Cambodia Visa for Sri Lankan Citizens & How to Apply

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

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Sri Lankan nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 16:30 - Friday - 11 October, 2024 4 days 13 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Sri Lankans who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Sri Lankan citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 16:30 - Monday - 14 October, 2024 7 days 13 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Sri Lankan transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of October 2024, 21,485,443 Sri Lankan 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. Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? No, e-visa is not eligible for Sri Lankan.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Sri Lankan citizens is 22816 LKR.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 17:00 - Friday - 11 October, 2024 at Colombo local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Sri Lankan passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Sri Lanka

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

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Myanmar
(It is a 2078.0 km distance from Colombo with 3 hours, 27 minutes flight)
No. 25(3B-4B), New University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Phone
+951 54 96 09/ 54 09 64
To call the embassy from Sri Lanka, please dial +95

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

Time Right Now
Colombo: 03:19 AM, Monday 07 October 2024
Yangon: 04:19 AM, Monday 07 October 2024
Time Difference: Yangon 1.0 hour ahead Colombo

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Myanmar

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Sri Lankan citizens

There are two available methods for Sri Lankan citizens and foreign passports living in Sri Lanka to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

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

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Sri Lankan passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 22816 LKR)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 16:30 PM, Sri Lanka local time on 11 October 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

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

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 9127 Rupee(LKR)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 10648 Rupee(LKR)

Eligible ports of entry

Sri Lankan 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 Colombo Sri Lanka)
Phnom Penh International Airport 2784.1 km / 1730.0 miles (4 hours, 38 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 2711.9 km / 1685.1 miles (4 hours, 31 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 2639.7 km / 1640.2 miles (4 hours, 23 minutes)
Cham Yeam 2577.6 km / 1601.7 miles (4 hours, 17 minutes)
Poipet 2585.7 km / 1606.7 miles (4 hours, 18 minutes)
Bavet 2920.7 km / 1814.8 miles (4 hours, 52 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 2958.0 km / 1838.0 miles (4 hours, 55 minutes)

Sri Lanka & Cambodia travel information

Sri Lanka Cambodia Differences
Local time 03:19 (07 October, 2024) 04:49 (07 October, 2024) Sri Lanka is Yangon 1.0 hour ahead Colombo Cambodia.
Population 21,485,443 16,908,200 4,577,243 more than Cambodia.
Current weather moderate rain 28°C (Colombo) moderate rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 3°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Colombo
  • Phnom Penh (2784.0 km / 1730.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (2712.0 km / 1685.0 miles)
Average distance is 2740 km or 1703 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Sri Lanka
  • Upcoming holiday is Vap Full Moon Poya Day which will occur in 1 week, 2 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Oct. 15, 2024 which will start in 1 week (Colombo local time)

Sri Lanka Public Holidays 2024

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

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Commemoration Day of King's Father Tuesday, 15 October 2024 1 week
King's Coronation Day Tuesday, 29 October 2024 3 weeks
Independence Day Saturday, 09 November 2024 1 month
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 2 months, 1 week
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 2 months, 2 weeks
New Year Holiday Tuesday, 31 December 2024 2 months, 3 weeks
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 2 months, 3 weeks
New Year Holiday Wednesday, 01 January 2025 2 months, 3 weeks
Independence Day Saturday, 04 January 2025 2 months, 3 weeks
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 2 months, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Sri Lanka.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Sri Lankan nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Sri Lankan citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 22816 LKR) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Sri Lanka?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 17:00 PM on 11 October 2024 (Colombo local time).

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

If you are currently living in Sri Lanka, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.