Cape Verdean citizens can apply for the Cambodia e-Visa online because there is no Cambodian embassy in Praia. Tourist visa $80, business visa $90, approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days and delivered as a QR code PDF to your inbox.
Cambodia Visa Quick Facts for Cape Verdean Citizens
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Cape Verdean citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Cape Verdean citizens
Cape Verdean (Cabo Verde) passport holders need a Cambodia visa for both tourism and business, and the electronic visa is the only practical route. Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Cabo Verde, so the nearest paper alternative is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, France. Most travellers from Praia RAI or Sal connect via Lisbon on TAP Air Portugal before joining a Doha or Dubai onward leg to Phnom Penh PNH, with Dakar as an alternative West African hub. The Cambodia online visa removes the trans-Atlantic courier step entirely. Approval lands in 3 business days, and the QR code PDF is accepted at every major Cambodian entry point.
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 Cape Verdean travellers: Tip for Cape Verdean travellers: the eVisa application is in English, short, and asks only for your passport bio page and a recent photo — the mixed-heritage Cape Verdean traveller community based in Boston, Rotterdam and Lisbon all use the same online form. Apply 7-10 days before your Praia-Lisbon departure, and your card statement will show the equivalent in CVE at checkout.
From application to email
How Cape Verdean 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
Upload a colour passport-style photo on white background and a scan of your Cabo Verde passport bio page through the application form.
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Pay securely
Pay the $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card. Settlement is in USD by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and your card statement will show the equivalent in CVE at checkout.
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Expert review & submit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reviews Cape Verdean applications and returns the approved electronic visa within 3 business days. Standard processing covers Praia and Sal applicants without extra requests.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Complete the separate Cambodia e-Arrival form within 7 days before your Praia RAI or Sal departure. Save both the eVisa PDF and the e-Arrival confirmation offline, then present them at boarding and at Phnom Penh immigration.
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What you need
What Cape Verdean Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean 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.
Compare the two routes for Cape Verdean travellers: visa on arrival is technically available at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville for $30-36 USD cash, but it means filling paper forms after a 16-hour multi-stop journey via Lisbon, Dakar or Paris. The Cambodia online visa is $80 USD all-inclusive, locks in approval before your Praia-Lisbon TAP departure, and arrives as a QR code PDF. With no Cambodian embassy in Cabo Verde, the e-Visa is the only practical pre-arrival route without couriering your passport to Paris.
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 Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean Citizens
Both options exist for Cape Verdean 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.
Things to Do in Cambodia for Cape Verdean Travelers
Cape Verdean visitors typically anchor their trip around Siem Reap to tour Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm temples, often pairing the temple circuit with a Tonle Sap lake boat ride. Phnom Penh gives a parallel read of recent Cambodian history at the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Cape Verdeans used to Atlantic island life tend to enjoy the coastal options at Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, and the 90-day visa validity from issue makes a Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City extension easy inside the 30-day Type T stay window.
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 Cape Verdean travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Cabo Verde 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 Praia; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes Cape Verdean applications fully online in 3 business days.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Cape Verde?
No — Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate in Cabo Verde. The nearest Cambodian mission for paper applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, France. The Cambodia online visa removes the need to courier passports outside the African Union region.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Cape Verdean 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 balance covers Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission, error-check and email delivery of the QR code visa.
How long does Cambodia eVisa processing take for Cape Verdeans?
Standard processing is 3 business days for Cape Verdean applicants. Travellers flying from Praia or Sal via Lisbon, Dakar, Paris or Dubai to Phnom Penh should apply about a week before departure to allow buffer time.
How long can Cape Verdeans 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. Cape Verdean travellers wanting more time at Angkor Wat can extend once inside Cambodia through a local agent.
What documents do Cape Verdean citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
A Cabo Verde 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 Cape Verdeans need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes — since July 2024 all foreign arrivals including Cape Verdean passport holders must submit the e-Arrival form within 7 days before arrival. This is separate from the eVisa and enforced at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports.
