Cambodia Visa for Jamaican Citizens & How to Apply

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

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Jamaican nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 06:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 10 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Jamaicans who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Jamaican citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 06:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 10 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Jamaican transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 2,973,803 Jamaican 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. Jamaican 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 Jamaican citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Jamaican passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Jamaican citizens is 11590 JMD.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 06:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Kingston local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Jamaican 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 Jamaica citizens?

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

  • Your Jamaica 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 Jamaica

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

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canada
(It is a 246.0 km distance from Kingston with 0h hours, 24 minutes flight)
60 Caledonia Rd, Toronto, Canada

Phone
+1 647 533 9335
To call the embassy from Jamaica, please dial +1

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

Time Right Now
Kingston: 19:11 PM, Friday 06 December 2024
Toronto: 19:11 PM, Friday 06 December 2024
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canada

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Jamaican citizens

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

Cambodia eVisa

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

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Jamaican passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 11590 JMD)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 06:00 AM, Jamaica local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

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

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 4636 Dollar(JMD)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 5409 Dollar(JMD)

Eligible ports of entry

Jamaican 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 Kingston Jamaica)
Phnom Penh International Airport 13810.8 km / 8581.6 miles (23 hours, 1 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 13605.9 km / 8454.3 miles (22 hours, 40 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 13920.4 km / 8649.7 miles (23 hours, 12 minutes)
Cham Yeam 13801.1 km / 8575.6 miles (23 hours, 0 minutes)
Poipet 13577.1 km / 8436.4 miles (22 hours, 37 minutes)
Bavet 13859.5 km / 8611.9 miles (23 hours, 5 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 13543.8 km / 8415.7 miles (22 hours, 34 minutes)

Jamaica & Cambodia travel information

Jamaica Cambodia Differences
Local time 19:11 (06 December, 2024) 07:11 (07 December, 2024) There is no time difference between Jamaica and Cambodia.
Population 2,973,803 16,947,597 13,973,794 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather broken clouds -7°C (Kingston) light rain 30°C (Phnom Penh) 37°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Kingston
  • Phnom Penh (13811.0 km / 8582.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (13606.0 km / 8454.0 miles)
Average distance is 13731 km or 8532 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Jamaica
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Eve which will occur in 2 weeks, 2 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Kingston local time)

Jamaica Public Holidays 2024

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

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Sunday, 08 December 2024 16 hours, 48 minutes
Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster Wednesday, 11 December 2024 3 days, 16 hours
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 2 weeks, 2 days
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 2 weeks, 3 days
First Day of Hanukkah Thursday, 26 December 2024 2 weeks, 4 days
Boxing Day 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

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Jamaica?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Jamaica.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Jamaican nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Jamaican citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 11590 JMD) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

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

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 06:30 AM on 12 December 2024 (Kingston local time).

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

If you are currently living in Jamaica, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.