The Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh issues Thai visas to Cambodians and to foreigners in Cambodia, and its general visa page is blunt about who may use it: "All passport holders can apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh." It has been e-Visa only since 8 October 2024, and it quotes one processing time for everything: 10 working days, not counting the day you submit.
The thing people get wrong in 2026 is the trip itself. Cambodia used to be the easy overland run from Bangkok via Aranyaprathet and Poipet, but Thailand's land border crossings with Cambodia have been closed since the 2025 border clashes. Nation Thailand reported on 1 June 2026 that the Aranyaprathet checkpoint had not reopened, and that the Prime Minister had said in May 2026 that the crossings would stay closed until Cambodia accepted Thailand's conditions. Confirm the status of any crossing before you travel, and plan on flying both ways.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh |
| Address | No. 196 Preah Norodom Boulevard, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Phone | +855 23 726 307-8 |
| Fax | +855 23 726 303 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 08:30-12:00 and 13:30-16:30 |
| Closed | Public holidays |
| Who can apply | "All passport holders", per the embassy; some nationalities need extra approval from Bangkok |
| How to apply | Online only, at thaievisa.go.th; walk-in applications are no longer accepted |
| Stated processing time | 10 working days for all visa types, excluding the day of submission; no expedited option except medical or family emergencies with proof |
| Fees (USD) | Tourist 40 single / 200 multiple; Non-Immigrant 80 single / 200 multiple; DTV 400; Transit 35 (fee announcement dated 16 July 2024, read 16 Sep 2026) |
Which Areas This Mission Covers
The embassy does not publish a province-by-province jurisdiction for visas. Its visa pages treat it as the Thai visa office for Cambodia as a whole, and they list the following categories:
- Tourist Visa (TR) and Transit Visa
- Medical Tourist Visa (MT)
- Non-Immigrant O: Thai family, dependants, retirement, volunteer
- Non-Immigrant ED: students
- Non-Immigrant B: business and work
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Rules for Foreign (Non-Cambodian) Applicants
| Question | What the embassy says |
|---|---|
| Can non-Cambodians apply? | Yes. "All passport holders can apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh" (general visa information page, updated 6 December 2024) |
| Any nationality restrictions? | Citizens of certain countries need additional documents and approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, which takes at least one month |
| Residence requirement? | None published for tourist or Non-Immigrant visas |
| Must I be in Cambodia? | The embassy does not spell this out. Its page says you can apply online "anytime and anywhere", which refers to the portal. The e-Visa system routes files to the mission covering where the applicant is, and the Thai missions in Malaysia reject applications made from outside their country. Apply from inside Cambodia |
| DTV as a visitor? | Not from 31 August 2026. The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane describes the new DTV rule as worldwide: applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of the country where they apply. Phnom Penh's own DTV page dates from July 2024 and has not been updated, so ask the embassy before paying |
The embassy's tourist visa page, last updated in 2022, asks for evidence of travel in and out of Thailand and funds of at least USD 1,000 per person or USD 2,000 per family.
Do You Need a Visa?
Cambodian citizens on ordinary passports can stay in Thailand for up to 14 days under a bilateral agreement (Department of Consular Affairs list, 24 February 2025). The embassy's own visa page describes the same thing: Cambodians entering Thailand for less than 14 days do not need a visa. That agreement is separate from the new exemption lists.
Western passport holders (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU) get a 30-day visa exemption on arrival in Thailand since 15 September 2026, down from 60, extendable once at a Thai immigration office by up to 30 days for 1,900 THB (form TM.7). It covers tourism only. The new two-per-year cap applies to exemption entries through land borders; with the Cambodian crossings closed, a return from Phnom Penh will normally be by air. See the visa exemption guide and what changed on 15 September.
You need the embassy when you want a tourist visa, a Non-Immigrant visa, a DTV (if you are Cambodian or a Cambodian permanent resident), or legalisation of documents (USD 15 per stamp).
How to Apply
- Be in Cambodia, and have your documents scanned.
- Apply at thaievisa.go.th and select the Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh. The embassy no longer takes walk-in applications.
- Upload the documents for your category. Each visa type has its own page on the embassy site.
- Pay the fee shown in the portal. The embassy's published fees are in US dollars and are "subject to change as a result of the exchange rate and Thailand's regulations."
- Wait 10 working days. The day you submit doesn't count. There is no express service; the embassy only speeds up medical or family emergencies, with proof such as a medical or death certificate.
Practical Notes
Ten working days is two calendar weeks. Add Thai and Cambodian public holidays and it can run longer. There is no fast track, so do not book a flight back to Thailand for the day after you apply.
Some nationalities take a month or more. If your nationality needs Ministry approval, the embassy says that takes at least one month.
Only the listed fees. The fee announcement ends with a note that the embassy accepts only the published fees and that "no other or additional fees" apply. Anyone asking for a surcharge is not the embassy.
Old counter hours are obsolete. The embassy's contact page still shows visa submission and collection times from 2022. Since e-Visa there is nothing to submit or collect at the counter.
Getting there. Because the land crossings are closed, the Aranyaprathet and Poipet route in older guides does not currently work. Our Cambodia visa run page tracks the border status. The Thai government said in December 2025 that commercial flights between Thailand and Cambodia were still operating and were the first option for travellers. If you need a Thai visa and want to go overland, Laos and Malaysia are the working alternatives. Check the Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur pages for their rules on foreign applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners apply for a Thai visa in Phnom Penh?
Yes. The embassy states that all passport holders can apply, though citizens of certain countries need extra approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that takes at least a month. Applications are made online through the Thai e-Visa portal.
How long does a Thai visa take in Phnom Penh?
10 working days for every visa type, not counting the day of submission. The embassy offers no expedited service except for medical or family emergencies backed by proof.
How much is a Thai tourist visa in Phnom Penh?
USD 40 for a single entry and USD 200 for multiple entries, according to the embassy's fee announcement dated 16 July 2024. A single-entry Non-Immigrant visa is USD 80 and a DTV is USD 400.
Is the Thailand-Cambodia border open for visa runs?
Thailand closed its land crossings with Cambodia after the 2025 border clashes, and as of June 2026 reporting they had not reopened. Check the current status before travelling. Flying between Bangkok and Phnom Penh is the reliable option.
Can I get a DTV at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh?
Only if you are a Cambodian national or permanent resident, under the DTV rule that took effect worldwide on 31 August 2026. The embassy's own DTV page has not yet been updated, so confirm with the embassy before applying.
Do Cambodians need a visa for Thailand?
Not for visits of up to 14 days. Cambodian ordinary passport holders are covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement. Longer or non-tourist stays need a visa from this embassy.
Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: General Information for Visa Applicants (eligibility, processing; updated 6 Dec 2024)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: Announcement on Consular Service Fees (16 July 2024, PDF)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: Electronic Visa service from 8 October 2024
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: Tourist Visa (TR)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh: Contact Us (address, phone, hours)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane: Applying for a Visa (worldwide DTV rule from 31 August 2026)
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA: Bilateral visa exemption agreements for ordinary passports (24 Feb 2025)
- Nation Thailand: Government denies Aranyaprathet border reopening (1 June 2026)
- Thai Government Public Relations Department: Thailand-Cambodia border situation, 19 December 2025
- TAT Newsroom: New 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
