Cambodia Arrival Card 2026: How to Fill It In & Entry Tips

With its approximately 17.8 million inhabitants, Cambodia is a relatively small Southeast Asian country. It borders Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos to the north, and has become a popular travel destination in Southeast Asia thanks to its numerous sights, such as Angkor Wat and the stone faces at Prasat Bayon.

The capital, Phnom Penh, with its Techo International Airport (located around 20 km south in Kandal province), is the arrival point in Cambodia for many travellers. In 2024, Cambodia welcomed 6.7 million visitors. This represents an increase of 22.9% compared to the previous year, meaning the visitor record from pre-Covid times has even been surpassed. 

The Cambodia e-Arrival Card was also launched in the same year. Initially in a trial phase, it became mandatory for all visitors arriving in Cambodia by air from 1 September 2024. However, it is not the only document that travellers to Cambodia need. You can find all the important details about the e-Arrival Card, such as costs, how to apply, and more, in our Trip.com guide!

🤔 What is the Cambodia e-Arrival Card?

The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is an electronic arrival card that you must complete before your arrival and which you need for entry into Cambodia. The e-Arrival Card system has been in use since 2024 and has replaced all paper versions previously issued.

However, Cambodia's e-Arrival Card is more than just the standard collection of travel and personal data common in many Asian countries. It also directly integrates the customs declaration and a health self-declaration.

The e-Arrival Card can be created either online on the official website of the Cambodian government or via the Android, Huawei, and iOS app. You can now get an initial overview of the e-Arrival Card with the help of our Trip.com summary:

🧐 Is there a difference between the e-Arrival Card and the Foreigners Present in Cambodia system?

Yes, and this is a significant one, because the Arrival Card must be completed BEFORE entry, and the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS) must be completed DURING your stay in Cambodia. The e-Arrival Card is therefore a mandatory document for anyone officially entering by air.

The FPCS, on the other hand, is mandatory exclusively for foreigners. The Cambodian government uses it to stay informed about the number and whereabouts of foreign nationals within its territory.

💻 How do you fill out Cambodia's e-Arrival Card?

The e-Arrival Card already has "electronic" in its name, so it’s not much of a surprise that it is completed and created digitally. In practice, this means you have to fill it out either online or via the app, and it will also be issued to you in the form of a QR code in this way.

Paper documents have been a thing of the past since September 2024 for all travellers arriving in Cambodia by air. This also applies to the health and customs declaration integrated into the e-Arrival Card.

💶 Costs and fees for the Cambodia e-Arrival Card

The Cambodia Arrival Card is provided to you free of charge. In doing so, Cambodia is following the same path as numerous other Asian countries, such as South Korea, Malaysia, or Thailand, for their arrival cards. You will therefore never see a payment window or be asked to provide credit card details or any other information necessary for payment during the entire process.

⚠️ Who needs to complete a Cambodia e-Arrival Card, and what applies to British citizens in this regard?

An e-Arrival Card must be completed by everyone arriving in Cambodia by air. Cambodia makes no exceptions here and even requires its own citizens to present an e-Arrival Card at the airport.

This regulation therefore also applies to all foreigners. So, you can keep in mind that you need an e-Arrival Card, regardless of whether you hold a British, Irish, or other European passport.

☝️ Are there any exceptions to the Cambodia electronic Arrival Card?

Cambodia treats everyone arriving at its airports equally in this regard, as they all must present an electronic arrival card. There are no exceptions, neither for diplomats nor for Cambodian citizens. Only passengers in transit do not need to create an e-Arrival Card. This is because they are not formally entering Cambodia, but remaining in a transit area.

⁉️ How is the electronic Cambodia Arrival Card created?

In the following sections, we will explain how to create Cambodia's e-Arrival Card. First, we will inform you about the information you should have ready before you begin. Then, we will guide you through the entire process step-by-step. We will start with the website and then explain the version using the e-Arrival Card app.

❗️ Required documents for the Cambodia Arrival Card

Next up is our Trip.com step-by-step guide. But before we get to that, let's first take a look at what you'll need. If you have the requested information already to hand, filling in the e-Arrival Card fields will be quicker, and this is what is required:

• ✅ Your travel details, including arrival and departure dates, flight information, hotel details, etc.
• ✅ Your passport number incl. expiry date
• ✅ Your personal details such as date of birth, nationality, place of birth, profession, etc.
• ✅ Your email address and mobile number, your social media accounts

📋 Our step-by-step guide to creating the Cambodia e-Arrival Card online

Once you have all your details ready, you can get started with creating your Cambodia Arrival Card. The process consists of 7 steps in total and takes about 10-15 minutes. Here is how you can get your Arrival Card using your PC or Mac:

• Step 1: Open the Cambodian government's e-Arrival Card website and click on “Submit e-Arrival” in the top left corner
• Step 2: Create your user account by using one of the three options shown (scanning the QR code is very quick)
• Step 3: Now fill out the first part, “Personal Information”, and click on “Next” at the top right
• Step 4: Now continue with your travel details, enter all the information here as well, and click on “Next” again
• Step 5: The third step is the health declaration
• Step 6: Now all that's missing is the customs declaration, which must then be confirmed
• Step 7: You will now receive a confirmation notification, and you can find the QR code in your user account as well as in your email inbox.

📋 Our step-by-step guide to creating the Cambodia e-Arrival Card using the app

You can also create your Cambodia Arrival Card using your tablet or smartphone. To do this, you can download the e-Arrival Card app from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or the Huawei AppGallery. All apps are, of course, free of charge. You will then need to complete 7 steps, and you can proceed as follows:

• Step 1: Open the app and select “Foreign Visitor”. Now create your user account using one of the 3 options
• Step 2: Now scan your passport with your smartphone or enter the details yourself
• Step 3: Now complete the details such as your profession, your phone number, and your social media accounts
• Step 4: Next, continue with your travel details (arrival and departure dates, airline, etc.)
• Step 5: In step 5, you will be asked about your accommodation and need to provide some details regarding your overnight reservation
• Step 6: Now all that's left are the health questions and the customs declaration
• Step 7: You will also receive a notification confirmation on your mobile screen and the QR code in your profile

⏰ When do I need to create the Cambodia Arrival Card?

According to the Cambodian government, the e-Arrival Card must be completed within a period of 7 days BEFORE arrival, i.e., entry. In the case of Cambodia, you therefore have significantly more time than you would, for example, on your trip to Malaysia (3 days). However, you must strictly adhere to this timeframe and therefore must not complete your Arrival Card weeks or even months in advance.

🛃 Can I still create my Cambodia Arrival Card at the airport?

Yes, that is possible, and there are even tablets available for this purpose in the arrival halls of Cambodian airports. However, it is not advisable to actually wait until the very last second. Since the document is required for entry, you theoretically have until the moment you arrive at an immigration desk.

🛂 Cambodia entry requirements for British travellers

You can find important information for travelling to (and entering) Cambodia on the GOV.UK website. There, you will be informed about, among other things, these entry formalities:

• You'll need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months
• Entry is also possible with a temporary passport or a child passport
• In addition to the Arrival Card, you also need a visa. You can obtain this in advance (visa before entry), upon arrival (Visa on Arrival), or as an e-visa (Category T for Tourist).

💡 Tips for your trip to Cambodia

Finally, here are some useful tips and practical information to help you prepare for your trip to Cambodia. Did you know that:

• The official e-Visa website is available in English?
• Visitors to Siem Reap must stay for at least one night?
• You can use e-gates to enter Cambodia with a British passport?
• Both the Cambodian riel (KHR) and the US dollar are widely used in Cambodia?
• You can travel from Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh to the city centre by bus, taxi or ride-hailing service, but there is no train connection?

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