Cambodia visa for Brazilian citizens — procedures and specifics

TL;DR

• Brazilian citizens enter Cambodia with a 30 USD tourist e-Visa or a visa on arrival (VOA) — Brazil’s Itamaraty confirms a visa is mandatory and recommends the e-Visa.
• Brazil-specific point: an international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on entry for travellers coming from Brazil (a country with risk of transmission).
• No Brazil-Cambodia tax treaty: Brazil is not among Cambodia’s treaty partners — no double-taxation relief, a key point for long-term residents.

Conditions

Standard Cambodian e-Visa conditions, with no nationality restriction:

• Brazilian passport valid ≥ 6 months after the entry date, with 1 blank page for the stamp.
• e-Visa printout (PDF) or VOA at airports (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville) and main land crossings.
• International yellow fever vaccination certificate: Cambodia requires it from travellers over 1 year of age arriving from a country with risk of transmission — which includes Brazil — or transiting more than 12 hours through such a country’s airport.

Procedures from Brazil

e-Visa (recommended)

At evisa.gov.kh — 30 USD by card, PDF within 3 business days. The Itamaraty explicitly points Brazilians to this official site for most cases. BRL payment is converted to USD at the daily rate.

Visa on arrival (VOA)

At international airports and main land border crossings. The Brazilian consular sheet confirms it: have 30 USD cash ready (payment in US dollars), a passport photo, and fill in the form handed out on board or available at the border post.

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Brasília

Cambodia has a Royal Embassy in Brasília (SHIS QL 16, Conjunto 04, Casa 05, Lago Sul, Brasília-DF; email camemb.bra@mfaic.gov.kh). In-person consular filing is possible (special cases, old passport), but the e-Visa is simpler and cheaper for short tourism. Check current fees with the embassy.

Long-stay visa: EB or ER

For stays > 60 consecutive days, switch to:

• EB (Ordinary Business) for working/founding a company; renewed yearly with an MLVT work permit. See EB visa guide.
• ER (Ordinary Retired) for retirees > 55 with pension proof; renewable indefinitely. See ER visa guide.

Tax: no Brazil-Cambodia treaty

Brazil has no double-taxation agreement with Cambodia. Cambodia’s treaty partners are around a dozen countries (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Macau, Türkiye…) — Brazil is not among them.

For a Brazilian resident in Cambodia:

• No treaty relief — you manage your cross-border tax exposure yourself (Cambodia does grant a unilateral credit for foreign tax paid on foreign-source salary, on documentation).
• Cambodia taxes residency beyond 183 days of presence — see the tax residence guide.
• On the Brazilian side, your tax-residency status and any saída fiscal definitiva follow Receita Federal rules, regardless of time in Cambodia.

FAQ

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. The Itamaraty states plainly: “Brasileiros necessitam de visto para visitar o Camboja.” A tourist e-Visa (30 USD, 30 days) or VOA suits a short stay.

Is a yellow fever vaccination certificate required?

Yes, in practice, for anyone arriving from Brazil. Cambodia requires the international yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers coming from a country with risk of transmission — Brazil is one. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure and carry the yellow card.

Is there a Brazil-Cambodia tax treaty?

No. No double-taxation agreement is in force. Cambodian residency applies beyond 183 days of presence; on the Brazilian side, your obligations follow Receita Federal rules.

Is the Brazilian driving licence valid in Cambodia?

The Brazilian licence (CNH) alone is not recognised. Get an international driving permit (1949/1968 conventions) in Brazil before departure, or convert to a Cambodian licence on arrival.