Beninese travellers skip every embassy queue — the Cambodia eVisa is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days and arrives by email before you board at Cotonou COO.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Beninese citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Beninese citizens
Yes — Beninese citizens need a visa for Cambodia. Every Benin passport holder must hold either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and the Cambodia online visa is the only practical route because Cambodia maintains no embassy, consulate or honorary mission anywhere in Benin. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes Beninese applications fully online in 3 business days, and the new $30 government fee from January 2025 is already baked into our all-inclusive price.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — 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 Beninese travellers: Apply about a week before flying from Cotonou — long-haul connections through Casablanca, Paris, Addis Ababa or Doha to Phnom Penh leave little buffer to fix a passport-number typo after takeoff.
From application to email
How Beninese Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter Benin passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page — the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs cross-checks French-style accents on Beninese names against the MRZ chip data, so match the English spelling on the passport letter-for-letter.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background (4x6 cm); low-resolution scans of older Beninese passport photos are the top reason Cotonou applications get held up at Ministry review.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card — your statement will show the equivalent in XOF CFA at checkout because Stripe handles FX at the live interbank rate.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code — print two copies before leaving Cotonou, one for the airline gate agent and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Beninese Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Beninese passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — 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 Beninese 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 Beninese 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 — 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 — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Beninese cultural tourists overwhelmingly pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for Angkor Wat and Siem Reap trips, while Beninese professionals attending ASEAN-West Africa trade forums or development consultancy meetings in Phnom Penh should choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because it supports indefinite extensions 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 Beninese Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — 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 — 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 Beninese Citizens
Both options exist for Beninese travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Beninese cultural tourists typically anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap around sunrise temple tours at Angkor Wat plus an Apsara dance dinner — Cambodia's heritage circuit pairs naturally with the cultural-travel interest that draws so many Beninese visitors abroad. Beninese couples often add Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng before stretching to Kep or Kampot 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 2–3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
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 — 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 — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — 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 — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — 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 ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — 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 — 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 Beninese travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Beninese 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 Beninese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Benin passport holders need a Cambodia tourist or business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is the only practical route because there is no Cambodian embassy in Cotonou; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes Beninese applications fully online in 3 business days.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Benin?
No — Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Benin. The nearest Cambodian mission for paper applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, France. The Cambodia online visa removes any need to courier passports outside the African Union region.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Beninese citizens?
Our service charges $80 USD for the Type T tourist eVisa and $90 USD for the Type E business eVisa. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; the rest covers Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission, error-check and email delivery as a printable PDF with QR code.
How long does Cambodia eVisa processing take for Beninese?
Standard processing is 3 business days for Beninese applicants. Travellers flying from Cotonou via Addis Ababa, Paris, Doha or Dubai to Phnom Penh should apply about a week before departure to allow buffer time.
How long can Beninese stay in Cambodia on the tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist online visa permits a 30-day stay from the date of entry, with the visa valid 90 days from issue. Beninese travellers wanting more time at Angkor Wat or in Phnom Penh can extend once inside Cambodia through a local agent.
What documents do Beninese citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
A Benin passport valid 6 months beyond entry with at least 2 blank pages, a colour passport-style photo on white background, and a card for the $80 USD payment. No flight booking, hotel reservation or embassy interview is required.
Do Beninese need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes — since July 2024 the e-Arrival form is mandatory for all foreign visitors including Beninese passport holders. Complete it within 7 days before arrival as a separate step from the eVisa.
