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South Africa visa for Cambodian citizens

Visa required

Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

Where Cambodian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Cambodia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Cambodia from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (532 km from Phnom Penh). Measured from Phnom Penh, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,000 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,057 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Cambodia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Cambodia

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Cambodia to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Cambodian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Cambodian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Cambodian citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Cambodia. Cambodian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Cambodia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Cambodian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Cambodian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Cambodia

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Cambodia?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Cambodia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for Cambodia.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Cambodian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Cambodian citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.