Cambodia: The New Electronic Arrival Card Explained

Key points
- Starting July 1, 2024, all foreign visitors to Cambodia must fill out an online electronic arrival card.
- Travelers must register and submit their application at least seven days before their arrival in Cambodia.
- The Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA) document will be available to download on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Check here: https://www.arrival.gov.kh/

Starting July 1, 2024, all visitors to Cambodia must present an electronic arrival card at least seven days before their schedule departure in the country. This new digital entry card, called CeA or "Cambodia e-Arrival", aims to simplify the entry process, replacing traditional paper forms for immigration, health and customs with a single online application.

Travelers can access the CeA through the official government website or the Cambodia e-Arrival app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Currently, this process is required for those flying into Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, while passengers arriving via land, boat or Sihanoukville airport will still use the paper form.

Even if passengers miss the online submission deadline, they can complete the e-arrival process using tablets at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports. Obtaining an electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) through this platform can further speed up the entry process, with a tourist visa costing $30. Once the process is complete, a QR code will be issued, which can be presented to immigration officials in printed form or electronically.

The Cambodia e-arrival card was introduced on January 1, 2024, as part of a trial to ease entry into the country for both tourists and citizens. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia welcomed 4.4 million international tourists in the first ten months of last year, a significant increase from 1.57 million in 2022. From January to October 2023, more than four million foreign tourists visited Cambodia, with the majority of visitors coming from Thailand, Vietnam and China, accounting for 63.1% of all foreign arrivals.