Cambodia entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Cambodia.(the official text adds more details) Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Cambodia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Cambodia and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Australian passport
Do Canadians need a visa for Cambodia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Tourist and business visas allow entry to Cambodia for 30 days only, counting from the date of entry.
Make sure Cambodian officials stamp your passport when you arrive. Keep your visa, entry information and QR-code visa sticker with you at all times.
E-visa
You can request a single-entry tourist visa online through Cambodia's e-Visa service.
Apply for an e-visa – Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Visa on arrival
You can get a tourist or business visa on arrival at international airports and major land border crossings. Photos are not required when applying for a visa on arrival. You can use card payment for visa fees but you may need cash if electronic systems are unavailable.
Visa expiry date
When issued outside Cambodia, visas have an expiry date, which refers to the date by which the visa must be used, not the length of time allowed in the country. Visas must be renewed for stays over 30 days and may only be extended once.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Other entry requirements
You must complete a Cambodia e-Arrival forms (immigration, customs and health) within 7 days of your scheduled arrival.
Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) application – Government of Cambodia
An onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required to visit Cambodia.
Foreigners Presence in Cambodia System (FPCS)
Cambodian immigration has required that foreign nationals in Cambodia be registered on the FPCS – an online registration system aiming to protect foreigners' safety and security in case of an emergency while living or staying in Cambodia. If you don't register, you may be denied a visa extension. Verify with your accommodation staff or owners if they have registered your information on the system. If you own your accommodation, you can self-register by downloading the mobile app.
Official source: Government of Canada – Cambodia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Cambodia?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Cambodia (the official text adds more details).
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Cambodia. If you wish to extend your stay in Cambodia, make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the extension period.
Official source: Government of Canada – Cambodia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Cambodia (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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