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Cambodia

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

Conditional

Currency

Riel (KHR). USD is also accepted.

Time zones

UTC / GMT +7 (5 hours ahead of South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 855

Best time to go

November - March

Drinking water

Bottled Water Recommended

Travel tips

June 2026: Check local situation before travel due to clashes with Thailand over border.

Visa guide

Entry requirements

Travellers must submit an e-arrival 7 days before travel at arrival.gov.kh
The QR Code should be saved or printed out to present to immigration officials.
On arrival, you will receive a v-Pass via email. Keep this v-Pass accessible during your stay.

Visa requirements

Visas are required by South African passport holders.

For stays of up to 30 days, you can apply for an e-visa: www.evisa.gov.kh/

Requirements:

Fill in the online visa application form (evisa form)
Passport must have 6 month validity from entry date
Passport photo (digital)
Payment via credit card

NB: Please check that your port of entry supports e-visa.

Visa processing time

3 working days

Visa validity

Tourist visa: 30 days - single entry. Valid for 3 months from date of issue.

Visa cost

USD 30

SA representative

Representation accredited from Bangkok, Thailand

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)

Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Japanese Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

Malaria Risk

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1, 7; Mar 8; Apr 14-16; May 1, 5, 14, 22; Sep 24; Oct 15, 29; Nov 9; Dec 29

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 17 June 2026