Cambodia
General visa requirements for travelling to Cambodia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Journalist visa (Journalist Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- $35 USD (E-class base fee)
- Entry
- Single entry
Journalists must be engaged in filming news event documentary. Requires employment verification or freelance contract. Typically processed as E-class visa with journalist designation.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be employed as journalist or freelance media professional engaged in filming or reporting news events in Cambodia.
Required status: Staff journalist with employer letter showing name, position, company, and duration, or freelance journalist with contract copy
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport size photographs
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain employment letter from media organization or freelance contract, plus two passport photos.
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Document submission
Apply at Cambodian embassy or consulate with employment verification documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval.