Cambodia eVisa for Japanese Citizens: Requirements & Fee

Cambodia eVisa facts for Japanese passport holders

Validity does not mean permitted stay. The three-month validity is the window in which the visa can be used to enter. The one-month stay begins according to the admission granted by immigration. Read the eVisa certificate and electronic entry record rather than assuming the date from the application submission.

Who should use this guide?

This page is designed for a traveler presenting an ordinary Japanese passport for tourism: sightseeing in Phnom Penh, visiting Angkor Archaeological Park, traveling to Siem Reap, spending time on the Cambodian coast or combining Cambodia with another country in Southeast Asia. It does not replace advice for diplomatic passports, official travel, employment, study, media work or long-term residence.

Nationality is determined by the travel document presented, not by residence. A Japanese resident traveling on another country's passport should follow the rule for that passport. A dual national should use the same passport throughout the application, airline check-in and Cambodian border inspection. Switching passports mid-process can break the match between the visa and traveler.

Why Japanese applicants choose an eVisa

The main advantage is preparation before departure. An approved eVisa gives the traveler a document to check against the passport and itinerary before reaching the airport. It can reduce uncertainty compared with arranging a tourist visa after arrival, especially for first-time visitors or travelers with short connections.

An eVisa is not automatically the best option for every itinerary. The intended border must accept eVisa entry, and the traveler must allow enough processing time. Someone making a last-minute trip may need to examine alternatives through official channels. Someone entering at a small land crossing must verify acceptance rather than assuming every international checkpoint supports the same digital visa.

Choose based on route, timing and purpose. Do not choose because an unofficial website promises guaranteed approval. No private service can guarantee a decision made by Cambodian authorities.

Documents Japanese citizens should prepare

Start with the passport information page. Japanese passports display identity information in Japanese and Latin characters; online travel systems depend on the Latin-character and machine-readable data. Copy the romanized name exactly as printed. Do not introduce spaces, hyphens or alternative spellings based on everyday usage.

• An ordinary Japanese passport valid for at least six months from the planned arrival date.
• A clear color image of the complete passport bio page.
• A recent, front-facing passport-style portrait with a plain background.
• A personal email address checked during the processing period.
• An accepted card or online payment method.
• Planned arrival date, accommodation address and entry port.
• Return or onward travel information available for airline or immigration checks.

A passport cover, Japanese driver's licence or My Number card cannot replace the passport page. Avoid monochrome scans, glare over the machine-readable zone and beauty filters in the portrait. If a passport was recently renewed, use only the new passport number and carry the new passport on the trip.

How to complete a Cambodia eVisa application from Japan

1. Check the passport and itinerary. Confirm six-month validity, intended stay and an eVisa-compatible port.
2. Select Tourist eVisa Type T. Use a different category only when the travel purpose genuinely requires it.
3. Enter the romanized identity. Follow the passport, including order and spacing, rather than translating Japanese characters yourself.
4. Upload the passport and portrait. Open both files after upload to ensure they remain sharp and correctly oriented.
5. Review dates carefully. Application date, intended arrival and visa validity are different concepts.
6. Confirm the fee and merchant. Our Tourist Visa application service fee is USD 90; optional assistance fees should be separate and transparent.
7. Save the reference number. Keep the confirmation, receipt and approval PDF outside the email inbox as well.
8. Complete e-Arrival. Submit the separate government arrival declaration within seven days before arrival.

Review the entire form before payment. A transposed passport digit, incorrect nationality or wrong expiry date can be more serious than a typographical error in an accommodation note. If a critical identity field is wrong after submission, use official support instead of editing the approval document.

Processing time and the safest application schedule

The government service states normal processing within three business days. Business days exclude weekends and may exclude Cambodian public holidays. A submission late on Friday should not be treated as if a full review day occurs on Saturday. Japanese public holidays do not determine the Cambodian processing calendar, though they may affect the traveler's ability to contact an airline or bank.

A practical schedule is to prepare the application at least one to two weeks before departure and earlier when the trip coincides with a major Cambodian holiday. This creates time to correct image problems, respond to a request or resolve a payment issue. Avoid applying so early that the three-month entry validity expires before the planned arrival.

After approval, compare the certificate with the passport immediately. Check name, passport number, nationality, visa type and validity. Do not wait until airport check-in to discover a mismatch.

Understanding the USD 90 Tourist visa service fee

This application service lists USD 90 as the Tourist eVisa visa fee. The card statement may display a converted amount in Japanese yen according to the card issuer's exchange rate and foreign transaction policy. A private application-assistance company may charge a separate professional fee for document review, translation support or customer service.

Before entering card details, identify the operator of the website and read the complete price. Tourist visa service fee and service fee should not be combined in language that implies every amount is paid to Cambodia. Approval is not guaranteed by paying more. Refundability also differs: a government processing fee and an optional service fee may have separate rules.

If payment appears to fail, check email and the official status system before trying repeatedly. Several attempts can create pending authorizations or duplicate applications. Contact the payment provider when a charge remains unresolved.

Which Cambodian entry ports accept eVisa?

The official eVisa portal currently lists three airports: Techo International Airport (KTI), Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS). Listed land checkpoints include Bavet in Svay Rieng and Tropaeng Kreal in Stung Treng. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently described as temporarily closed for eVisa entry.

Most Japan-origin itineraries arrive by air, often through a regional hub. Check the Cambodian airport code on the final sector rather than the connection airport. Techo International Airport uses KTI, while older travel material may refer to the former Phnom Penh airport code. Booking records and current government guidance are more reliable than an old article.

Overland travelers need extra care. A land crossing shown on a map may be international but still not accept eVisa. Border operations can change, so verify shortly before departure and maintain a route alternative.

eVisa, e-Arrival and v-Pass: three different records

The eVisa is the advance visa approval. e-Arrival is the digital arrival declaration that the official service recommends completing within seven days before entering Cambodia. v-Pass is the electronic immigration record increasingly used instead of a physical entry stamp or QR sticker.

A Japanese traveler with an approved eVisa still completes e-Arrival. The e-Arrival confirmation is not a visa and cannot replace an approval certificate. After immigration, the v-Pass record should show the permitted stay. Save it and check the departure deadline.

Use government domains for these steps. Search advertisements and imitation sites can look official, particularly on mobile. Verify the domain before uploading passport data.

Itinerary examples for Japanese travelers

Tokyo to Siem Reap for five nights

A tourist flying into SAI, visiting Angkor and leaving after five nights has a straightforward eVisa-compatible airport itinerary. The traveler should obtain Type T approval, submit e-Arrival and keep the approval available for airline and immigration checks.

Japan, Thailand and Cambodia overland

A traveler planning to enter Cambodia from Thailand should not assume Poipet accepts eVisa merely because it is a busy crossing. The official portal currently marks Poipet temporarily closed for eVisa entry. The route needs to be changed or confirmed through current official guidance.

A six-week stay

A six-week itinerary exceeds the listed one-month Tourist eVisa stay. The traveler should research the appropriate visa or extension route before travel rather than expect an automatic extension.

Tourism mixed with paid work

Tourist eVisa does not authorize paid employment. A traveler performing work, taking a local role or carrying out long-term business activity must investigate the correct immigration and work-permit requirements.

Traveling as a family

Every family member requires an individual travel record, including children. Do not assume a child is included in a parent's eVisa. Check the child's passport validity and create a separate application when required. Use an email filing system that clearly pairs each approval with the correct passport.

If one parent travels alone with a child, carry any consent or relationship evidence requested by the airline or relevant departure authority. Cambodian visa approval does not replace Japanese departure controls or airline safeguarding procedures.

Families with dual-national children should apply according to the passport the child will present. The same passport should be used for booking details, eVisa, e-Arrival and immigration.

Common mistakes made before departure

• Entering a familiar romanized name instead of the spelling in the passport.
• Confusing three-month visa validity with a three-month permitted stay.
• Applying with an old passport and traveling with a renewed passport.
• Forgetting the separate e-Arrival submission.
• Selecting a land border that does not currently process eVisa.
• Submitting a portrait with a filter, shadow or cropped face.
• Assuming three business days means three calendar days.
• Paying an unofficial website without checking the total service fee.
• Using a Tourist eVisa for employment.
• Failing to save the electronic v-Pass admission record.

Arrival checklist for Japanese citizens

Carry the physical Japanese passport used in the application, a printed or offline copy of the eVisa, e-Arrival confirmation, accommodation address and return or onward itinerary. Travel insurance details and emergency contacts are sensible additions. Ensure the phone containing digital records has power and that critical files are accessible without mobile data.

At immigration, present consistent information about purpose and duration. The officer may ask for supporting documents. Visa approval allows the traveler to seek entry but does not remove the officer's authority to decide admission.

After entry, review the electronic admission record. The date granted by immigration controls the stay. Set a calendar reminder before that deadline and resolve errors promptly.

Frequently asked questions

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Decision guide before a Japanese traveler pays

Pause at checkout and answer four questions. First, is the visit genuinely tourism? Second, will the traveler enter once and remain no longer than the period granted? Third, does the exact Cambodian port accept eVisa? Fourth, does the passport remain valid for at least six months? If any answer is uncertain, resolve it before payment. A completed payment cannot correct a category or route that does not fit.

Japanese travelers often plan efficiently and book transport early, but an inflexible itinerary can increase visa risk. Keep the Cambodian arrival segment changeable until approval arrives. If a regional trip includes two entries into Cambodia, a single Type T approval is not enough for both. Build the sequence on a calendar and mark every border crossing.

Using Japanese and English travel records together

Hotel confirmations and flight bookings may display the traveler name differently from the passport. The visa application must follow the passport. Where possible, update airline and hotel profiles so the Latin spelling matches. Keep Japanese-language confirmations, but also retain an English address or booking summary that can be shown quickly at immigration.

If a supporting document contains kanji only, do not invent a translation and present it as official. Use the provider's English booking version or a truthful explanation. Cambodian immigration mainly needs to understand identity, purpose, accommodation and departure plans.

What happens after approval?

Download the original PDF instead of relying on an email preview. Print one copy and save another to a phone folder that works offline. Confirm that the QR code or document is not cropped. Forwarding through some messaging apps can reduce image quality, so preserve the original attachment.

Then complete e-Arrival near the trip, verify the final port and check official notices for temporary closures. On arrival, retain the v-Pass record. These steps turn approval into a usable travel document rather than an unread email attachment.

• Official Kingdom of Cambodia eVisa portal for Type T fee, validity, processing, stay and accepted ports.
• Official Cambodia e-Arrival portal for the arrival declaration.
• Embassy of Japan in Cambodia for Japanese-language guidance distinguishing eVisa, e-Arrival and v-Pass.

This independent page is not operated by the Cambodian or Japanese government. It does not promise approval. It was reviewed on July 22, 2026; travelers should check the official portals again before departure because fees, ports and procedures can change.