Hong Kong SAR passport holders enjoy a 2026 visa-free pilot from 15 June to 15 October for stays up to 14 days; outside that window apply for the Cambodia eVisa fully online from Hong Kong, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days.
Cambodia Visa Quick Facts for Hong Konger Citizens
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Hong Konger citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Hong Konger citizens
Yes and no โ Hong Kong SAR passport holders sit inside the Cambodia 2026 visa-free pilot that runs 15 June to 15 October 2026 for stays of up to 14 days. Outside that summer-autumn window, or for any stay longer than 14 days, every Hong Konger still needs either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves the online visa in 3 business days, with no consulate visit needed in Central or Wan Chai.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 โ both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
Tip for Hong Konger travellers: If your trip falls inside the 15 June โ 15 October 2026 pilot window and stays under 14 days, skip the eVisa and just file the e-Arrival form โ but for the 30-day Angkor Wat plus Koh Rong combo, the standard Type T electronic visa is the better fit, and HKG-PNH direct flights make it an easy long weekend any time of year.
From application to email
How Hong Konger Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps โ form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Hong Kong SAR passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page โ the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs matches every field against the chip, including the HKSAR-issued passport number prefix and the Latin transliteration of your name.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo (4ร6 cm, white background) โ Hong Kong ID-card photos are not accepted, you need a passport-style headshot which any Tsim Sha Tsui or Causeway Bay photo studio can produce in 10 minutes.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card โ your statement will show the equivalent in HKD at checkout because Stripe handles the FX from USD to Hong Kong dollar at the live interbank rate.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval arrives by email in 3 business days as a printable PDF with QR code โ print two copies before you leave HKIA, one for the Cathay Pacific or HK Express gate agent and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh after the HKG-PNH direct flight.
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What you need
What Hong Konger Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Hong Konger passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia โ the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Hong Konger Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Hong Konger travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends โ anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes โ no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing โ government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Hong Kong leisure travellers visiting during the 15 June โ 15 October 2026 visa-free pilot can skip the visa entirely for short Angkor Wat trips under 14 days, but for the standard year the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD is the default. Hong Kong professionals from finance, hospitality or family-office firms heading to Phnom Penh for ASEAN deals should choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because Type E supports indefinite extensions inside Cambodia.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Hong Konger Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders โ except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry โ verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Hong Konger Citizens
Both options exist for Hong Konger travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters โ price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Things to Do in Cambodia for Hong Konger Travelers
Hong Kong travellers typically anchor a Cambodia trip around 3-4 days in Siem Reap for Angkor Wat sunrise tours, the Bayon and a Tonle Sap floating-village day trip, before adding 2-3 nights in Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng and the riverfront dining scene. The HKG-PNH direct flights on Cathay Pacific and HK Express make Cambodia genuinely viable as a long-weekend escape, and many extend with Koh Rong inside the 30-day Type T allowance.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2โ3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville โ no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep โ a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions โ no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been โ currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying โ small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains โ southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2โ3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers โ both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only โ even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere โ agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Hong Konger travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Hong Konger citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Cambodia in 2026?
For most of 2026, yes โ Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a Cambodia tourist or business visa. However, Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism has confirmed a four-month visa-free pilot from 15 June to 15 October 2026 covering Hong Kong SAR passports for visits up to 14 days. Outside that window, or for stays longer than 14 days, the Cambodia e-Visa is required.
How does the 15 June โ 15 October 2026 visa-free pilot work for Hong Kongers?
Between 15 June and 15 October 2026, Hong Kong SAR passport holders can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days per visit, with multiple entries allowed during the pilot. You only need to complete the digital e-Arrival Card before arrival. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation as immigration may still ask. For stays over 14 days, an e-Visa is required.
How much is a Cambodia visa for Hong Kongers outside the visa-free window?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa for entries outside the 15 June โ 15 October 2026 pilot window. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; we bundle the processing, error-check and Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission into the all-inclusive price. Your card statement will show the equivalent in HKD at checkout.
Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Cambodia?
Yes โ Cathay Pacific operates daily HKG-PNH flights, and Hong Kong Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air also serve the route seasonally. Direct HKG-REP (Siem Reap-Angkor) service runs through code-share partners. The e-Visa is valid on all these routes; during the pilot window, no visa is needed for stays up to 14 days.
Is the Cambodia eVisa accepted at Phnom Penh for Hong Kong SAR passports?
Yes โ the electronic visa is accepted at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. Outside the pilot window, all Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter on the e-Visa.
How long can Hong Kongers stay in Cambodia on a tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist e-Visa lets Hong Kong SAR passport holders stay up to 30 days from the date of entry, with the visa itself valid for 90 days from issue. This compares with 14 days for the summer visa-free pilot โ so for longer Angkor and Phnom Penh trips, the e-Visa remains the better option.
What documents do Hong Kong citizens need for the Cambodia eVisa?
You need a Hong Kong SAR passport valid for 6 months beyond entry with one blank page, a colour passport-style photo (4ร6 cm, white background), and a card to pay the $80 USD tourist fee. No flight ticket, hotel booking or embassy interview is required.
Does the e-Arrival Card replace the visa for Hong Kong travellers during the pilot?
During the 15 June โ 15 October 2026 pilot, the e-Arrival Card is enough for stays up to 14 days โ no visa needed. Outside that window, all Hong Kong SAR passport holders must complete both the Cambodia e-Visa and the e-Arrival Card before entry.
