Cambodia
Angkor is the reason most people come and the reason they stay longer than planned. Cambodia is one of the cheapest countries in Asia for long stays, with an easy visa regime and a dollarised economy that makes budgeting simple.
Entry and visas
A 30-day tourist visa (T) is available on arrival at airports and most land borders, or as an e-visa in advance through the official portal. The ordinary visa (E) can be extended for longer stays through agents and is the usual route for people staying months.
| Passport | Category | Max days | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa on arrival / e-Visa (T class) 30-day tourist visa on arrival or e-Visa; the ordinary (E class) visa is the route for longer stays via extensions. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| GB | Visa on arrival / e-Visa (T class) 30-day tourist visa on arrival or e-Visa; the ordinary (E class) visa is the route for longer stays via extensions. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| DE | Visa on arrival / e-Visa (T class) 30-day tourist visa on arrival or e-Visa; the ordinary (E class) visa is the route for longer stays via extensions. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| CA | Visa on arrival / e-Visa (T class) 30-day tourist visa on arrival or e-Visa; the ordinary (E class) visa is the route for longer stays via extensions. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
| AU | Visa on arrival / e-Visa (T class) 30-day tourist visa on arrival or e-Visa; the ordinary (E class) visa is the route for longer stays via extensions. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 official source ↗ |
Remote work and long stays
Ordinary (E) visa extensions (up to 365 days): No dedicated nomad visa; the ordinary E-class visa with 6 or 12-month extensions is the established long-stay route, usually arranged through agents. official source ↗
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
Entry rules are research summaries with their official source and the date we last checked them; they are not eligibility decisions. Check the official page before you travel. Open the Visa & Work Finder →
Safety
Bag snatching from motorbikes in Phnom Penh is common; keep phones out of sight on tuk-tuks. Land mines remain in remote border areas (stay on marked paths). Siem Reap is relaxed and safe by comparison.
Official advisory: Cambodia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO advice ↗
Health
Dengue year-round; malaria in remote forested areas. Private clinics in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap handle routine care; Bangkok for anything serious.
Money
US dollars are used for anything over a dollar; riel for small change. ATMs dispense dollars with fees of 4 to 5 USD per withdrawal. Torn or old dollar notes are often refused.
Tipping: Appreciated; wages are low · Tap water: Not drinkable
Getting around
Giant Ibis and Mekong Express run comfortable buses between the main cities; PassApp and Grab handle tuk-tuks. Flights are short but relatively pricey.
SIMs and connectivity
Smart and Cellcard sell cheap data SIMs; coverage is good in towns.
