Extending or Renewing Your Visa for Cambodia

Complying with the conditions of your Cambodian visa is essential to avoid penalties. If your visa is due to expire, you must extend or renew it if you want to spend more time in the country.

In this post, you can learn how to extend your visit visa in Cambodia, as well as the rules on staying for longer with a business visa. We also explain the consequences of overstaying your visa’s validity period.

Can I Extend My Cambodian Visa?

It’s possible to extend most common types of visas for visitors to Cambodia. To be granted an extension, you must meet the conditions set out by local immigration authorities.

Here are the details on extending your Tourist or Business visa:

Requirements for visa extension in Cambodia

The requirements for extension are generally the same as those for your original visa application.

To apply for a Cambodia visa extension, you must have the following documentation:

To extend a Type-E Visa, you may be asked to provide details of the Cambodian company you’re working with. It’s a good idea to carry a copy of the invitation letter used as a supporting document for your first Business Visa application.

How to apply for your visa extension

It's not possible to get a Cambodian visa extension online. You need to request it in person. Visit the Cambodian Immigration Department office in Phnom Penh, or submit your application through a local agency.

Here are the details of the official immigration office in Phnom Penh:

Cambodian Immigration Department
332 Russian Federation Blvd (110)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone number: +855 2389 0380
Opening hours: 8–11.30 a.m. and 2–5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Processing times and fees

To extend your Tourist Visa, the official fee is approximately $45 USD. Business Visa extension fees vary according to how long you want to stay, from $30 to $300.

It usually takes between 2 and 5 working days to process your extension. You must submit your request before your visa expires.

If you’re applying through a private agency, fees and processing times vary. Make sure to apply well in advance of your visa’s expiration date and consult your visa agent on expected wait times.

Note: While some visa agencies may accept card payments, the official immigration office only takes cash. Bring US Dollars to pay your extension fees when you make your application.

Renew Your Visa for Cambodia

Another option is to renew your Cambodian visa, rather than extending your existing permit. To do so, you must leave the country and apply for a new visa online.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Renewing your visa may best suit your plans if you want to visit neighboring countries before returning to Cambodia.

The Cambodia visa renewal rules do not give a minimum time frame for leaving and returning to the country. Once you’ve left Cambodia, you’re free to make a new visa application.

With CambodiaGoVisas, you can apply quickly and easily with our streamlined online form. Our fees for a Cambodia visa renewal are the same as those for original applications.

With our dedicated application service, there’s no need to visit any agencies. You’ll get a response in just 2 to 4 days.

When Should I Apply for Visa Renewal or Extension?

For your initial Business or Tourist visa, the permitted length of stay is 30 days. Your entry date to Cambodia will be clearly stamped in your passport. You must not stay for more than 30 days following this date without extending your visa.

It’s essential to request an extension for your visa before its expiry date if you want to stay in the country for longer.

Apply at the official immigration office, or through a private agency, allowing plenty of time for processing or potential delays.

Reminder: If you’ve left it too late to apply for a visa extension, you can opt for a visa renewal instead. Make plans to leave Cambodia before your visa expires, and then apply online from outside the country.

How Do Cambodian Authorities Track Visa Overstays?

Immigration officers at all of Cambodia’s entry and exit points will examine your passport and visa.

Your entry stamp and the expiry date of your travel permit will show if you have overstayed your permitted time in the country. Electronic immigration systems at airports and border crossings are also used to help track overstays in Cambodia.

What happens if you overstay your visa in Cambodia?

By overstaying your visa, you are violating Cambodia’s immigration rules. This has consequences, depending on how long you have stayed past your visa’s validity period.

Fines for visa overstay in Cambodia are generally charged at $10 per day. The maximum penalty could be up to $600 for a prolonged overstay of your visa.

If your case is deemed excessive — usually for overstays of 30 days or more — you may be arrested for breaking immigration laws and deported back to your home country. This might mean that you will not be allowed to re-enter Cambodia in the future.

How to pay a fine for overstaying a Cambodian visa

If you’ve overstayed your visa, border officials at immigration control will determine the fine you must pay. It’s payable as you pass through immigration control when you leave Cambodia.

Fines must be paid in cash in US Dollars. Change is rarely available, so carrying a range of notes is advisable.

Advice to avoid overstaying your visa

Here are our top tips to help you travel smoothly with your Cambodian visa:

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