Country guide
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