Cambodia visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Cambodian Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Egypt can get a visa on arrival for travelling to Cambodia as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
  • Should you choose to obtain your visa upon arrival, you will need to inquire with your airline if boarding is allowed without a visa.
  • 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, separated, 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 must show a neutral expression. 
  • Passport holders may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes in photographs.
  • Egypt citizens can apply for an electronic visa for tourism purposes only.
  • Egyptians applying for e-Visa are required to supply a passport scan, digital passport photo and credit/debit card or Paypal account.
  • Cambodian e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issuance.
  • Cambodia e-Visa may be extended for another 30 days by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
  • No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the e-Visa.
  • Super rush processing times for Cambodia e-Visas are approximately 24 hours.
  • Egypt citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the e-Visa certificate. 
  • Visitors are required to give one copy of the e-Visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Cambodia and one copy upon departure.
  • When you travel with an e-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.
  • EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, IndiGo and Aeroflot are major carriers from Egypt to Cambodia.
  • The flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Cambodia is 10 hours, 8 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.
  • 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 5 hours ahead of Egypt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Cambodia?

Cambodia is the 59th safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking.

Is Cambodia a poor country?

In Cambodia, the population living under the national poverty line of US$0.93 per capita per day in 2009 (Ministry of Planning, 2013) is defined as the poor. In 2009, about 22.9% of Cambodians live below the national poverty line indicating that at least one in five Cambodians are still living in deprivation.

Was Cambodia a French colony?

Cambodia was integrated into the French Indochina union in 1887 along with the French colonies and protectorates in Vietnam (Cochinchina, Annam and Tonkin). 

What is the best time of year to visit Cambodia?

Most travellers visit Cambodia from November to March. If you prefer to dodge the crowds and go when prices are lower, the best time to visit Cambodia is from May to early October. 

What is Cambodia best known for?

Cambodia is known for its capital and largest city is Phnom Penh which is central to its political, economic and cultural structure and the  Angkor Wat designated as a World Heritage Site.