Type of Visa in Cambodia

According to the article 4 of Sub-Decree No. 75 of the Royal Government of Cambodia, specifies that there are seven types of visas.

1. Diplomatic Visa

A diplomatic visa may be issued to holders of diplomatic passports and their dependents, if they are entering Cambodia to carry out official diplomatic missions. This visa may also be granted to holders of diplomatic passports if they visit Cambodia in their private capacity. A diplomatic visa is identified by the capital letter A.

2. Official Visa

This visa is granted to foreigners entering Cambodia to perform missions with governmental international organizations whose status is recognized by agreements with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This visa is also granted to foreigners holding official passports on non-official business. An official visa is identified by the capital letter B.

3. Courtesy Visa

Courtesy visas are granted to visitors and their dependents in situations which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and/or other ministries regard as acts of politeness or courtesy. A courtesy visa is identified by the capital letter C.

4. Tourist Visa

A tourist visa is issued to foreigners who enter Cambodia for private, tourist and sightseeing purposes. A tourist visa is identified by the capital letter T.

5. Ordinary Visa

This visa is granted to foreigners entering Cambodia not covered by any other visa. It includes business people, students and labor migrants. It is identified by the capital letter E.

6. Transit Visa

This visa is granted to foreigners transiting Cambodia on route to a third country or a member of a crew. A transit visa is identified by the capital letter D.

7. Special 'K' Visa

This visa is granted to person who original nationality was Cambodian and hold foreign passport. The applicant has to provide well document evidence such as proof that one parent were Cambodian. A special visa is identified by the capital letter K.