Bulgarian passport holders skip the embassy entirely â Cambodia maintains no diplomatic mission in Sofia, so the online Cambodia eVisa is the only practical route and arrives by email in 3 business days before your SofiaâIstanbulâBangkok hop.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Bulgarian citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Bulgarian citizens
Yes â Bulgarian citizens need a visa to enter Cambodia. Every Bulgarian passport holder must hold either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and because Cambodia has no embassy in Bulgaria the Cambodia online visa is the only realistic way to travel from Sofia, Plovdiv or Varna. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves the electronic travel authorization in 3 business days, with a Berlin-accredited non-resident ambassador covering Bulgaria only for diplomatic matters â not for tourist applications.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 â 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 Bulgarian travellers: Apply 5-7 days before your departure from Sofia (SOF) â Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the dominant routing to Bangkok and leaves little buffer to fix passport-typo errors mid-journey on an already long itinerary.
From application to email
How Bulgarian Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps â form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Bulgarian passport details exactly as Latin-transliterated on the biographical page â Cyrillic spellings are not accepted by the Cambodian e-Visa system, so use the MRZ Latin transliteration on your passport.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background; older Bulgarian national-ID portraits and group-photo crops are the top reason Bulgarian applications get held up at Ministry of Foreign Affairs review.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card â your statement will show the equivalent in BGN at checkout because Stripe handles the FX at the live interbank rate, and the $30 Cambodian government fee is already baked in.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code â print two copies before leaving Sofia, one for the Turkish Airlines gate agent at SOF and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Bulgarian Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Bulgarian passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia â 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 Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian 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 â 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 â no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing â government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Bulgarian leisure travellers almost always pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for Angkor Wat and southern coast trips, while Bulgarian professionals working on ASEAN logistics, garment-sector deals or Phnom Penh-based NGO projects choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because it supports indefinite extensions once 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 Bulgarian Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders â 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 â 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 Bulgarian Citizens
Both options exist for Bulgarian travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters â price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Bulgarians used to Black Sea sunsets find a natural extension at Cambodia's southern coast â Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem after the temple circuit at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Bulgarian couples typically anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap for sunrise temple tours, then float down to Phnom Penh and finish on the Sihanoukville-adjacent islands, all comfortably 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 2â3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
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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 â 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 â a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions â no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been â 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 â small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains â 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 ($2â3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers â both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only â 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 â 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 Bulgarian travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes â Bulgarian passport holders need a Cambodia tourist visa (Type T) or business visa (Type E) before arrival. The Cambodia eVisa is the fastest option for travellers from Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna.
How much does the Cambodia eVisa cost for Bulgarians?
The tourist e-Visa is $80 USD and the business e-Visa is $90 USD. Your card statement will show the equivalent in BGN at checkout.
How long does Cambodia eVisa take to process from Bulgaria?
Cambodia eVisa applications are processed in 3 business days. Apply 5â7 days before your departure from Sofia (SOF) via Istanbul or Vienna for a comfortable buffer.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Bulgaria?
No, Cambodia has no embassy in Bulgaria. The Cambodian Ambassador to Germany also covers Bulgaria as non-resident accreditation; the Cambodia online visa removes any need to involve Berlin.
How long is the Cambodia eVisa valid for Bulgarian passport holders?
The Cambodia electronic visa is valid 90 days from issue, with a single entry stay of up to 30 days. Onward extensions of 30 days are available through Phnom Penh immigration.
What documents do Bulgarian citizens need?
A Bulgarian passport valid 6+ months from arrival, two blank pages, a recent passport-style digital photo, a scan of the bio page, and a credit or debit card.
Can Bulgarians use the Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes, visa on arrival is available at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports, but the eVisa is recommended to bypass queues after the long SofiaâIstanbulâBangkok connection.
Which routes are best from Bulgaria to Cambodia?
Most Bulgarians fly SofiaâIstanbul with Turkish Airlines or SofiaâVienna with Austrian Airlines, then connect to Bangkok before the short hop to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
