Nepali passport holders apply for the Cambodia eVisa fully online from Kathmandu โ the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves the online visa in 3 business days, perfect for the Lumbini-Angkor Buddhist pilgrimage circuit.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Nepali citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Nepali citizens
Yes โ Nepali citizens need a visa for Cambodia. Every Nepali passport holder must obtain either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa before flying, and the Cambodia online visa is the standard route in 2026. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves the e-Visa in 3 business days, with no Kathmandu consulate appointment required. The Lumbini-to-Angkor Buddhist pilgrimage angle makes Cambodia a natural extension for Nepali religious tourism โ the Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini paired with the largest religious monument on Earth at Angkor.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 โ 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 Nepali travellers: Book Kathmandu-Bangkok on Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines once your e-Visa PDF arrives โ connections from KTM through BKK or SIN to Phnom Penh are smooth, and the Lumbini-Angkor pilgrimage axis is one of the most meaningful Buddhist routes in Asia.
From application to email
How Nepali Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps โ form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter your Nepali passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page โ the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs matches every field against the chip, including the passport number prefix and the Latin transliteration of your Devanagari name.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo (4ร6 cm, white background) โ Nepali citizenship-card photos are not accepted, you need a passport-style headshot which any Thamel or Pulchowk photo studio in Kathmandu can produce within an hour.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card โ your statement will show the equivalent in NPR at checkout because Stripe handles the FX from USD to Nepali rupee at the live interbank rate.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval arrives by email in 3 business days as a printable PDF with QR code โ print two copies before you leave Tribhuvan International, one for the Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines gate agent and one for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
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What you need
What Nepali Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Nepali passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia โ 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 Nepali 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 Nepali 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 โ 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 โ no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing โ government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Nepali leisure travellers on the Lumbini-Angkor Buddhist pilgrimage should choose the Type T tourist e-Visa at $80 USD for trips up to 30 days. Nepali professionals heading to Phnom Penh for ASEAN business, NGO work or trade should choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because Type E supports indefinite extensions inside Cambodia, useful for development-sector postings.
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 Nepali Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders โ 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 โ 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 Nepali Citizens
Both options exist for Nepali travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters โ price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Nepali travellers typically anchor a Cambodia trip around 3-4 days in Siem Reap for Angkor Wat sunrise tours, the Bayon, Ta Prohm and a Tonle Sap floating-village day trip, often framed as the southern complement to the Lumbini pilgrimage. Add 2-3 nights in Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom and Tuol Sleng before optionally extending to Kep or Koh Rong 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 2โ3 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 โ 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 โ a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions โ no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been โ 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 โ small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains โ 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 ($2โ3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers โ both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only โ 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 โ 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 Nepali travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Nepali 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 Nepali citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes โ Nepali passport holders need a Cambodia tourist or business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is the standard route: the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves applications in 3 business days with no consulate visit required in Kathmandu.
How much is a Cambodia visa for Nepali 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; we bundle the processing, error-check and Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission into the all-inclusive price. Your card statement will show the equivalent in NPR at checkout.
Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Cambodia visa from Kathmandu?
Nepali travellers historically routed through the Cambodian embassy in New Delhi or Beijing (the non-resident missions for Nepal). The Cambodia e-Visa removes that step โ apply from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar or Birgunj and receive the PDF visa by email in 3 business days.
What is the Lumbini to Angkor Wat Buddhist pilgrimage route?
Many Nepali Buddhist pilgrims combine Lumbini (the birthplace of the Buddha in Nepal) with Angkor Wat (the world's largest Buddhist-Hindu temple complex in Cambodia). The typical route is Kathmandu-Bangkok-Siem Reap, with the Cambodia e-Visa covering the 30-day Angkor exploration. The visa also covers visits to Phnom Penh's Silver Pagoda and Buddhist sites along the Mekong.
What flight routes connect Kathmandu to Phnom Penh?
There are no direct Kathmandu-Phnom Penh flights. Nepali travellers typically route via Bangkok (Thai Airways, Himalaya Airlines), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia), Singapore (Singapore Airlines) or Doha (Qatar Airways). The e-Visa is valid for entry from all these gateways and covers transit through ASEAN.
Is the Cambodia eVisa accepted for Nepali passports at Siem Reap?
Yes โ the electronic visa is accepted at Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, Phnom Penh International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. Nepali tour groups flying via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur use the same PDF eVisa on arrival.
How long can Nepali citizens stay in Cambodia on a tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist e-Visa lets Nepali citizens stay up to 30 days from the date of entry, with the visa itself valid for 90 days from issue. Pilgrimage tours often spend 5-7 days at Angkor and a few days in Phnom Penh.
What documents do Nepali citizens need for the Cambodia eVisa?
You need a Nepali passport valid for 6 months beyond entry with one blank page, a colour passport-style photo (4ร6 cm, white background), and a card to pay the $80 USD tourist fee. No flight ticket, hotel booking or embassy interview is required.