Is there an Australian consulate in Siem Reap or Sihanoukville?

No. The Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh is the only Australian diplomatic post in Cambodia. There is no consulate in Siem Reap, no consulate in Sihanoukville, and no honorary consul in Battambang, Kampot, or anywhere else. If you lose your passport outside Phnom Penh, your first move after the local police report is the bus, taxi, or domestic flight to Phnom Penh — typically a half-day journey from Siem Reap or Sihanoukville. Phone the Embassy on +855 23 213 470 before you set off to confirm the appointment slot.

Will my airline let me fly home on an ETD?

Yes — Emergency Travel Documents are specifically designed for exactly this scenario, and all major Aussie and Asian carriers recognise them for travel back to Australia. Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and AirAsia will all rebook a missed outbound flight onto a later date on the new ETD, usually without a change penalty when the cause is documented passport loss. Phone the airline directly, offer to email the police report, and book the new flight to line up with when the ETD will be ready.

What if my passport is stolen versus just lost?

Functionally the same path — local police report, Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh, ETD, fresh eVisa — but the wording on the police report matters for insurance. If your passport was stolen (taken from a pocket, a bag, a hotel room), say so clearly to the police, because the report needs to reflect a theft for your insurer to pay out on cash, electronics, or other items taken at the same time. If it was lost (left in a tuk-tuk, fell out of a pocket), the police report reflects that and your insurance claim is narrower — typically just the ETD fee and extra accommodation.

Lost Passport۱۲ خرداد ۱۴۰۵9 دقیقه خوانده شده

Lost Passport in Cambodia: 2026 Emergency Guide for Australians

Lost or stolen passport in Cambodia? The worst-case scenario most Aussies fear has a predictable path. Local police report, Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Emergency Travel Document in 3-5 business days ($400-600 AUD), then a fresh Cambodia eVisa under the new passport number. Here's the full 2026 emergency playbook.

Written byجوانا خوری

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What do Australians do if their passport is lost or stolen in Cambodia?

Report the loss to the local Cambodian police (you'll need the police report for both the embassy and your insurer), then contact the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh — they issue Emergency Travel Documents in 3-5 business days, ~$400-600 AUD depending on category. Your original Cambodia eVisa is tied to the lost passport number and cannot be re-used; you'll need to apply for a fresh eVisa ($80 USD / ~$122 AUD all-in) under the new passport/ETD number once you have it. The Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh: +855 23 213 470. Smartraveller registration helps speed up the process.

نکات کلیدی

Report the loss to local Cambodian police FIRST — the police report is required by both the Australian Embassy and your travel insurer.
The Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh issues Emergency Travel Documents in 3-5 business days, $400-600 AUD depending on category. No Australian consulate in Siem Reap or Sihanoukville.
Your original Cambodia eVisa is tied to the lost passport number and CANNOT be re-used — you'll need a fresh eVisa under the new passport/ETD number ($80 USD / ~$122 AUD all-in).
Most Aussie travel insurance policies cover passport replacement costs plus extra accommodation while you wait — keep every receipt and the police report.
Smartraveller registration before you fly helps the Embassy contact you quickly if there's a problem. Free, takes 5 minutes, and is worth doing for every overseas trip.

The worst-case scenario most Aussies fear — and the practical path through it

The 5-step emergency procedure (in the order that actually works)

Step 1: Cambodian police report

Step 2: Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh

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Getting a new Cambodia eVisa under the new ETD or passport number

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Onward travel logistics — flights, accommodation, and insurance

Overhead flat-lay of a generic emergency travel document folder, Australian traveller's small notebook, warm wooden desk

Prevention: what to do BEFORE you fly to make this easier

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What do I do if I lose my passport in Cambodia?

Report the loss to local Cambodian police first — you need the police report for the Australian Embassy AND your travel insurer. Then phone the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh on +855 23 213 470 to book an Emergency Travel Document appointment. They issue ETDs in 3-5 business days for $400-600 AUD depending on category. Once you have the ETD, apply for a fresh Cambodia eVisa under the new passport/ETD number ($80 USD / ~$122 AUD all-in, 3 business days). Total time from loss to flying out is usually 5-8 working days.

Where is the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh?

The Australian Embassy in Cambodia is at 16B National Assembly Street, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh. Phone +855 23 213 470. It is the only Australian diplomatic post in Cambodia — there is no consulate in Siem Reap or Sihanoukville, and no honorary consul anywhere else in the country. If you lose your passport outside Phnom Penh, your first travel step is the bus, taxi, or domestic flight into the capital (typically half a day from Siem Reap or Sihanoukville).

How long does an Emergency Travel Document take in Cambodia?

3-5 business days from your in-person appointment at the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh. The Embassy confirms your identity (police report, photo of old passport, Medicare card, driver's licence — anything you have), takes fresh photos if needed, completes the application, and issues the ETD on the standard 3-5 business day timeline. The fee runs $400-600 AUD depending on category — a single-use ETD valid only for travel home is cheaper than a full priority passport replacement. Phone +855 23 213 470 to book the appointment.

Does travel insurance cover a lost passport in Cambodia?

Most comprehensive Australian travel insurance policies cover passport replacement costs (the ETD fee itself) plus reasonable additional accommodation while you wait for the document to be issued. The big names — CoverMore, Allianz, Travel Insurance Direct, Southern Cross — all include this as standard. Cheaper budget policies sometimes exclude it, so check the product disclosure statement specifically for 'passport replacement' and 'additional accommodation due to documented emergency' before you buy. You'll need the Cambodian police report and every receipt to claim. Submit the full claim when you're home.

Can I still use my Cambodia eVisa after my passport is replaced?

No. Your original Cambodia eVisa is bonded to the passport number you applied with, and the moment that passport is reported lost or stolen, the visa attached to it is functionally dead. The ETD or new passport will have a different number, so you need to apply for a fresh Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD / ~$122 AUD Tourist) under the new number. If you booked the original through us, we resubmit at no extra charge. If you applied via the direct portal, you lodge a fresh application — same 3 business day window either way.

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جوانا خوری

Joanna leads the Edge-Case desk at VisaToCambodia. She handles the urgent calls — stolen passports, medical evacuation, funeral travel — and owns the calm playbook the team uses to get Aussies on the next flight when ordinary timelines collapse.

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