Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao passport holders will enjoy visa-free entry between 15 June and 15 October 2026, allowing multiple 14-day visits during the peak summer season. Taiwan passport holders are excluded. Travelers need only file the country’s digital E-Arrival Card before departure; no fees apply.
The measure targets a crucial source market: 1.1 million mainland visitors entered Cambodia in the first 11 months of 2025—21 % of all arrivals but still well below the 2.3 million record set in 2019. Officials hope the waiver will refill hotel pipelines in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and the Sihanoukville coast, and spur bookings for the new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport.
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For Chinese corporates the pilot slashes lead times for site inspections along the fast-growing China-Cambodia Industrial Corridor. Mobility managers should, however, watch that the waiver cannot be converted to a work permit; overstays attract daily fines and possible blacklisting. Companies sending staff for longer projects must still secure the Cambodian EB business visa and multiple-entry extensions.
Security advisers caution that Cambodia is simultaneously cracking down on online-scam syndicates that have tarnished its image. Employers should brief travelers on common fraud schemes, register itineraries with local partners and ensure comprehensive insurance.
If the pilot delivers the hoped-for revenue bump, Phnom Penh may extend the waiver or negotiate a reciprocal scheme for Cambodian nationals visiting China—talks officials say are already under way.
The measure targets a crucial source market: 1.1 million mainland visitors entered Cambodia in the first 11 months of 2025—21 % of all arrivals but still well below the 2.3 million record set in 2019. Officials hope the waiver will refill hotel pipelines in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and the Sihanoukville coast, and spur bookings for the new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport.
For Chinese corporates the pilot slashes lead times for site inspections along the fast-growing China-Cambodia Industrial Corridor. Mobility managers should, however, watch that the waiver cannot be converted to a work permit; overstays attract daily fines and possible blacklisting. Companies sending staff for longer projects must still secure the Cambodian EB business visa and multiple-entry extensions.
Security advisers caution that Cambodia is simultaneously cracking down on online-scam syndicates that have tarnished its image. Employers should brief travelers on common fraud schemes, register itineraries with local partners and ensure comprehensive insurance.
If the pilot delivers the hoped-for revenue bump, Phnom Penh may extend the waiver or negotiate a reciprocal scheme for Cambodian nationals visiting China—talks officials say are already under way.
Source: VisaHQ Global Mobility News
