Returning to Cambodia in 2026: What's Changed Since Your Last Aussie Trip
If your last Cambodia trip was 2018, 2019 or even 2023, the country has quietly moved on. Six material changes — new airports, closed borders, ended visa extensions, mandatory e-Arrival — every returning Aussie needs to know before booking.
What's changed for Australians returning to Cambodia in 2026?
Six big changes since 2023-24: (1) KTI airport replaced PNH in September 2025 — old codes are dead; (2) SAI airport replaced REP in October 2023; (3) all 7 Thailand-Cambodia land borders closed since June 2025; (4) Tourist eVisa cannot be extended in-country since November 2025 (use Business eVisa for >30 days); (5) e-Arrival Card became mandatory for every air arrival in 2024; (6) Cambodian Riel circulates more (less USD dominance in tourist areas). Cambodia eVisa pricing stays the same: $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in Tourist, $90 USD (~$137 AUD) Business, 3 business days. Apply fresh — old visas don't roll over.
نکات کلیدی
- KTI (Techo International) replaced the old PNH terminal in September 2025 — the old IATA code is dead for new bookings.
- SAI (Siem Reap-Angkor) replaced REP in October 2023 and is now 40 km from town, not 7 km.
- All seven Thailand–Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025. There is no overland route from Bangkok.
- Tourist eVisa extensions in-country ended November 2025. For stays over 30 days you now need the Business eVisa.
- The Cambodia e-Arrival Card became mandatory for every air arrival in 2024 — 14 fields, 7-day window before flight.
- Cambodia eVisa pricing is unchanged: $80 USD (~$122 AUD) Tourist, $90 USD (~$137 AUD) Business, 3 business days.
A different country to the one you remember
The six big changes since your last Cambodia trip
Airport map: KTI and SAI
Borders closed: Thailand to Cambodia
Tourist visa extensions: ended
The visa itself: same product, new context
The e-Arrival Card — what didn't exist on your last trip
What it means for your 2026 itinerary
سوالات متداول
What's changed for Cambodia in 2026 since my last trip?
Six material changes since 2023-24: (1) KTI airport replaced the old PNH terminal in September 2025; (2) SAI airport replaced REP in Siem Reap in October 2023; (3) all seven Thailand–Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025; (4) the Tourist eVisa can no longer be extended in-country since November 2025; (5) the e-Arrival Card became mandatory for every air arrival in 2024; (6) Cambodian Riel circulates more visibly in tourist areas, with USD dominance softening. The Cambodia eVisa itself is unchanged at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) Tourist and $90 USD (~$137 AUD) Business, 3 business days.
Is the old PNH airport still open?
No. The old Phnom Penh terminal — the one most Australians flew into pre-2025 — was retired in September 2025. The replacement is Techo International Airport (code KTI), about 30 km south-east of Phnom Penh. The old PNH IATA code is no longer used for new bookings. If you have a 2023 or 2024 booking still in your inbox referring to PNH, your airline will have migrated it to KTI by now — confirm with them before travel.
Can I still cross from Thailand to Cambodia by land?
No. All seven Thailand–Cambodia land crossings — including Poipet, Trat–Koh Kong, and the smaller checkpoints — have been closed since June 2025. The Thai Navy publicly denied a reopening in April 2026 and there is no published timetable for reopening. Australians routing through Bangkok have to fly the Bangkok–KTI or Bangkok–SAI leg. Smartraveller's Cambodia advisory has the current closure status.
Do I need a new Cambodia eVisa for my second trip?
Yes. The Cambodia eVisa is single-entry, valid for 3 months from issue, and cannot be rolled over from a previous trip. Whether your last Cambodia visa was issued in 2018, 2022, or 2024, you apply fresh for the 2026 trip. The pricing is the same as before: $80 USD all-in (~$122 AUD) for the Tourist eVisa, $90 USD (~$137 AUD) for the Business, both approved in 3 business days.
What is the e-Arrival Card and when did it start?
The Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA) is a 14-field digital declaration that became mandatory for every air arrival into Cambodia in 2024. It replaces the paper arrival and customs slips that used to be handed out on the plane. You file it within the 7-day window before your flight, covering passport details, flight number, arrival date, accommodation, and a customs section. It is separate from the visa — the eVisa lets the airline board you in Australia, the e-Arrival lets you clear immigration in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville.
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