Cambodia Visa for Maldivesese Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Maldivesese passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Maldivesese nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 16:00 - Monday - 27 January, 2025 5 days 3 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Maldiveseses who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Maldivesese citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 16:00 - Wednesday - 29 January, 2025 7 days 3 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Maldivesese transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Maldivesese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of January 2025, 541,535 Maldivesese passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Maldivesese passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Maldivesese citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Maldivesese passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Maldivesese citizens is 1059 MVR.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 16:30 - Tuesday - 28 January, 2025 at Male local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Maldivesese passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Maldives citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Maldivesese citizens:

  • Your Maldives passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Maldives

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Male, Maldives.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in India
(It is a 2740.1 km distance from Male with 4 hours, 34 minutes flight)
A-1/309, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029

Phone
+91 11 41717136 / 11 41717143
To call the embassy from Maldives, please dial +91

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Open now)

Time Right Now
Male: 12:51 PM, Wednesday 22 January 2025
New Delhi: 13:21 PM, Wednesday 22 January 2025
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in India

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Maldivesese citizens

There are two available methods for Maldivesese citizens and foreign passports living in Maldives to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Maldives? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Maldivesese passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (69 USD ~ 1059 MVR)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 16:00 PM, Maldives local time on 27 January 2025).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Maldivesese nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 461 Rufiyaa(MVR)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 537 Rufiyaa(MVR)

Eligible ports of entry

Maldivesese visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Male Maldives)
Phnom Penh International Airport 3544.5 km / 2202.5 miles (5 hours, 54 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 3480.3 km / 2162.5 miles (5 hours, 48 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 3395.8 km / 2110.0 miles (5 hours, 39 minutes)
Cham Yeam 3340.1 km / 2075.5 miles (5 hours, 34 minutes)
Poipet 3355.5 km / 2085.0 miles (5 hours, 35 minutes)
Bavet 3677.6 km / 2285.1 miles (6 hours, 7 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 3726.4 km / 2315.5 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)

Maldives & Cambodia travel information

Maldives Cambodia Differences
Local time 12:51 (22 January, 2025) 14:51 (22 January, 2025) There is no time difference between Maldives and Cambodia.
Population 541,535 16,742,861 16,201,326 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather moderate rain 29°C (Male) broken clouds 30°C (Phnom Penh) 1°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Male
  • Phnom Penh (3545.0 km / 2202.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (3480.0 km / 2163.0 miles)
Average distance is 3503 km or 2177 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Maldives
  • Upcoming holiday is March Equinox which will occur in 1 month, 3 weeks.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is March 8, 2025 which will start in 1 month, 1 week (Male local time)

Maldives Public Holidays 2025

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Maldives.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Republic Day Sunday, 26 January 2025 3 days, 9 hours
Lunar New Year Wednesday, 29 January 2025 6 days, 9 hours
Vasant Panchami Sunday, 02 February 2025 1 week, 3 days
Guru Ravidas Jayanti Wednesday, 12 February 2025 2 weeks, 6 days
Valentine's Day Friday, 14 February 2025 3 weeks, 1 day
Shivaji Jayanti Wednesday, 19 February 2025 3 weeks, 6 days
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti Sunday, 23 February 2025 1 month
Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri Wednesday, 26 February 2025 1 month
Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) Sunday, 02 March 2025 1 month, 1 week
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Maldives?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Maldives.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Maldivesese nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Maldivesese citizens is approximately (69 USD ~ 1059 MVR) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Maldives?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 16:30 PM on 28 January 2025 (Male local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Maldives, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.