Cambodia Visa for Syrian Citizens & How to Apply

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

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Syrian nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 14:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 12 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Syrians who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Syrian citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 14:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 12 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Syrian transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 17,928,383 Syrian 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. Syrian 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 Syrian citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Syrian passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Syrian citizens is 975135 SYP.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 14:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Damascus local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Syrian 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 Syria citizens?

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

  • Your Syria 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.
  • Two-way air or bus ticket (In & Out)
  • Your hotel reservation (Hotel name, Address and Phone)

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Syria

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

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt
(It is a 901.9 km distance from Damascus with 1 hours, 30 minutes flight)
Villa No.2E, Gamal Hemdan St/Charles De Gaulle St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Phone
+202 37629973/ +202 33351137
To call the embassy from Syria, please dial +20

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

Time Right Now
Damascus: 01:30 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Giza: 00:30 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Syrian citizens

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

Cambodia eVisa

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

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Syrian passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 975135 SYP)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 14:00 PM, Syria local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

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

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 390054 Pound(SYP)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 455063 Pound(SYP)

Eligible ports of entry

Syrian 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 Damascus Syria)
Phnom Penh International Airport 7080.3 km / 4399.5 miles (11 hours, 48 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 6874.3 km / 4271.5 miles (11 hours, 27 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 7030.5 km / 4368.5 miles (11 hours, 43 minutes)
Cham Yeam 6898.3 km / 4286.4 miles (11 hours, 29 minutes)
Poipet 6743.9 km / 4190.5 miles (11 hours, 14 minutes)
Bavet 7230.3 km / 4492.7 miles (12 hours, 3 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 7045.9 km / 4378.1 miles (11 hours, 44 minutes)

Syria & Cambodia travel information

Syria Cambodia Differences
Local time 01:30 (07 December, 2024) 05:30 (07 December, 2024) There is no time difference between Syria and Cambodia.
Population 17,928,383 16,947,597 980,786 more than Cambodia.
Current weather overcast clouds 15°C (Damascus) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 16°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Damascus
  • Phnom Penh (7080.0 km / 4400.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (6874.0 km / 4272.0 miles)
Average distance is 6986 km or 4341 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Syria
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Day which will occur in 2 weeks, 3 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Damascus local time)

Syria Public Holidays 2024

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

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
January 1 Bank Holiday Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Coptic Christmas Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Revolution Day January 25 Saturday, 25 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 3 months
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 3 months, 1 week
Eid el Fitr Monday, 31 March 2025 3 months, 3 weeks
Eid el Fitr Day 2 Tuesday, 01 April 2025 3 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Syria?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Syria.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Syrian nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Syrian citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 975135 SYP) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

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

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 14:30 PM on 12 December 2024 (Damascus local time).

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

If you are currently living in Syria, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.