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 - 02 August, 2024 6 days 6 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 - Friday - 02 August, 2024 6 days 6 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 nationals need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of July 2024, 1,873,863 Latvian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. Latvian passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of 6 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 - Thursday - 01 August, 2024 at Riga local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Travelers from Latvia 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?

In order to get an eVisa for Cambodia, Latvian citizens need to guarantee the following things:

  • Your Latvia passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • You have a soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • You have a soft copy of your portrait (in jpeg format, meeting the Vietnam evisa photo requirements).
  • You have an active email to receive Evisa
  • You have 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: 07:53 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Berlin: 06:53 AM, Saturday 27 July 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 02 August 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 07:53 (27 July, 2024) 11:53 (27 July, 2024) Latvia is Berlin 1.0 hour behind Riga Cambodia.
Population 1,873,863 16,861,699 14,987,836 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather light rain 25°C (Riga) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 6°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 September Equinox which will occur in 1 month, 3 weeks.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Sept. 22, 2024 which will start in 1 month, 3 weeks (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
Peace Festival in Augsburg Thursday, 08 August 2024 1 week, 4 days
Assumption of Mary Thursday, 15 August 2024 2 weeks, 4 days
World Peace Day Sunday, 01 September 2024 1 month
European Heritage Days Sunday, 08 September 2024 1 month, 1 week
German Language Day Saturday, 14 September 2024 1 month, 2 weeks
German World Children's Day Friday, 20 September 2024 1 month, 3 weeks
September Equinox Sunday, 22 September 2024 1 month, 3 weeks
Constitutional Day Tuesday, 24 September 2024 1 month, 3 weeks
Day of German Unity Thursday, 03 October 2024 2 months
Harvest Festival Sunday, 06 October 2024 2 months, 1 week

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 01 August 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.