Cambodia Single-Entry eVisa vs Long-Stay Business Extension — Which Do You Need?

Every Cambodia eVisa issued online — whether Tourist (Type T) or Business (Type E) — starts as a single-entry 30-day visa. If you want multiple-entry privileges or a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months, the legal route is entering on a Business eVisa ({{USD:90}}) and extending it inside Cambodia.

Comparés côte à côte

En un coup d'œilSingle-Entry Tourist eVisa (Type T)30-day initial stay, single entry ({{USD:80}})Business eVisa (Type E) + Extension30-day entry ({{USD:90}}) → 6 or 12-month multi-entry in Cambodia
Initial online cost$80 USD all-inclusive$90 USD all-inclusive (plus local extension fee in Cambodia)
Initial entries grantedSingle entry (up to 30 days)Single entry for initial 30 days (multi-entry unlocked on extension)
Multiple-entry available?No — exiting Cambodia ends the visaYes — 6-month and 12-month EOS extensions include multiple entries
In-country extension optionsOne 30-day single-entry extension at Immigration1, 3, 6 or 12-month extensions via General Department of Immigration
Side trips to Vietnam/Thailand?Requires a second $80 USD Tourist eVisa to re-enter CambodiaRe-enter freely once a 6 or 12-month multiple-entry extension is stamped
e-Arrival Card rule on re-entryNew e-Arrival Card required for each air entryNew e-Arrival Card required for each air entry
Online processing time3–5 days (no photo required)3–5 days (no photo required)
Best forOne-time holidays or two-entry loops (buy two Tourist eVisas)Expats, consultants, retirees & frequent travellers staying 3–12 months

Verdict

Avantages et inconvénients

Single-Entry Tourist eVisa (Type T)

30-day initial stay, single entry ({{USD:80}})

Avantages

  • Lowest upfront cost at $80 USD all-inclusive
  • No local extension agents or employment paperwork needed
  • Ideal for 1–4 week holidays at Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong
  • Can easily apply for a second Tourist eVisa if you take a side trip and fly back in

Inconvénients

  • Strictly single entry — leaving Cambodia invalidates the remaining days
  • Cannot be converted into a long-stay multi-entry business extension inside Cambodia
  • Capped at 30 days initial stay (plus at most one 30-day tourist extension)
  • Not valid for employment, consulting or long-term residency

Business eVisa (Type E) + Extension

30-day entry ({{USD:90}}) → 6 or 12-month multi-entry in Cambodia

Avantages

  • Unlocks 6-month and 12-month multiple-entry extensions inside Cambodia
  • Only $10 USD more upfront ($90 USD) than the Tourist eVisa
  • Same simple online application with passport bio-page scan and no photo required
  • Right legal foundation for remote workers, business visitors, retirees and NGO staff

Inconvénients

  • Initial 30-day eVisa is still single-entry until your extension is processed in Cambodia
  • 1-month and 3-month extensions are single-entry; multiple entry requires 6 or 12 months
  • In-country extensions carry a separate fee paid locally in Cambodia
  • Long-stay extensions may require supporting business, employment or retirement documents locally

Questions fréquemment posées

Can I buy a multiple-entry Cambodia tourist eVisa online before I fly?

No. Both the Type T Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) and the initial Type E Business eVisa ($90 USD) are issued as single-entry 30-day authorisations. Multiple-entry privileges are only granted when you extend a Type E Business visa for 6 or 12 months inside Cambodia.

What if I enter Cambodia, visit Vietnam or Thailand, and return to Cambodia?

For a short holiday with two entries into Cambodia, simply apply for a second $80 USD Tourist eVisa before your return leg, and file a fresh Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days of your second flight into KTI or SAI.

Can I cross overland into Thailand and come back on the same visa?

No, for two reasons: first, a single-entry eVisa ends the moment you exit Cambodia; second, all Thailand–Cambodia land borders (including Poipet and Cham Yeam) have been closed since 2025, so any travel between Cambodia and Thailand must be by air.

Can I switch a Tourist eVisa (Type T) into a Business visa (Type E) inside Cambodia?

No. A Tourist eVisa cannot be converted into a Business visa inside the country. If there is any chance you will stay beyond 60 days or need a multi-entry extension, apply for the $90 USD Business eVisa (Type E) before you fly.

Do I still need a new Cambodia e-Arrival Card every time I re-enter on a multiple-entry visa?

Yes. Even if you hold a 6-month or 12-month multiple-entry Business visa extension, the Cambodia e-Arrival Card is a per-flight arrival declaration and must be submitted within 7 days before each air arrival.

How long is my single-entry Cambodia eVisa valid before I enter?

Both the Tourist ($80 USD) and Business ($90 USD) eVisas are valid for 90 days from the date of issue to make your entry, and grant a 30-day stay starting from the day you clear Cambodian Immigration.

Demander le eVisa pour le Cambodge

Pré-approuvé avant votre vol, tout compris $80 USD. L'approbation est généralement reçue sous 24 à 72 heures.

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