Cambodia Visa for Latvian Citizens & How to Apply

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

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Latvian nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 14:00 - Friday - 11 October, 2024 4 days 12 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Latvians who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Latvian citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 14:00 - Monday - 14 October, 2024 7 days 12 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Latvian transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of October 2024, 1,869,845 Latvian 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. Latvian 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 Latvian citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Latvian passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Latvian citizens is 48 LVL.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 14:30 - Friday - 11 October, 2024 at Riga local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Latvian 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 Latvia citizens?

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

  • Your Latvia 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 Latvia

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

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Germany
(It is a 840.1 km distance from Riga with 1 hours, 24 minutes flight)
Benjamin-Vogelsdorf St.2, 13187, Berlin, F.R. of Germany

Phone
+4930 4863 7901
To call the embassy from Latvia, please dial +49

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

Time Right Now
Riga: 01:03 AM, Monday 07 October 2024
Berlin: 00:03 AM, Monday 07 October 2024
Time Difference: Berlin 1.0 hour behind Riga

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Germany

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Latvian citizens

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

Cambodia eVisa

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

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Latvian passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 48 LVL)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 14:00 PM, Latvia local time on 11 October 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

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

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 19 Lat(LVL)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 23 Lat(LVL)

Eligible ports of entry

Latvian 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 Riga Latvia)
Phnom Penh International Airport 8372.5 km / 5202.4 miles (13 hours, 57 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 8138.9 km / 5057.3 miles (13 hours, 33 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 8389.4 km / 5212.9 miles (13 hours, 58 minutes)
Cham Yeam 8246.2 km / 5123.9 miles (13 hours, 44 minutes)
Poipet 8038.9 km / 4995.2 miles (13 hours, 23 minutes)
Bavet 8497.0 km / 5279.8 miles (14 hours, 9 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 8226.0 km / 5111.4 miles (13 hours, 42 minutes)

Latvia & Cambodia travel information

Latvia Cambodia Differences
Local time 01:03 (07 October, 2024) 05:03 (07 October, 2024) Latvia is Berlin 1.0 hour behind Riga Cambodia.
Population 1,869,845 16,908,200 15,038,355 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather overcast clouds 12°C (Riga) moderate rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 19°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Riga
  • Phnom Penh (8372.0 km / 5202.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (8139.0 km / 5057.0 miles)
Average distance is 8273 km or 5141 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Latvia
  • Upcoming holiday is Halloween which will occur in 3 weeks, 2 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Oct. 15, 2024 which will start in 1 week (Riga local time)

Latvia Public Holidays 2024

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

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Grandparents' Day Sunday, 13 October 2024 5 days, 18 hours
Commemoration Day of King's Father Tuesday, 15 October 2024 1 week
Day of the Libraries Thursday, 24 October 2024 2 weeks, 2 days
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, 27 October 2024 2 weeks, 5 days
King's Coronation Day Tuesday, 29 October 2024 3 weeks
World Thrift Day Wednesday, 30 October 2024 3 weeks, 1 day
Reformation Day Thursday, 31 October 2024 3 weeks, 2 days
Halloween Thursday, 31 October 2024 3 weeks, 2 days
All Saints' Day Friday, 01 November 2024 3 weeks, 3 days
Fall of the Berlin Wall Saturday, 09 November 2024 1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Latvia?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Latvia.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Latvian nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Latvian citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 48 LVL) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

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

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 14:30 PM on 11 October 2024 (Riga local time).

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

If you are currently living in Latvia, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.