You do not need a visa for Cambodia if you have a Lao passport

No visa needed

Lao citizens can enter Cambodia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

No. Lao citizens can enter Cambodia without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Cambodia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page
Recent passport photo 4x6cm white background
Confirmed flight itinerary or travel plan
Hotel booking or accommodation address
Visa fee payment USD 30-36 depending on type

Entry requirements for Lao travellers

These rules apply specifically to Lao passport holders entering Cambodia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory Arrival Card before arrival
All travelers must submit a travel and health declaration before arrival in Cambodia. Travelers can submit their electronic travel and health declaration within 7 days before arrival.
Cambodia e-Arrival Card Last checked 2026-07-13
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Cambodia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Cambodia. The passport must have at least 1 blank pages.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia Washington D.C. Last checked 2026-07-14
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Cambodia
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Cambodia Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Cambodia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Cambodia.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Cambodia.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Cambodia.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory health screening on arrival
All travelers must undergo health screening on arrival in Cambodia.
Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-14
Recommended
Recommended travel insurance
Travelers are recommended to have valid health insurance before traveling to Cambodia.
- This insurance recommendation doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Cambodian citizens; -Diplomatic visa holders (Visa A); -Official visa holders (Visa B).
UK Embassy in Cambodia Last checked 2026-07-14