Cambodia visa for Russian citizens — procedures and specifics

TL;DR

• Russian citizens enter Cambodia with a 30 USD tourist e-Visa or a visa on arrival (VOA) — a visa is mandatory, there is no visa exemption between Russia and Cambodia.
• No Russia-Cambodia tax treaty in force: no treaty relief, and Cambodia taxes residency beyond 183 days of presence.
• Payment note: since 2022, Visa/Mastercard cards issued by Russian banks generally no longer work abroad; bring USD cash and check the international validity of your payment means.

Conditions

Standard Cambodian e-Visa conditions, with no nationality restriction — Russia is not on the e-Visa excluded list:

• Russian passport valid ≥ 6 months after the entry date.
• Passport undamaged: entry is normally refused with a damaged passport or missing pages.
• 1 blank page for the entry stamp.
• e-Visa printout (PDF) or VOA at airports (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville) and main land crossings.

Procedures from Russia

e-Visa (recommended)

At evisa.gov.kh — 30 USD by card, PDF within 3 business days. Apply a few days before departure. Note: payment is by international card — see the payment-cards note below, as a card issued by a Russian bank is generally declined. Use an internationally valid card if needed.

Visa on arrival (VOA)

At international airports and main land border crossings. Have 30 USD cash ready (payment is in US dollars) plus a passport photo — cards are not always accepted. This is the safest option if your cards fail abroad.

Russian Embassy in Phnom Penh

The Embassy of the Russian Federation is at 213 Boulevard Sothearos, Phnom Penh (tel. +855 23 217 694 / 210 931). It provides consular assistance to Russian nationals in Cambodia (passport, civil status, emergencies) but does not issue the Cambodian visa: to enter Cambodia, use the e-Visa or VOA. Check current hours and services 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 Russia-Cambodia treaty

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

For a Russian resident in Cambodia:

• No treaty relief — you manage your cross-border tax exposure yourself.
• Cambodia taxes residency beyond 183 days of presence in the year (worldwide income for residents) — see the tax residence guide.
• Income tax is administered by the General Department of Taxation (GDT); declared employees also contribute to the NSSF.

FAQ

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. There is no visa exemption between Russia and Cambodia. A tourist e-Visa (30 USD, 30 days, evisa.gov.kh) or VOA suits a short stay. Russia is not on the e-Visa excluded-nationalities list.

Must the Russian passport be valid for 6 months?

Yes — at least 6 months after entry, and undamaged (a damaged passport or missing pages can mean refused entry).

Will my Russian bank card work in Cambodia?

Generally no. Since 2022, Visa/Mastercard cards issued by Russian banks no longer work abroad, and “Mir” cards are not accepted in Cambodia. Bring USD cash and, to pay the e-Visa online, an internationally valid card.

Is there a Russia-Cambodia tax treaty?

No. No double-taxation agreement is in force. You get no treaty relief; on the Cambodian side, tax residency applies beyond 183 days of presence in the year. See the tax residence guide.

Is the Russian driving licence valid in Cambodia?

The Russian licence alone is not recognised. Get an international driving permit (IDP) in Russia before departure, or convert to a Cambodian licence on arrival.