Cambodia Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Everything You Need at the Border
Four things get a US citizen into Cambodia in 2026: an approved eVisa, a submitted e-Arrival Card, a valid passport, and an approved arrival airport. Here is the full border checklist, in the order Immigration actually checks it.
What do US citizens need to enter Cambodia in 2026?
Four things. An approved Cambodia eVisa (Tourist $80 USD or Business $90 USD, approved in 3 business days and delivered as a printable PDF by email); a submitted e-Arrival Card ($5 USD verified through us, 14 fields, filed within 7 days before you arrive); a US passport with at least 6 months validity from your date of entry and one clean visa page for the entry stamp; and arrival at an approved international airport, because all 7 Thailand-Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025. The eVisa and the e-Arrival Card are separate, both mandatory, and checked at different desks on arrival.
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- Four pieces clear you into Cambodia as a US citizen: an approved eVisa, a submitted e-Arrival Card, a US passport with 6+ months validity and a clean page, and an approved arrival airport.
- The eVisa and the e-Arrival Card are two separate things — both mandatory for every air arrival, and they are checked at different desks when you land.
- You arrive by air. All 7 Thailand-Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025, so an overland crossing is not an entry option for US travelers right now.
- Phnom Penh now flies into Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old PNH airport on 9 September 2025 — select the right airport on both your eVisa and e-Arrival Card.
- You do NOT need a return flight ticket, hotel booking, bank statement, or travel insurance to be approved — though Immigration can ask to see onward travel or funds on arrival, so keep them handy.
The four things that clear you into Cambodia
Requirement 1: an approved Cambodia eVisa
Requirement 2: a submitted e-Arrival Card
Requirement 3: a valid US passport with a clean page
Requirement 4: you arrive by air, at an approved airport
What you do NOT need — and what Immigration can still ask
- No return or onward flight ticket to be approved for the eVisa — you can apply before you have booked your flights.
- No hotel booking. The forms ask for an intended address in Cambodia, but a hotel name and city is enough, with no confirmation PDF or nights-paid evidence.
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What do US citizens need to enter Cambodia in 2026?
Four things. An approved Cambodia eVisa (Tourist $80 USD or Business $90 USD, approved in 3 business days and delivered as a printable PDF); a submitted e-Arrival Card ($5 USD verified through us, 14 fields, filed within 7 days before arrival); a US passport with at least 6 months validity from your date of entry and one clean visa page; and arrival at an approved international airport, since all 7 Thailand-Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025.
Is the eVisa the same as the e-Arrival Card?
No — they are two separate, both-mandatory requirements. The eVisa is your permission to enter Cambodia and is approved in 3 business days. The e-Arrival Card is a 14-field declaration about your specific trip — your flight, your address, and customs questions — filed within 7 days before you arrive. They are checked at different desks when you land, so you need both.
Can US citizens enter Cambodia by land from Thailand?
Not right now. All 7 Thailand-Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025, so overland routes from Thailand are not an entry option for US travelers. You arrive by air, into Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap-Angkor International, or Sihanouk International. Pick your arrival airport on both the eVisa and the e-Arrival Card.
Which airport do I fly into for Phnom Penh?
Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old PNH airport on 9 September 2025. If you have a saved booking, an older guide, or a map that still references PNH, update it — KTI is a new facility on a different site with different transfer logistics. Select KTI as your arrival point on both your eVisa and your e-Arrival Card so the two match.
How long can I stay in Cambodia on an eVisa?
Up to 30 days on a single-entry eVisa, and the visa itself is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, which gives you a window between approval and arrival. Note that the tourist auto-extension ended in November 2025, so you can no longer rely on a quiet rollover of your stay — if you need longer than 30 days, plan the visa type around that from the start.
Do I need a return ticket or proof of funds to enter Cambodia?
Not to be approved for the eVisa — the application does not ask for a return flight, hotel booking, bank statement, or insurance. That said, a Cambodian Immigration officer keeps discretion at the border and can ask to see onward travel or proof you can support your stay. It is uncommon for straightforward tourist arrivals, but the simple insurance is to keep a return booking and a working payment card reachable on your phone.
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