Cambodia's latest entry policy 2023

Now many countries have resumed inbound tourism, and visa processing is gradually recovering. As a country with deep roots with China, regardless of historical factors, Cambodia is indeed a good place to travel. So what is Cambodia's latest entry policy?

Visa Entry According to the agreement between the two countries, people holding diplomatic and official passports of China and Cambodia will be granted visa-free entry for 30 days. Holders of China ordinary passports and official ordinary passports must apply for visas before entering the country. The visa application method is as follows:

First, apply for a visa.

(1) visa on arrival. You can apply for a 30-day tourist visa (T visa, tourism) at the airport and land ports, or multiple entry for one year, two years or three years.

Visa) and ordinary visa (e visa). The visa fee is subject to Cambodia's announcement at the port.

(2) Cambodian embassies and consulates in China applies for a visa. Cambodian citizens who travel to China with ordinary passports and official passports can also apply for 1 entry visas and ordinary visas at the China Embassy and Consulate in Cambodia, valid for three months and staying for 30 days. From September 20 17 1 day, China citizens can apply for multiple-entry tourist visas and ordinary visas in embassies and consulates in China for 1, 2 or 3 years. Visa materials and fees are subject to the announcements of Cambodia and embassies and consulates in China.

(3) Electronic tourist visa. China citizens must log in to www.evisa.gov.kh and apply according to the website, which is valid for 90 days from the date of approval and can stay for 30 days after entering the country.

Information required for electronic travel sign: electronic photo with white background (specification 3.5x4.5cm), scanned original passport of the applicant (passport is valid for more than 6 months), and truthfully fill in the information required by the website.

(4) If you have applied for a visa or the above-mentioned e-tourism visa at the Cambodian Embassy in China before going to Cambodia, you need to go through the entry formalities with your passport, visa and pre-filled entry card when entering Cambodia, and you don't need to apply for a visa on arrival at the port.

Remarks: Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Cambodian government announced that it would suspend all visa-free policies for foreign countries from March 3, 2020, and suspend the issuance of tourist visas, electronic visas and visas on arrival. The above policy has not changed so far.

Second, the visa extension.

One-time entry tourist visa (T visa) can only be extended for 1 stay for 30 days after entry. After entry, you must apply to Cambodian Immigration Bureau within 15 days, and the visa type cannot be changed. With a one-time entry business visa (e-visa), you can apply for multiple entry business visas for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year by yourself or through a local travel agency. The visa stay period is the same as the visa validity period.

Three. Entry and exit

When entering Cambodia, you must complete the entry card in advance. From June 1 2009, Cambodia started to use the new entry card at all its entry and exit ports, which combined the original visa application form, entry card and exit card, optimized the contents to be filled in the original three cards, canceled the requirement of submitting documents and photos, and kept the Chinese translation, greatly simplifying the entry and exit customs clearance procedures in Cambodia. If China citizens who come to Cambodia need to apply for visas on arrival, they can fill in the cards item by item in capital letters as required, and then go through the entry formalities with the cards. There is no need to fill in other forms when leaving the country.

Four. Visa type

Cambodia visa code:

Diplomatic visa (visa A): issued to diplomats of foreign diplomatic missions in Cambodia, their spouses and minor children.

Official visa (B visa): issued to foreign citizens on official business in Cambodia.

Business visa (e visa): issued to foreign citizens who come to Cambodia for short-term or long-term investment, business and labor services.

Courtesy visa (C visa): issued to foreign citizens who are invited by Cambodian officials to visit Cambodia.

Tourist visa (T visa): issued to foreign citizens visiting Cambodia.

Long-term residence visa (K visa): issued to Cambodian citizens with foreign passports.

Visa-free (G visa): issued to/kloc-children under 0/2 years old.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) reminds you specially.

After losing your passport, you have to reissue your travel documents and local exit visas, which will not only bear certain expenses, but also delay your time and itinerary. Please take care of your passport.

Passports should be stored in a fire-proof, waterproof, burglar-proof and familiar safe place when not in use. The holder should check the validity period of the passport and apply for a new passport when the validity period is less than 6 months.

Copy the passport information page and the valid visa page, and store them separately from the passport, so as to provide relevant information to the local embassy or consulate in China as soon as possible in case of loss of the passport.

When traveling, be careful not to leave your passport in the car or handbag at will, but take it with you. When you need to use your passport in public places, you should pay attention to reducing the number of times you use your passport. When you leave, you should make sure that your passport is in the right place.

Once your passport is lost, you should apply for a replacement photo at the embassy as soon as possible.

When China citizens apply for a visa to China for the first time after becoming foreign citizens, they must present the original China passport. Therefore, the original China passport should still be properly preserved after joining a foreign nationality.

Never use your passport as collateral or substitute.

When entering Cambodia for epidemic prevention, the customs must fill in the customs declaration form and hand it over to the customs officials. If you bring US dollars or other foreign currencies into the country, the amount is not limited, but it is equal to or more than US$ 65,438+00,000 yuan, you must declare it, otherwise you will have to pay taxes when you bring it out of the country.

Cambodian customs stipulates that cultural relics or wood raw materials cannot be taken out of the country. In case of global or regional infectious diseases, Cambodian health officials will set up instruments at the port for inspection, and visitors to Cambodia are required to fill in the health and epidemic prevention form.

Residence and naturalization i. visa stay time

After entering the country with a business visa (e visa), you can apply for a long-term residence visa for half a year or one year through a local travel agency. Entry with a tourist visa (T visa) can only be extended for another month, and the visa type cannot be changed. You must leave the country when it expires.

Second, apply for naturalization.

Cambodia's new nationality law 201June 2, 81day was signed by the king. According to this law, the general practice for foreign citizens to acquire Cambodian nationality is as follows:

(1) Obtained Cambodian nationality by birth. If one of the parents is Cambodian, their children can acquire Cambodian nationality; Newborns born in Cambodia can acquire Cambodian nationality.

(2) Obtaining Cambodian nationality through marriage. After obtaining a marriage certificate, you can apply for Cambodian nationality by living with your Cambodian spouse for three years and living in Cambodia for more than one year. Minor children of foreigners married to Cambodians (1under 8 years old) can also apply for Cambodian nationality together.

(3) Obtaining Cambodian nationality through investment. Foreigners who actually invest in Cambodia and meet the standards of the Royal Government can apply for Cambodian nationality, but they must meet the following conditions:

1, with good conduct and good moral character.

2. No criminal record.

3. I have lived in Cambodia for 1 year.

4. Have a permanent residence and residence permit in Cambodia.

5. Cambodians have certain listening, speaking and writing skills, know some Cambodian history and are willing to accept Cambodia's good traditions and customs.

6. Be healthy and mentally sound, and will not cause danger or burden to Cambodia.

(4) Obtaining Cambodian nationality through donation. Foreigners who provide financial assistance for Cambodia's social and economic development or participate in charitable activities in Cambodia and have made special contributions to Cambodia may apply for Cambodian nationality, but they must meet the following conditions:

1, with good conduct and good moral character.

2. No criminal record.

I have lived in Cambodia for six months.

4. Have a permanent residence and residence permit in Cambodia.

5, good health, sound intelligence, will not cause danger and burden to Cambodia.

(5) Examination and approval procedures for entering Cambodia. An application to the Royal Government of Cambodia shall be submitted by the Royal Government to the King for approval. After being allowed to join Cambodia, you must take an oath in Cambodia.

Third, work and residence.

According to the provisions of Cambodia's Labor Law and Immigration Law, all foreigners working in Cambodia must apply to the Cambodian Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training or the provincial labor and vocational training bureaus for a foreigner's work permit and a foreigner's employment permit. Foreigners applying for the above two certificates must meet the following requirements:

(1) The employer must have a legal work permit in Cambodia;

(2) The foreigner applying must have entered the country legally;

(3) The foreigner applying must hold a valid passport;

(4) The foreigner applying must hold a valid residence permit;

(5) The foreigner who applies must be fit for the job he is engaged in, in good health and free from any infectious diseases.

The work permit for foreigners and the employment permit for foreigners are valid for one year and can be extended according to regulations.

Cambodian immigration authorities will inspect foreigners working in Cambodia according to law. If foreigners are found to have failed to apply for the Work Permit for Foreigners and the Employment Permit for Foreigners, or fail to apply for the extension of the above two certificates on time, they will be fined or deported.

Source: China Consular Service Network.