Cambodia visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Cambodian Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Cape Verde can get visa on arrival for travelling to Cambodia as a tourist and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
  • Visitors will need to inquire with the airline of choice if boarding is allowed without a visa if they choose to have a visa on arrival.
  • Applicant’s passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into Cambodia.
  • Passports must have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
  • Passports should not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way.
  • Passport photographs must be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper 
  • Passport photograph size must be two inches by two inches in size and taken against an all-white background 
  • The passport photographs must provide the full front view of your head with your face centred in the middle and displaying a neutral expression. 
  • Passport holders may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear for religious purposes in photographs.
  • Cape Verdes can also opt to apply for an electronic visa to visit Cambodia.
  • Cape Verdes applying for e-Visa are required to supply a passport scan, digital passport photo and credit/debit card or Paypal account.
  • Cambodian electronic visa is valid for 90 days after issued.
  • Cambodia electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
  • No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa.
  • Super rush processing times for Cambodia electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
  • Cape Verde citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate. 
  • Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Cambodia and one copy upon departure.
  • When you travel with an electronic visa, you can only enter Cambodia through the following Ports of Entry: Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey), Bavet (Svay Rieng), Cham Yeam (Koh Kong), Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng) and Sihanoukville International Airport.
  • The flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Cambodia is 17 hours, 22 minutes.
  • Visitors are not required to pay departure tax upon leaving the country.
  • Cambodia is famous for the World Heritage site, Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia which is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. 
  • Cambodia has 2 seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The wet season runs from December through April while the dry season is between January and February.
  • Cambodia has a single official language which is Khmer. It is spoken by nearly of the whole of the country's population.
  • A bulk of Cambodia's population practice Theravada Buddhism, followed by Islam, Christianity, and other religions.
  • Transport within Cambodia can be made through public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps. 
  • Taxis in Cambodia can appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and tuk-tuk.
  • There are no inter or intra-city railway systems in Cambodia.
  • In Cambodia, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Cambodia currently uses the Indochina Time, (Greenwich Meridian Time+7) which puts Cambodia 8 hours ahead of Cape Verde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Cambodia?

Generally, the country is safe and violent crime in the country is rare. The only exception is the remote areas of Phnom Penh at night.  Cambodia is the 59th safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking.

What is the best tourist spot in Cambodia?

Yeak Loam spelt as Yak Lom or Yak Loum is a lake and a popular tourist destination in the Ratanakiri province of north-eastern Cambodia. Due to the lake's tremendous depth of 48 m, its water is exceptionally clear and the lake is perfectly round. Large trees and rich, lush rain forest, the home of many exotic birds and parrots, surround the lake.

Are there airports in Cambodia?

Yes. There are only two airports in Cambodia: Phnom Penh International Airport is the gateway to the Cambodian capital, while Siem Reap International Airport serves visitors to the temples of Angkor.