Cambodia E-Visa Fee Reductions and Streamlined Process (Effective January 1, 2025)

On December 28, 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a press release announcing improvements to the visa application process. The government has streamlined the procedures for obtaining visas through the e-visa and the e-arrival systems, integrating them into a single, unified platform. In addition, the government has reduced the fees for electronic visas (e-visas) for both the Tourist (T) and Ordinary (E) categories.

The new e-visa fees are:

• Tourist (T) e-Visa: Reduced from 36 USD to 30 USD

• Ordinary (E) e-Visa: Reduced from 42 USD to 35 USD

These changes took effect on January 1, 2025.

Commentary

The notable changes and implications arising from the updates to this new Prakas are summarised below:

Cambodia has recently made changes to make it easier and cheaper for people to apply for visas. By simplifying the process and lowering the e-visa fees, the government is working to boost tourism and improve immigration. These changes not only make the process faster and more efficient but also make it easier for travelers to visit Cambodia. As a result, Cambodia is becoming a more appealing destination for visitors from around the world.

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