Laos
Cambodia
Cambodia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Cambodia, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Cambodian citizens travelling to Laos
CambodiaLaos Visa-free, 30 days Laos visa for citizens of Cambodia
Travel advice for Cambodia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Lao citizens planning a trip to Cambodia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cambodia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Cambodia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Cambodia (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Cambodia
Lao citizens may stay in Cambodia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Cambodia.
Cambodia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Thailand and Vietnam admit Lao citizens visa-free.
Cambodian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos admits Cambodian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Cambodia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Cambodia, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Cambodia?
Lao citizens can stay in Cambodia for up to 30 days.
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos admits Cambodian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Cambodia visa-free?
Yes, Lao citizens can enter Cambodia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.