About the Cambodia Digital Nomad Visa
Cambodia offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Ordinary Visa (Type E) — Business/Long-Stay Visa used by most digital nomads. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Cambodia for E-Visa (Tourist Type T): 30 days, extendable once for 30 more days. Ordinary Visa (Type E): 30 days, extendable multiple times — 1-month, 6-month, or 12-month extensions. 12-month extension (~$285 USD) allows unlimited entries for 1 year. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Cambodia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income requirement for tourist or Ordinary (Type E) visa. Recommended: USD $1,000–$1,500/month for comfortable living. Show adequate funds at immigration if asked.
Documents needed
- For E-Visa/Ordinary Visa: valid passport (6+ months validity
- minimum 1 blank page)
- digital passport photo
- credit/debit card for online payment
- hotel booking or accommodation address
- return or onward flight (recommended). For extensions in-country: passport
- passport photo
- completed extension form at Department of Immigration.
How to Apply for the Cambodia DNV
Processing time: E-Visa: 3 business days online. Visa on Arrival: immediate. Ordinary Visa (Type E) on arrival: immediate. Extensions at immigration offices: 2–5 business days.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Apply for Ordinary Visa (Type E) online at evisa.gov.kh ($30 fee, 3 business days) OR obtain on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville airports ($35 cash).
- 3Complete mandatory e-Arrival card online within 7 days of travel (Cambodia Arrival App).
- 4Enter Cambodia with visa.
- 5For extended stays: visit Department of Immigration to extend Ordinary Visa — 1-month ($45), 6-month ($155), or 12-month ($
- 6extensions.
- 712-month extension provides multiple-entry and is the best option for nomads planning a 1-year base.
Application fees: E-Visa: USD $30 online. Tourist Visa on Arrival: USD $30. Ordinary Visa on Arrival: USD $35. 1-month extension: ~$45. 6-month extension: ~$155. 12-month extension: ~$285.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: E-Visa (Tourist Type T): 30 days, extendable once for 30 more days. Ordinary Visa (Type E): 30 days, extendable multiple times — 1-month, 6-month, or 12-month extensions. 12-month extension (~$285 USD) allows unlimited entries for 1 year.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Ordinary Visa (Type E) — Business/Long-Stay Visa used by most digital nomads. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Cambodia
No Cambodian income tax on foreign-sourced income for non-residents. Tax residency after 182+ days/year. Cambodia has very limited double taxation treaties (notably NO treaty with the US). Flat 20% income tax for tax residents on Cambodia-sourced income. Foreign-sourced remote work income generally not taxed.