Cambodia Visa-Free Trial for Chinese Travelers: Dates and e-Arrival Rules

Cambodia is running a 4-month visa-free trial for eligible Chinese tourists from June 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. The Cambodia Ministry of Tourism announcement is available on the ministry's website, the Macao SAR Government confirms the rule for Macao SAR passports, and the Hong Kong Immigration Department confirms it for HKSAR passports. Travelers should still verify the current rule with Cambodian authorities before booking.

TL;DR: From June 15 to October 15, 2026, eligible mainland Chinese, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR passport holders can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days per entry. Complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival within 7 days before arrival or on arrival.

Here is everything you need to know about the stay duration, eligibility, and border procedures during this visa-free pilot program.

Direct Answer: Cambodia-China Visa-Free Trial Overview

1. Who Qualifies for the Visa-Free Trial?

This temporary visa waiver applies specifically to Chinese tourists holding passports issued by the People's Republic of China, including:

• Mainland China passport holders.
• Hong Kong SAR passport holders.
• Macao SAR passport holders.
• Note: Passport holders from Taiwan are not included in this trial and should check the visa rules that apply to their passport separately.

The published rule is tied to the qualifying passport. If your itinerary starts outside China or involves an unusual route, confirm the current interpretation with a Cambodian embassy, immigration authority, or your carrier before travel.

2. Stay Limits and Multiple Entries

During the active trial period (June 15 – October 15, 2026), eligible travelers can enjoy the following benefits:

• 14-Day Stay: You can stay in Cambodia for tourism purposes for up to 14 days without applying for a visa or paying the normal tourist visa fee.
• Multiple Entries: Xinhua and China SCIO report that eligible travelers may enter multiple times during the trial period. Repeat-trip travelers should still verify the current border rule before each trip.
• Longer Stays: If you plan to stay in Cambodia for longer than 14 days, you must apply for a standard tourist E-Visa via evisa.gov.kh or obtain a Visa on Arrival at a supported checkpoint. The official eVisa portal currently lists the Tourist eVisa visa fee as USD 30; always follow the amount shown during your application.

3. Crucial: The e-Arrival Card is Still Required

Although the visa requirement and fee are waived, the immigration registration is not. The visa-free announcement requires eligible travelers to complete the digital Cambodia e-Arrival Card before entry.

• Timeline: The Cambodia General Department of Immigration says all travelers can submit within 7 days before or on arrival.
• Cost: Submission is free through the official government service.
• Confirmation: Keep the submitted e-Arrival confirmation available for the entry inspection.

Avoid Typos in Your e-Arrival Registration

When registering for the Cambodia e-Arrival Card, carefully check your passport number, travel details, and itinerary before submission. Correct any mismatch through the official service or with immigration staff.

Even if you qualify for visa-free entry, the e-Arrival Card still needs to be completed before entry. When preparing it for yourself or several family members, eVisaFlow Southeast Asia can autofill saved passport, flight, hotel, and contact information on the official Cambodia e-Arrival website.

Quick Checklist for Chinese Travelers:

1. The qualifying PRC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macao SAR passport you will use for entry.
2. Your completed e-Arrival confirmation.
3. An itinerary that stays within the 14-day limit for each entry.

References

Verify these trial policies against Cambodian government channels before travel, and submit your e-Arrival registrations directly through the official Cambodian government portals:

• Official Cambodia e-Arrival Portal: https://www.arrival.gov.kh

• Cambodia General Department of Immigration — e-Arrival submission window: https://immigration.gov.kh/public/front/forms/

• Cambodia Ministry of Tourism announcement: https://tourism.gov.kh/2026/01/announcement-11/

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: https://www.mfaic.gov.kh

• Official Cambodia E-Visa Portal: https://www.evisa.gov.kh

• Xinhua report citing Cambodia government document on the 2026 China visa-free trial: https://www.news.cn/world/20251203/7887478e78834769a01988d32e4e228b/c.html

• China SCIO English summary of the Cambodia visa-free trial: http://english.scio.gov.cn/m/internationalexchanges/2025-12/03/content_118208271.html

• Macao SAR Government notice citing Cambodia Ministry of Tourism announcement: https://www.gov.mo/en/news/402591/

• Hong Kong Immigration Department — HKSAR passport visa-free access: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html

• Open Development Cambodia copy of the Ministry of Tourism announcement: https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/announcements/announcement-visa-exemption-for-chinese-tourists-for-a-period-of-four-months/