Cambodia visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Cambodian Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Rwandans can get visa on their arrival in Cambodia and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
  • If you choose to obtain your visa upon arrival, you will need to make an inquiry from your airline to confirm if boarding is allowed without a visa or not.
  • Applicant’s passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into the country.
  • 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 frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral expression. Passport holders are not allowed to wear eyeglasses and head wear except for religious purposes.
  • Rwandans can apply for Electronic visa for tourism purposes only.
  • Rwandans applying for e-Visa are required to supply a passport scan, digital passport photographs and credit/debit card or Paypal account details.
  • Cambodian e-Visa is valid for 90 days after it has been issued.
  • Cambodia e-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 e-Visa.
  • Processing duration for the Cambodian e-Visas can be as fast as 24 hours.
  • Rwandans are required to print out 2 copies of their 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.
  • No departure tax is needed to leave Cambodia.
  • Direct flight is available from Kigali International Airport to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • Cambodia is famous for World Heritage site, Angkor Wat temple complex  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's only accepted language is Khmer which is spoken a vast majority of the country's population.
  • Buddhism is the official religion of Cambodia which a bulk of its citizens practice. Buddhism is 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 appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and tuk-tuk.
  • There are no inter or intra city railway systems in Cambodia.
  • Cambodia currently uses the Indochina Time, (Greenwich Meridian Time+7). This means that the country is 5 hours ahead of Rwanda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambodia famous for?

Cambodia is famous for the World Heritage site, Angkor Wat which is the national symbol of the country and the reason for the influx of tourists into the country. Bus trips are also common from Bangkok to Sihanoukville which is a popular beach destination and jumping off point for some of Cambodia's most beautiful islands.

Is Cambodia a safe country?

The country is generally safe, the only exception however, are the corners of Phnom Penh at night. Violent crime in the country is rare as it is rated the 59th safest country in the world.

What is the capital of Cambodia?

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh

What is Cambodia's major religion?

Cambodians, for the most part, are practitioners of Theravada Buddhism.

What city is the "Angkor Wat's ruins" closest to?
Siem Reap
Where is Cambodia located?

Cambodia is a South eastern nation lying on the Gulf of Thailand Coastline.