Cambodia Visa Arriving by Yacht for Australians: Sihanoukville Maritime Entry in 2026
Sailing into Cambodia by yacht or private vessel in 2026? Cambodian maritime arrivals follow the same visa rules as air arrivals — every Aussie aboard needs a Tourist eVisa at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) or a Business eVisa at $90 USD (~$137 AUD), plus the maritime equivalent of the e-Arrival Card filed through the harbour master and the Cambodian Maritime Authority. Here is how Sihanoukville (KOS) entry works for skippers and crew.
What visa do Australians need to arrive in Cambodia by yacht or private vessel in 2026?
The same visas required for air arrival. Every Aussie aboard a yacht or private vessel arriving in Cambodia in 2026 needs their own Tourist eVisa at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in or Business eVisa at $90 USD (~$137 AUD) all-in, Approved in 3 business days and Delivered as a printable PDF by email. Sihanoukville (KOS) is the standard maritime entry port, and the yacht skipper handles entry-port formalities with the harbour master and the Cambodian Maritime Authority. Each crew member also needs the maritime equivalent of the e-Arrival Card — the same 14-field information set filed through the harbour master rather than online. Tourist eVisa fits a sailing holiday; Business eVisa is correct for paid charter or delivery work where meetings, paid work, sales calls, supplier visits, due-diligence, conferences, or sponsored events apply.
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- Cambodian maritime arrivals at Sihanoukville (KOS) follow the same visa rules as air arrivals — every Aussie aboard needs their own Tourist eVisa at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in or Business eVisa at $90 USD (~$137 AUD) all-in. Approved in 3 business days and Delivered as a printable PDF by email.
- Sihanoukville is the standard Cambodian maritime entry port for private yachts and charter vessels arriving from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, or Singapore. The yacht skipper handles entry-port formalities with the harbour master and the Cambodian Maritime Authority.
- The maritime equivalent of the e-Arrival Card is filed through the harbour master and the Cambodian Maritime Authority, with the same 14-field information set. Each Aussie crew member needs their own filing, not a single shared filing per vessel.
- Tourist eVisa fits the standard sailing-holiday pattern. Business eVisa is the right product if the trip involves paid charter work, delivery work for an owner, or any commercial role — meetings, paid work, sales calls, supplier visits, due-diligence, conferences, or sponsored events apply equally to maritime crews.
- Plan two weeks of lead time for the maritime entry pack: visa for every Aussie aboard, vessel documentation (registration, insurance, last port clearance), and an arrival-window notice to the harbour master 48-72 hours before the vessel reaches Cambodian waters.
Why this matters in 2026 — Aussie yachts, Sihanoukville, and the maritime visa picture
Tourist eVisa or Business eVisa — which one fits a maritime arrival
Each Aussie aboard needs their own visa
There is no group-visa or vessel-visa product. Every Aussie crew member and every Aussie guest aboard a yacht arriving at KOS needs their own individual Tourist eVisa or Business eVisa, applied for separately in their own name. The skipper handles the entry-port paperwork; the crew handle their own visas before the vessel sails.
Entry-port formalities at Sihanoukville — what the skipper actually does
Arrival-window notice (48-72 hours before reaching Cambodian waters)
Harbour master and Maritime Authority clearance on arrival
Immigration clearance for each crew member
The maritime equivalent of the e-Arrival Card — how it works without a flight number
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Do I really need a Cambodian visa if I am sailing in by yacht?
Yes. Cambodia treats maritime arrivals exactly the same as air arrivals for visa purposes. Every Aussie aboard a yacht, private vessel, or charter boat needs their own Tourist eVisa at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in or Business eVisa at $90 USD (~$137 AUD) all-in, applied for in their own name before the vessel enters Cambodian waters. There is no group-visa or vessel-visa product, and there is no on-water clearance that skips the individual visa requirement.
What is the maritime equivalent of the e-Arrival Card?
The same 14-field information set as the air e-Arrival Card, with the flight fields replaced by vessel name, vessel registration, and last port of departure. Each Aussie crew member files their own card through the verified channel within the 7-day window before reaching Cambodian waters. The data flows to the same Cambodian Immigration system, and the printed reference is presented to the harbour master at KOS on arrival. $5 USD (~$7.50 AUD) verified through us, Checked end-to-end before it reaches Cambodian Immigration.
Where does an Aussie yacht enter Cambodia?
Sihanoukville (KOS) is the standard Cambodian maritime entry port for foreign-flagged yachts and private vessels. The port hosts the harbour master, the Cambodian Maritime Authority, and Cambodian Immigration in the same precinct, with a small but functional facility for private cruising vessels. KOS is also a commercial international airport, which is useful for crew rotating in or out of the vessel during the cruise.
How long does Sihanoukville maritime clearance take?
For a private yacht with three or four Aussies aboard and a clean paperwork pack, the full clearance usually takes 2-4 hours on arrival day. The harbour master and Cambodian Maritime Authority handle vessel clearance first, then Cambodian Immigration processes each crew member individually. There is no overnight delay if the arrival-window notice was filed 48-72 hours before reaching Cambodian waters and every Aussie aboard holds an Approved visa.
Do I need a Business eVisa as a paid charter skipper?
Yes. Paid charter work, paid delivery captaincy, and commercial crewing roles all sit on the Business eVisa side, regardless of vessel type. The visa class is decided by the funds flow — if you are being paid for the role, the Business eVisa at $90 USD (~$137 AUD) all-in is the right product, not the Tourist eVisa. Meetings with Cambodian marinas, supplier visits, and any commercial business while in-country also belong on the Business eVisa.
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