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๐ฐ๐ญ Does a Cambodian need a visa for Japan ๐ฏ๐ต?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Cambodian passport holders need a visa for Japan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cambodian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Japan or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Japan at a glance
Capital: Tokyo ยท Currency: Japanese yen (JPY, ยฅ) ยท Official languages: Japanese ยท Calling code: +81
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Japan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 15 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, G plugs bring a travel adapter for Japan's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (Japan: 100 V; Cambodia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Japan
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Japan, contact the embassy of Cambodia:
- Embassy of Cambodia, Tokyo
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Japan for Cambodian passport holders
- ๐ฒ๐ด Macau โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ณ Brunei โ Visa-free 14 days
- ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฎ๐ท Iran โ Visa-free 15 days
- ๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฒ๐ฒ Myanmar โ Visa-free 14 days
The other way round
๐ฏ๐ต Japanese passport holders visiting Cambodia: Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Cambodian passport at a glance
All destinations for Cambodia passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Japan โ
Questions
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Cambodian passport holders need a visa for Japan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Japanese need a visa for Cambodia?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, usually at the airport or land border.