Wrong Info on Your Cambodia eVisa? How US Citizens Fix It
You spotted a wrong date of birth, a misspelled name, or the wrong passport number on your Cambodia eVisa. Here is exactly what US citizens can fix, what triggers a fresh application, and how to catch the error before Immigration does.
Can you fix wrong information on a Cambodia eVisa after you submit it?
It depends on timing. If your application is still processing and has not been approved, the information can usually be corrected — you reply with the right details and the file is updated before it is finalized. Once the eVisa is approved and the PDF is issued, the document is locked and cannot be edited; a material error like a misspelled name, wrong passport number, or wrong date of birth needs a fresh, corrected application instead. The four fields that matter most for entry are your full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality — those are what Cambodian Immigration matches against your passport at the gate. Apply through us and a flagged correction is reissued at no extra charge as a new printable PDF, usually inside the same 3-business-day window.
Key Takeaways
- If you have not been approved yet, most errors are still fixable — reply to the confirmation email with the correction and the right details before the file finishes processing.
- Once the eVisa PDF is issued, the document is locked. A wrong name, passport number, or date of birth cannot be edited on an approved eVisa — it needs a clean replacement.
- The fields Cambodian Immigration actually matches at the gate are your full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality. These four are the ones worth obsessing over.
- Small cosmetic mismatches (a missing middle name, an abbreviated city) rarely stop entry. A passport-number or name-spelling mismatch can — fix those before you fly.
- Apply through us and a flagged correction comes with free resubmission, a printable PDF reissued by email, and US-timezone support, so a typo costs you time, not a second full fee.
First: do not panic, and do not book a new flight yet
You hit submit, the confirmation page loaded, and then you saw it — the date of birth reads 1987 instead of 1978, or your middle name is missing, or the passport number has a transposed digit. The instinct is to assume the whole application is ruined and the money is gone. It almost never is. Most wrong-information situations on a Cambodia eVisa are fixable, and the ones that are not still resolve quickly when you act before you fly.
What matters first is timing. A Cambodia eVisa moves through a short processing window — approved in 3 business days — and where your file sits in that window decides which fix you need. If it is still being processed, the information can usually be corrected in place. If the eVisa has already been approved and the PDF has landed in your inbox, the document is locked and a different path applies. Knowing which stage you are at saves you from doing the wrong thing in a hurry.
This guide walks through exactly what you can fix and when, which errors actually stop US travelers at the airport versus which ones never matter, and how to catch a mistake before Cambodian Immigration does. If you have not started yet, the cleanest fix is avoidance — our step-by-step application walkthrough for Americans shows you each field before you commit it. And if you are ready to lodge a corrected file, you can apply here.
What can be fixed, and exactly when
There are two windows. Before approval, your application data is still editable on the back end, so a correction is a matter of getting the right details to us before the file is finalized. After approval, the eVisa is a fixed, issued document — the same way a printed boarding pass cannot be re-typed once it is in your hand. Here is how each window works in practice.
Before approval — the easy window
If your eVisa is still processing, reply to the confirmation email you received after submitting and state the field that is wrong and the correct value exactly as it appears in your passport. Do not start a second application — a duplicate file under the same passport is one of the most common self-inflicted delays we see, because it forces a manual untangle before either file can move. One message, the right correction, and the file gets updated before it reaches Cambodian Immigration.
Move fast in this window. The 3-business-day clock is already running, and the sooner the correction lands, the more likely it is folded in without resetting anything. A correction sent within hours of submitting almost always rides the original timeline. A correction sent on day three is tighter.
After approval — the locked window
Once the eVisa PDF is issued, the document cannot be edited. There is no field on an approved Cambodia eVisa you can go back and change — the name, number, dates, and photo are baked into the issued file. A material error at this stage needs a clean, corrected application rather than an edit. The good news for US travelers who applied through us: a corrected re-file is reissued as a fresh printable PDF, and because we treat a flagged correction as part of the all-in price, you are not paying a second full fee to fix our queue. If you are unsure whether your specific error is material, our
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit my Cambodia eVisa after I submit it?
While it is still processing, yes — reply to your confirmation email with the field that is wrong and the correct value exactly as printed in your passport, and the file is updated before it is finalized. Once the eVisa is approved and the PDF is issued, the document is locked and cannot be edited; a material error needs a fresh, corrected application instead of an edit.
I misspelled my name on the Cambodia eVisa. Is that a problem?
It can be. Your full name is one of the four fields Cambodian Immigration matches against your passport at the gate, so a spelling mismatch risks a hold or denied boarding. If the file is still processing, correct it immediately. If the eVisa is already approved, you need a corrected re-file — a misspelled name is not something to travel on and hope it passes.
I entered the wrong passport number. What do I do?
Fix it as a priority — a wrong passport number is the most common entry-blocking error because it breaks the link between your eVisa and the passport you present. If still processing, reply with the correct number and a clear scan of your passport bio page. If already approved, lodge a corrected application; the eVisa must carry the exact passport number you travel on.
My arrival date changed after I applied. Do I need to fix the eVisa?
No. The arrival date you enter is a planning estimate, not a binding lock. The eVisa is valid for 3 months from issue, with a 30-day single-entry stay, so arriving a few days earlier or later than the date you typed does not invalidate anything. You do not need to correct it.
I put the wrong hotel address. Will Immigration reject me?
Very unlikely. The intended-address field is not cross-checked against a booking, so a hotel name and city is enough and a later change does not need a correction. Your accommodation details are also collected separately on the e-Arrival card filed in the week before you fly, where the current address can be entered.
Will fixing a mistake cost me a second visa fee?
Through us, no. A flagged correction comes with free resubmission as part of the all-in price — the corrected eVisa is reissued as a fresh printable PDF by email, usually inside the same 3-business-day window. A typo costs you a little time, not a second full fee.
How quickly do I need to report a wrong detail?
Sources
Did this guide help you?
From our blog
Cost & Pricing
Cambodia e-Arrival Card Fee Explained for Americans
The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is a separate step from your eVisa, and a small one — $5 USD verified through us, 14 fields, filed within 7 days before you fly. Here is exactly what that fee covers, why it is not bundled into your visa price, and the timing that keeps you moving at the gate.
Application Process
Cambodia e-Arrival Card: How US Citizens Fill It Out Before Arrival
The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is 14 fields across three sections, filed within 7 days before you land. Here is exactly what each field wants, in the order the form asks for it, plus the date-format slip that flags US travelers at the kiosk.
Documents Checklist
What Information You Need for the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (14 Fields, Step by Step)
The Cambodia e-Arrival Card asks for 14 pieces of information across three sections — your identity, your flight and stay, and a short customs declaration. Here is exactly what each field wants and the four things to have in front of you before you start.