Cambodian Visa for Latvian Citizens: Necessary requirements

Citizens of Latvia can now apply for a Cambodia visa online with the availability of the Cambodia eVisa. This electronic visa is applicable for short visits for travel, commercial reasons, and transit.

As a Latvian citizen, you can enjoy a quick and easy experience of applying for the eVisa online, without the requirement to go to a Cambodian embassy. Your approval will be sent to you directly through the email ID.

With the right documentation and knowledge of the Cambodia visa requirements, you can fill your application form in no time.

The Cambodia eVisa for Latvian Citizens 

Every citizen of Latvia who wants to visit Cambodia, regardless of the duration of their stay, the age of the traveler, or the reason for their visit, must have a visa type before entering Cambodia. The Cambodia eVisa is the only type of visa that is available for online application. You are only eligible for this visa for the reasons of transit, travel, sightseeing, business, and commercial activities. 

There are two major Cambodia eVisa types:

Cambodia Tourist eVisa

This Cambodia tourist visa lets you stay in the country for the reason of leisure and sightseeing. The following activities are permitted with this eVisa:

• Touring, such as going to historical as well as cultural landmarks;
• Lodging with relatives and friends who are in Cambodia;
• Applying for brief courses about Cambodian culture, etc.

Cambodia Business eVisa

Latvian nationals are permitted to temporarily remain in Cambodia for business or commercial purposes with this business visa. The following business operations are permitted with this type of eVisa: 

• Attending business conferences and meetings in Cambodia;
• Concluding business transactions;
• Identifying new business prospects in the nation, etc.

Cambodia eVisa Validity

You are only permitted to enter Cambodia once with the eVisa. It lasts for 3 months (90 days), and you can have a total of 30 days of stay in the country.

Cambodia eVisa Extension

You can request a month (30 days) of extension if you need to remain in the country for more than the first 30 days. This extension can only be applied for from within Cambodia.

Other Visa Types for Cambodia

If the eVisa is not for you, different types of Cambodian visas are available. You may apply for a particular visa based on your travel purpose, for example, if you must remain in Cambodia for a longer period of time for work or education. The Cambodian embassy is where you can apply for these visas.

Documents Needed for a Cambodia eVisa

Passport

Your passport must be issued by the Latvian government and must be in effect for a minimum of six months following the date of your admission into Cambodia. It must have 2 unused/empty pages for visa stamps. You must also upload an electronic scan of the passport’s first/biographical page when completing the Cambodia evisa application.

When your application is approved, this passport will be connected to your eVisa. If you hold more than one passport, be sure to bring the one you used to complete your eVisa application when you get to Cambodia

Photograph

An electronic scan of your most recent photo also needs to be uploaded. Here ‘recent’ means the photo cannot be more than 6 months old. This must be a passport-style photo and only JPEG or PNG files can be uploaded.

Debit/Credit Card

You must pay an online fee for the eVisa before your Cambodia visa application form is submitted. Keep a working credit/debit card on hand, as all of the websites that offer the form accept this payment method. There can be more ways to pay on the website you are using.

Email Address

Since your Cambodia eVisa is sent to you via email, your email address is required. Be sure to share the right email address and that you receive notifications when an important email arrives.

Other Documents Needed 

Proof of Sufficient Funds: You need to prove that you have enough financial resources on hand to cover your expenses while visiting Cambodia.

Business Documentation: You must provide business documentation that confirms your reason for the trip to get a business eVisa.

Travel Insurance: You require travel insurance to protect yourself and get coverage in the event of an unexpected circumstance.

Printed Cambodia eVisa: You must have a printout of your Cambodia eVisa on arrival to show the immigration agent Ensure you have a printout with you at all times.

How to Apply for an eVisa to Cambodia from Latvia

Application Process

The application process to get an eVisa to Cambodia requires you to find a reliable website, a strong Internet connection, and a device (a smartphone, tablet, or laptop) that you can use to complete the application form online.

Details Required on the Form

The information you must enter on your Cambodia eVisa application is:

• Name, nationality, gender, location, birthdate, and country of residence (examples of personal information).
• Information about a passport, including when it was issued and when it expires.
• Details on your lodging, including the hotel you are staying at and the dates of your visit.
• Reason for visiting Cambodia.
• Your home address, phone number, and email address are the contact details used in order to send your Cambodia eVisa.
• Information from a valid credit or debit card to pay for the visa fee.

Verify All the Details

To avoid mistakes, double-check all of the information filled in the form. If any errors or typos are discovered during processing, your application will be immediately denied.

Make the Online Payment

Before you submit the application, you will be required to make an online payment for the visa fee.

Duration of Cambodia eVisa Processing

The processing time for a Cambodia visa application is typically 4 to 7 days. If errors are discovered, the processing period can extend. If the application you submitted has been accepted, you’ll get an email confirming this.

Modes of Travel with eVisa

People who have a Cambodia eVisa can travel by air or land. You are not permitted to enter via sea.

Airports

• Phnom Penh International Airport
• Sihanoukville International Airport
• Siem Reap International Airport

Land Border

• From Vietnam: Bavet (Svay Rieng) 
• From Thailand: Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) & Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) 
• From Laos: Tropang Kreal Border Post

Important Details Regarding the Cambodian eVisa

• If it turns out that your passport is invalid or expired, you won’t be allowed to travel to Cambodia. Confirm that you have a valid passport and, if required, request a renewal. Start filling your form only once this is done.
• Overstaying the time permitted by the eVisa can result in legal action taken against you and serious penalties, such as a travel ban.
• Your entrance into the nation will be refused if, during the final check at the entry point, your documentation does not match the information you entered on your application form.
• The eVisa you have applied for requires you to present proof of a place to live, sufficient financing, or company details.

This information is sufficient to help you submit an online application for a Cambodian eVisa and receive approval quickly. For additional details or help, go to the Cambodia Visa Online Helpdesk.