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 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Afghans who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Afghan citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 15:30 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 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 December 2024, 39,808,041 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 5250 AFN.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 16:00 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 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
(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: 03:48 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
New Delhi: 04:48 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in India

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.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Afghanistan? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Afghan passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 5250 AFN)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 15:30 PM, Afghanistan local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Afghan nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 2100 Afghan Afghani(AFN)
  2. 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 03:48 (07 December, 2024) 06:18 (07 December, 2024) There is no time difference between Afghanistan and Cambodia.
Population 39,808,041 16,947,597 22,860,444 more than Cambodia.
Current weather sky is clear 6°C (Kabul) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 25°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Kabul
  • Phnom Penh (4416.0 km / 2744.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (4197.0 km / 2608.0 miles)
Average distance is 4319 km or 2684 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Afghanistan
  • Upcoming holiday is Ramadan starts which will occur in 2 months, 3 weeks.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Kabul local time)

Afghanistan Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Afghanistan.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 2 weeks, 2 days
Christmas Wednesday, 25 December 2024 2 weeks, 3 days
First Day of Hanukkah Thursday, 26 December 2024 2 weeks, 4 days
New Year's Eve Tuesday, 31 December 2024 3 weeks, 2 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Last day of Hanukkah Thursday, 02 January 2025 3 weeks, 4 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Lohri Monday, 13 January 2025 1 month

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 (75 USD ~ 5250 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 12 December 2024 (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.