3 business days. The government fee is US$30 plus a US$6 processing charge (US$36 total). A visa on arrival (US$30 for tourism) is available at international airports and many land borders for those who prefer not to apply online, though pre-arranging the e-Visa avoids airport queues. Separately, since January 2025 all air arrivals must submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) card within 7 days before arrival; this is a digital declaration, not a visa. Cambodia is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Passports must be valid at least 6 months with one blank page.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-Visa (Type T tourist) or Visa on Arrival
Maximum stay
30 days (single entry)
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
US$36 total e-Visa (US$30 visa + US$6 processing); VOA US$30
consular fee only
Processing time
About 3 business days (e-Visa)
standard track
Validity
Enter within 90 days of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your UAE passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
· 6 months validity· 1 blank page
/02
Apply for the Cambodia e-Visa online
Go to the official portal evisa.gov.kh, select the Tourist (Type T) visa, and complete the application form.
· evisa.gov.kh· Type T
/03
Upload documents and pay
Upload a passport bio-page scan and a recent passport-style photo (white background), then pay the US$36 fee by card.
· Photo + passport scan· US$36
/04
Receive and print the e-Visa
After about 3 business days the e-Visa is emailed as a PDF. Print two copies to present on arrival and departure.
· PDF by email· Print 2 copies
/05
Submit the e-Arrival (CeA) card
Within 7 days before arrival, complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival card at arrival.gov.kh covering immigration, health and customs.
· arrival.gov.kh· Within 7 days
/06
Enter Cambodia
Present your passport, printed e-Visa and CeA confirmation at the airport or land border immigration counter.
· Airport or land border
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
UAE passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
required
Approved Cambodia e-Visa PDF (printed, 2 copies)
required
Recent passport-style photo, white background
required
Scanned passport bio page
required
Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) card submitted within 7 days
required
Payment card for the US$36 e-Visa fee
required
Confirmed onward/return ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation booking
recommended
Sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Visa government feeUS$30Type T tourist visa base fee
e-Visa processing chargeUS$6Official online service charge
Visa on arrival (tourism)US$30Paid in USD cash at airport/land border
e-Arrival (CeA) cardUS$0Free mandatory digital arrival declaration
Total estimateUS$30US$36incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
At the border
Available at international airports and many land crossings; bring USD cash and a photo.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE not on visa-exempt list
Cambodia's visa exemptions cover mainly ASEAN members and a handful of others; the UAE is not included.
High
/02
Tourism allowed on e-Visa
The Type T e-Visa is designed for leisure travel, the most common purpose for Emirati visitors.
High
/03
Single entry only
The e-Visa permits one entry; multiple trips require a new visa or in-country conversion.
Medium
/04
e-Arrival card now mandatory
Since January 2025 all air arrivals must file the CeA card, a step travelers often overlook.
Medium
/05
Passport validity shortfall
Entry is refused if the passport is not valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
United Arab Emirates to Cambodia route verified
Confirmed UAE is not visa-exempt; e-Visa (Type T, US$36, 30-day single entry, valid 90 days) and US$30 visa on arrival available. Verified against Cambodia visa policy and official e-Visa portal; noted mandatory e-Arrival card.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. The UAE is not on Cambodia's visa-exemption list, so Emirati travelers need an e-Visa or a visa on arrival for tourism.
How long can I stay in Cambodia on a tourist visa?+
How much does the Cambodia e-Visa cost?+
Is visa on arrival available?+
What is the Cambodia e-Arrival card?+
How long is the e-Visa valid?+
/11 — Passport tools

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