Cambodia Visa for Afghan Citizens & How to Apply
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
| Visa types | Requirements | Information | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist (Type-T) | Visa required | For Afghan nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 15:30 - Monday - 28 April, 2025 5 days 12 hours from now |
| Business (Type-E) | Visa required |
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Get it as soon as 15:30 - Wednesday - 30 April, 2025 7 days 12 hours from now |
| Transit visa | Not required | For Afghan transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP). |
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. As of April 2025, 39,246,427 Afghan passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Afghan passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.
Visa requirement summary:
| Can Afghan citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? | No, e-visa is not eligible for Afghan. |
| eVisa fee: | eVisa fee for Afghan citizens is 4830 AFN. |
| eVisa processing time: | 3-5 working days (Earliest is 16:00 - Tuesday - 29 April, 2025 at Kabul local time) |
| Visa on arrival eligibility: | Afghan passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia. |
| How to apply? | Online eVisa application |
Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Afghanistan
At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.
Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in India (Residence), Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran and Nepal, Maldives
(It is a 1006.3 km distance from Kabul with 1 hours, 40 minutes flight)
A-1/309, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029
Phone
+91 11 41717136 / 11 41717143
To call the embassy from Afghanistan, please dial +91
Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Kabul: 03:06 AM, Wednesday 23 April 2025
New Delhi: 04:06 AM, Wednesday 23 April 2025
Time Difference: None
How to Get Cambodia Visa for Afghan citizens
There are two available methods for Afghan citizens and foreign passports living in Afghanistan to apply for a visa to Cambodia.
Applying for an eVisa from Afghanistan? Here is a step-by-step guide:
- Fill in a secure online eVisa form
- Upload your Afghan passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
- Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (69 USD ~ 4830 AFN)
- Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 15:30 PM, Afghanistan local time on 28 April 2025).
- Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.
Afghan nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:
- Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 2100 Afghan Afghani(AFN)
- Business visas: $35 USD ~ 2450 Afghan Afghani(AFN)
Eligible ports of entry
Afghan visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:
| Ports of entry/exit | Distance and travel time (from Kabul Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Phnom Penh International Airport | 4415.8 km / 2743.9 miles (7 hours, 21 minutes) |
| Siem Reap Angkor International Airport | 4196.7 km / 2607.7 miles (6 hours, 59 minutes) |
| Sihanoukville International Airport | 4390.4 km / 2728.0 miles (7 hours, 19 minutes) |
| Cham Yeam | 4251.2 km / 2641.6 miles (7 hours, 5 minutes) |
| Poipet | 4074.2 km / 2531.6 miles (6 hours, 47 minutes) |
| Bavet | 4559.8 km / 2833.3 miles (7 hours, 35 minutes) |
| Trapeang Kriel | 4346.3 km / 2700.6 miles (7 hours, 14 minutes) |
Afghanistan & Cambodia travel information
| Afghanistan | Cambodia | Differences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local time | 03:06 (23 April, 2025) | 05:36 (23 April, 2025) | There is no time difference between Afghanistan and Cambodia. |
| Population | 39,246,427 | 16,801,634 | 22,444,793 more than Cambodia. |
| Current weather | scattered clouds 20°C (Kabul) | light rain 35°C (Phnom Penh) | 15°C lower than Cambodia |
| Distance | Kabul |
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Average distance is 4319 km or 2684 miles. |
| Today’s holiday |
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The next public holiday in Cambodia is May 1, 2025 which will start in 1 week (Kabul local time) |
Afghanistan Public Holidays 2025
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Afghanistan.
| Public holiday | Date to be observed | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Worker's Day | Thursday, 01 May 2025 | 1 week |
| Labour Day | Thursday, 01 May 2025 | 1 week |
| Birthday of Rabindranath | Friday, 09 May 2025 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, 11 May 2025 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Buddha Purnima/Vesak | Monday, 12 May 2025 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| King's Birthday | Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Bakrid/Eid ul-Adha (Tentative Date) | Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, 15 June 2025 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| King's Mother's Birthday | Wednesday, 18 June 2025 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Saturday, 21 June 2025 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
Frequently asked questions, answered
Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan?
No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Afghanistan.
How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Afghan nationals?
The cost of an eVisa for Afghan citizens is approximately (69 USD ~ 4830 AFN) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.
How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Afghanistan?
The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 16:00 PM on 29 April 2025 (Kabul local time).
What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?
If you are currently living in Afghanistan, you can:
- Apply for an e-visa online.