Current answer: Cambodia's official eVisa portal presently lists Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS), Bavet land checkpoint and Tropaeng Kreal land checkpoint as accepting eVisa entry. It lists Cham Yeam and Poipet as temporarily closed for eVisa entry until further notice. Entry-point status can change, so verify the official list again shortly before travel, particularly when crossing by road from Thailand, Vietnam or Laos.
This guide is for travelers who know where they want to enter Cambodia but are unsure whether an electronic visa fits that route. The visa and the checkpoint must work together. An approved eVisa does not make every border crossing eligible. If your passport, dates and accepted entry point are confirmed, you may start a guided Cambodia visa application. Our tourist application service is USD 90 and business application service is USD 105; these are service prices, not official government fees.
Which Cambodia entry ports currently accept eVisa?
The official eVisa website divides accepted entry locations into airports and land checkpoints. The listed airports are Techo International Airport, Siem Reap Angkor International Airport and Sihanoukville International Airport. The listed land checkpoints are Bavet in Svay Rieng and Tropaeng Kreal in Stung Treng. This list should be treated as time-sensitive operational information rather than a permanent promise.
Use the name and airport code together when planning. Cambodian airport infrastructure has changed, and an old itinerary article may refer to a former airport or outdated code. Match the airport on your actual ticket with the current official eVisa list. For land travel, identify the formal checkpoint name on both sides of the international border, not only the nearest tourist town.
Techo International Airport (KTI)
Techo International Airport uses the code KTI and is listed by the official portal as an eVisa entry airport. Travelers whose booking says KTI can prepare an eVisa route, subject to nationality eligibility and current visa conditions. Check all flight segments because booking platforms may display a metropolitan destination while the operating airport appears only in detailed flight information.
Before departure, print the eVisa certificate and complete the separate Cambodia e-Arrival submission. Keep your first accommodation address and onward or return travel information available. Airline staff may check documentation at the origin or connecting airport. A clear printed certificate is useful even when a digital copy is stored on your phone.
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, code SAI, is listed as accepting eVisa entry. It is the common air gateway for travelers visiting Angkor and Siem Reap. Do not confuse SAI with older airport references found in archived itineraries. Your visa planning should follow the airport shown on the current ticket and the latest official eVisa entry-port page.
A traveler flying directly to SAI should use SAI as the intended entry point when the form asks for that information. If the itinerary changes to a different Cambodian airport, verify that the replacement airport is also accepted and update any arrival information as required. Keep enough connection time when an airline or border officer needs to inspect printed documents.
Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS)
Sihanoukville International Airport, code KOS, is also on the official accepted list. This can suit travelers arriving for Cambodia's southern coast or connecting through regional routes. Confirm that the flight actually enters Cambodia at KOS rather than making the first immigration stop at another airport. Immigration normally occurs at the first Cambodian port of entry.
If your flight schedule changes, read the replacement itinerary carefully. A route that lands elsewhere before continuing domestically means the earlier airport is the immigration entry point. The eVisa must be accepted there. Do not rely only on the final destination printed at the top of a booking confirmation.
Bavet land border checkpoint
Bavet in Svay Rieng is listed as an accepted land checkpoint and is commonly associated with travel between Vietnam and Cambodia. Road travelers should confirm that their bus or private transfer uses Bavet rather than a different crossing. “Vietnam to Cambodia” is not specific enough because several routes can exist and eVisa acceptance is checkpoint-specific.
Ask the transport operator for the exact border name before buying a non-refundable ticket. Compare it with the official Cambodian list, then check again near departure. Carry printed visa approval, passport and onward information where you can reach them without unloading all baggage. Follow official immigration directions and avoid handing passports or cash to unauthorized intermediaries.
Tropaeng Kreal land border checkpoint
Tropaeng Kreal in Stung Treng is currently listed for eVisa entry and is relevant to some routes between Laos and Cambodia. Transport descriptions can use different spellings, nearby place names or the name used on the opposite side of the border. Confirm that all names refer to the same formal checkpoint before relying on the eVisa.
Land-border schedules and operations can be less predictable than airport arrivals. Arrive during normal operating hours, retain extra time and keep offline copies of essential documents. Mobile data may be weak, so a PDF saved only in an online inbox is not enough. Print the certificate and save a local copy on the device.
Poipet eVisa status
The official portal currently identifies Poipet in Banteay Meanchey as temporarily closed for eVisa entry until further notice. This matters because Poipet is a well-known Thailand-Cambodia crossing and appears in many older travel guides. An article saying that a checkpoint accepted eVisa in the past should not override the current government list.
If a booked bus uses Poipet, do not assume an approved eVisa will be accepted there while the temporary-closure notice remains. Consider changing to an accepted entry route or obtaining advice about a visa option appropriate for that checkpoint. Verify immediately before travel because temporary status can change in either direction.
Cham Yeam eVisa status
Cham Yeam in Koh Kong is also currently listed as temporarily closed for eVisa entry. Travelers approaching from Thailand's coastal side may encounter itineraries that mention Koh Kong rather than Cham Yeam. Ask the operator for the formal checkpoint and compare it with the live official list.
Temporary closure for eVisa entry does not necessarily describe every form of border operation; it specifically means you should not plan to use the eVisa there based on the present official notice. Choose the visa and route together rather than obtaining approval first and trying to make it fit an incompatible crossing later.
Can I enter at a port not shown on the eVisa list?
Do not plan to use an eVisa at an unlisted checkpoint. Cambodia has other international entry locations, but a location's existence does not mean it accepts electronic visa certificates. You may need a different visa route, a changed itinerary or direct confirmation from the relevant authority. Border practice can also be affected by temporary operational notices.
The safest decision is binary: if the exact checkpoint appears on the current accepted list and no closure notice applies, continue checking eligibility; if it does not, stop and investigate before paying. This simple rule prevents a common mistake in which travelers research nationality eligibility but forget route eligibility.
Cambodia eVisa by air versus land border
Air entry is often easier to verify because tickets show an airport code and major airports publish stable schedules. Land routes require more investigation because bus sellers may advertise cities rather than checkpoints, spelling varies and vehicles can change routing. Neither method is automatically better; the right choice depends on the current accepted list and your itinerary.
Travelers with limited time may prefer an accepted airport because airline documentation and airport facilities are more standardized. Regional backpackers may prefer land travel for cost or route convenience. In either case, obtain the exact entry location before applying. Flexibility is valuable if a border status changes after the visa is issued.
How to identify your real Cambodian entry point
For flights, find the first airport in Cambodia on the ticket and note its three-letter code. A domestic connection after immigration does not change the first entry point. For buses and vans, ask the operator, “What is the exact official border checkpoint where Cambodian immigration will stamp my passport?” Save the written answer and compare it with the government list.
For private road transfers, ask both the driver and booking company because marketing staff may use a regional name. For river or cruise travel, do not assume the nearest town indicates visa acceptance; obtain official route advice. Map labels are useful for orientation but are not immigration authorization.
What if my entry point changes after eVisa approval?
First check whether the new point appears on the current accepted list. If both old and new points are accepted, review whether the individual approval or application record needs an update. If the new location is unlisted or temporarily closed, do not simply arrive and hope for an exception. Contact a verified authority or adjust the route.
Airline cancellations, bus changes and border notices can occur close to departure. Flexible tickets and refundable accommodation reduce the cost of responding. Keep the approval and application information accessible, but never share the full reference publicly when asking for help.
eVisa approval, e-Arrival and border admission
These are three separate stages. The eVisa is advance permission to travel for immigration inspection under its conditions. Cambodia e-Arrival is a separate arrival submission that official sources say can be completed within seven days before or on arrival and is free. Border admission is the final decision made by immigration after reviewing the traveler and documents.
Completing one stage does not remove the others. An e-Arrival receipt is not an eVisa, and an approved eVisa does not guarantee admission or make an ineligible checkpoint eligible. Keep each document clearly labeled to avoid presenting the wrong screen during check-in or immigration.
Documents to carry at an eVisa entry port
- The passport used in the eVisa application.
- A printed copy of the approved eVisa certificate.
- An offline digital copy as backup.
- Cambodia e-Arrival confirmation when applicable.
- First accommodation address and booking information.
- Onward or return travel evidence when requested.
- Contact details for the transport operator or host.
Store these in hand luggage. If traveling by land, use a simple document folder that can be opened quickly. Check the passport number on the approval before leaving home. A second printed copy can be kept separately in case the first is damaged.
How early should I verify the entry-port list?
Check once before applying, again before buying a non-refundable border ticket, and a final time during the week before arrival. The official list is the primary operational source. Save the date you checked it, but return to the live page rather than relying on an old screenshot. Temporary closure notices are especially important for land routes.
If a change appears, act early. Contact the transport provider, compare accepted alternatives and seek current visa guidance. Waiting until the checkpoint leaves few options and can result in denied boarding, route changes or unplanned accommodation costs.
Route planning examples
Flying from London through Bangkok to Siem Reap
If the first Cambodian airport is SAI, compare SAI with the current accepted list and use it as the intended entry point. The Bangkok connection does not count as Cambodian entry. Keep the eVisa available during transit because the onward airline may inspect it before boarding.
Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
Confirm that the bus uses Bavet. Do not infer the checkpoint solely from the cities. If the operator confirms Bavet and the official list still accepts it, the route may fit an eVisa for an eligible traveler.
Traveling from Bangkok overland through Poipet
The current official notice lists Poipet as temporarily closed for eVisa entry. A traveler should not rely on an eVisa for that route while the notice remains. Investigate an accepted route or suitable alternative visa before departure.
Entry-point mistakes that cause avoidable problems
- Using an old blog as the only evidence a checkpoint accepts eVisa.
- Confusing a destination city with the immigration checkpoint.
- Ignoring temporary closure notices at Poipet or Cham Yeam.
- Assuming all Cambodia airports or land borders use the same rules.
- Changing a route after approval without rechecking acceptance.
- Keeping the only approval copy in an online email account.
- Believing e-Arrival replaces a visa.
A two-minute checkpoint verification can protect an entire itinerary. Put the exact entry point at the top of your application checklist beside nationality, passport validity and visa type. Do not pay until all four elements agree.
How transport bookings can hide the actual border crossing
Online booking pages often sell a city-to-city journey and treat the checkpoint as an operational detail. A ticket may say Bangkok to Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh or Pakse to Stung Treng without clearly naming immigration. The operator may transfer passengers between vehicles near the border, and different departures sold under the same route can use different crossings. Search snippets and customer reviews may describe an older route that is no longer used.
Before paying, contact the operator in writing and request the Cambodian checkpoint's official name. Ask whether the route is direct, whether passengers change vehicles, and whether the operator currently carries travelers using Cambodia eVisa. An operator's answer is useful for itinerary planning but does not replace government rules, so compare it with the official accepted list. Save the response offline. If the company cannot identify the checkpoint, choose a route with clearer immigration information rather than building a visa plan on an assumption.
Clear route evidence makes the application decision faster and safer.
Cambodia eVisa entry-port questions
Does Phnom Penh accept Cambodia eVisa?
Use the current operating airport and code shown on your ticket. The official list presently names Techo International Airport (KTI). Avoid relying on references to older airport arrangements.
Can I use an eVisa at Poipet?
The official portal currently lists Poipet as temporarily closed for eVisa entry until further notice. Verify again before travel and use an appropriate alternative route or visa plan while that notice applies.
Can I use an eVisa from Vietnam to Cambodia?
It depends on the exact checkpoint. Bavet is currently listed as accepted, but “from Vietnam” alone does not identify the border. Confirm the operator's route.
Can I leave Cambodia through a different checkpoint?
Entry acceptance and exit arrangements are not always described by the same list. Review the conditions on your approval and current official guidance for the intended exit route.
Choose the entry point before submitting
A Cambodia eVisa application is strongest when nationality, passport, visa type, dates and entry point form one consistent plan. Choose the route first, confirm the checkpoint on the current accepted list, then prepare the application. This sequence prevents paying for an electronic visa that does not fit the booked border.
When your accepted entry point and documents are ready, start the Cambodia visa application or review a nationality-specific Cambodia visa guide. Recheck the live official Cambodia eVisa portal before departure and use the official immigration channel for the separate free Cambodia e-Arrival submission.
