Cambodia Visa for Bhutanese Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Bhutanese passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Bhutanese nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 17:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Bhutaneses who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Bhutanese citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 17:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Bhutanese transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 779,989 Bhutanese 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. Bhutanese 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 Bhutanese citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Bhutanese passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Bhutanese citizens is 6280 INR.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 17:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Thimphu local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Bhutanese passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Bhutan citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Bhutanese citizens:

  • Your Bhutan passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Bhutan

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Thimphu, Bhutan.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Consulate General of Cambodia in Kunming, China
(It is a 1256.0 km distance from Thimphu with 2 hours, 5 minutes flight)
Guan Fang Plaza, 14th Floor, No. 258, Bai Yun Road, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, P.R China

Phone
+0871 331 7320
To call the embassy from Bhutan, please dial +86

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Thimphu: 05:43 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Kunming: 07:43 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: Kunming 2.0 hours ahead Thimphu

Royal Consulate General of Cambodia in Kunming, China

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Bhutanese citizens

There are two available methods for Bhutanese citizens and foreign passports living in Bhutan to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

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

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Bhutanese passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 6280 INR)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 17:00 PM, Bhutan local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

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

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 2512 Indian Rupee(INR)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 2931 Indian Rupee(INR)

Eligible ports of entry

Bhutanese 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 Thimphu Bhutan)
Phnom Penh International Airport 2325.8 km / 1445.2 miles (3 hours, 52 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2094.9 km / 1301.7 miles (3 hours, 29 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 2335.0 km / 1450.9 miles (3 hours, 53 minutes)
Cham Yeam 2191.8 km / 1361.9 miles (3 hours, 39 minutes)
Poipet 1987.9 km / 1235.2 miles (3 hours, 18 minutes)
Bavet 2458.0 km / 1527.3 miles (4 hours, 5 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 2212.7 km / 1374.9 miles (3 hours, 41 minutes)

Bhutan & Cambodia travel information

Bhutan Cambodia Differences
Local time 05:43 (07 December, 2024) 06:43 (07 December, 2024) Bhutan is Kunming 2.0 hours ahead Thimphu Cambodia.
Population 779,989 16,947,597 16,167,608 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather broken clouds 10°C (Thimphu) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 21°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Thimphu
  • Phnom Penh (2326.0 km / 1445.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (2095.0 km / 1302.0 miles)
Average distance is 2229 km or 1385 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Bhutan
  • Upcoming holiday is December Solstice which will occur in 1 week, 6 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Thimphu local time)

Bhutan Public Holidays 2024

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

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 2 weeks, 3 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Spring Festival Eve Tuesday, 28 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks
Chinese New Year Wednesday, 29 January 2025 1 month, 3 weeks
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Thursday, 30 January 2025 1 month, 3 weeks
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Friday, 31 January 2025 1 month, 3 weeks
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Saturday, 01 February 2025 1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Bhutan?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Bhutan.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Bhutanese nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Bhutanese citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 6280 INR) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Bhutan?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 17:30 PM on 12 December 2024 (Thimphu local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Bhutan, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.