🌏 Planning a trip to Cambodia? Whether you're dreaming of sunrise at Angkor Wat 🌅 or exploring the bustling streets of Phnom Penh 🛺, there's one essential thing to prepare before you land — your Cambodia Arrival Card.
I recently visited Siem Reap, and trust me, having everything sorted ahead of time made immigration a breeze. Here’s your complete guide to help fellow Malaysians travel smoother.👇
📄 What’s the Cambodia Arrival Card?
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The Cambodia Arrival Card is a short immigration and customs declaration form required for all foreign travellers (including Malaysians 🇲🇾) entering the country. It collects basic travel, identity, and customs information.
🔍 In simple terms, it’s a paper form that:
- Records your personal and passport details
- Declares your travel purpose and stay info
- Asks if you're carrying items like food, cash, or restricted goods
✅ This form is usually handed out during your flight, and submitted to immigration officers upon arrival.
🛃 Why Is It Important?
Filling out the Cambodia Arrival Card helps:
- ✅ Ensure smooth processing at immigration
- ✈️ Declare any goods, currency, or restricted items
- 📉 Avoid unnecessary delays or penalties
- 🛂 Provide contact and address details for your stay
📜 Cambodia also uses the card to register travellers for border control and biosecurity purposes.
🧾 Is the Arrival Card a Visa?
Nope.
The Cambodia Arrival Card is not a visa. It’s a separate immigration document required in addition to your visa.
🎟️ Malaysians enjoy visa-free entry to Cambodia for stays of up to 30 days for tourism.
But even if you don’t need a visa, you must still complete the arrival card at the border or airport.
👥 Who Needs to Fill In the Arrival Card?
If you’re a Malaysian passport holder flying into Cambodia, you’ll need to fill in the arrival card — whether you:
- Are visiting for tourism or business
- Enter via Phnom Penh (PNH), Siem Reap (REP), or Sihanoukville (KOS) airports
- Are travelling visa-free
🧒 Children can be included on their parent or guardian’s card.
Kuala Lumpur to Cambodia Flight
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📝 How to Fill Out the Cambodia Arrival Card
✈️ Option 1: Paper Form (Standard)
You'll receive the form on your flight or can get it at the airport before reaching immigration.
✅ Step 1: Personal Details
- Full name (as per passport)
- Passport number & nationality
- Date of birth
- Occupation
✅ Step 2: Travel Info
- Flight number
- Country of departure (e.g., Malaysia)
- Duration of stay
- Address in Cambodia (hotel or residence)
✅ Step 3: Customs Declarations
Answer Yes/No questions such as:
- Are you bringing food, plants, or animals?
- Are you carrying over USD $10,000?
- Do you have commercial goods or gifts?
🧳 Declare honestly — it’s better to be safe.
✅ Step 4: Health & Contact Info
Some versions of the card may ask for:
- Recent travel history
- Phone number/email
✅ Step 5: Sign & Submit
- Sign the card to confirm the info
- Hand it to immigration staff at the border
📱 OPTION 2: Digital Cambodia e‑Arrival Card (CeA) – For Air Travellers
Since July 1, 2024, Cambodia requires all air travellers to fill out the digital CeA before arriving.
✅ Step 1: Go to the Official Site
Visit: https://arrival.gov.kh
Or download the Cambodia e-Arrival app on iOS or Android
✅ Step 2: Start New Application
Click “Create New Declaration”
You can create an account or continue as a guest
✅ Step 3: Fill in Personal Information
- Full name
- Passport number
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Date of birth
- Upload passport photo (optional but recommended)
✅ Step 4: Travel Details
- Flight number and airline
- Arrival airport (Phnom Penh or Siem Reap)
- Country of departure (Malaysia)
- Date and time of arrival
- Address in Cambodia (hotel, Airbnb, etc.)
✅ Step 5: Customs & Health Declarations
Answer Yes/No to:
- Are you bringing food, animals, or plants?
- Cash exceeding USD $10,000?
- Medications or health issues?
- Any travel in high-risk countries in the past 14 days?
🧳 Be honest — false declarations can lead to fines or denial of entry.
✅ Step 6: Review and Submit
- Double-check all your info
- Submit the form
- You'll receive a QR code receipt via email or in-app
✅ Step 7: Use QR Code at Arrival
📱 Show your CeA QR code at:
- Self-service kiosks
- Immigration counter
🕐 When to Submit?
Method | Submit Time |
|---|---|
e‑Arrival (CeA) | ✅ 7 days before your flight |
Paper Form | ✈️ On plane or at land/sea border |
✅ Quick Recap:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
Is the Arrival Card a visa? | ❌ No |
Do Malaysians need it? | ✅ Yes |
When to fill it? | 🛬 On the plane or at the airport |
Digital version? | 🚫 Not yet |
Cost? | 💸 Free |
Submit to? | 🛃 Cambodian immigration |
Cheap Hotels in Phnom Penh
5 star
Very Good2030 Ulasan
Chamkar Morn Phnom Penh|2.13km dari pusat bandar
I stay here twice a year for business trips, and it's so convenient that all the staff speak Chinese! The breakfast selection is great, I just wish it started at 6 AM. If my flight is at 9 AM, I don't have time to eat.DariINR 5,099
Amazing267 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.65km dari pusat bandar
Facilities: Well-appointed. Cleanliness: The hotel was spotless, and all items were neatly arranged. Ambiance: Beautiful surroundings. Service: The staff were patient and attentive.DariINR 30,264
Amazing394 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.42km dari pusat bandar
it was an extremely luxurious hotel for us. the swimming pool, hot pool and gym were out of this world. they even had a steam bath and himalayan salt room. the location was very near all the major attractions and right outside there’s a very yummy spring roll kiosk to satiate our supper cravings. the staff were very accommodating and friendly. i would recommended this hotel for sureDariINR 14,729
Great119 Ulasan
Sangkat Chrouy Changva Phnom Penh|2.43km dari pusat bandar
Hotel was great, the pool is definitely the best feature 😀🏊🏻, my son loved having such a huge pool to swim around in. the bedroom was very spacious clean and comfortable. Our room had an amazing river view, we could see the river cruises lighting up theriver at night. Just beautiful. Breakfast was a wide variety of food, including fruit, soups and eggs to your liking. A big pkus was the strrt food stalls found just before reaching the hotel, delicious food very reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again.DariINR 4,505
Amazing108 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.88km dari pusat bandar
I loved the hotel! It was clean and comfy. They upgraded my room and prepared birthday decorations. It was a magical experience.DariINR 26,248
Amazing177 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|2.39km dari pusat bandar
Nice hotel, front desk staff was exceptionally friendly, and the service throughout our stay was impeccable.DariINR 5,839
Very Good44 Ulasan
Sangkat Chakto Mukh Phnom Penh|1.96km dari pusat bandar
This is my first time in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. My friend recommended this Sunflower Apartment Hotel, which is close to the airport, only a 20-minute drive away. Although the hotel is a bit old, the overall environment is still very good and it is worth staying again.DariINR 5,509
Very Good441 Ulasan
Chamkar Morn Phnom Penh|3.41km dari pusat bandar
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help with a smile. The location was convenient, making it easy to access nearby restaurants and attractions. I especially appreciated the quiet atmosphere and comfortable bed, which helped me rest well. The facilities were well organized and met my expectations. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely consider staying here again in the future.DariINR 5,337
Business travel
Great263 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|0.17km dari pusat bandar
The hotel's location is great, not far from the city center, and taxis are easily accessible. The front desk staff and other service personnel are exceptionally warm and helpful; they'll proactively assist you with your luggage, provide directions, and inquire about your needs. The rooftop pool is absolutely beautiful, especially when the sun is out, and the sky bar is also perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
The breakfast is quite rich; definitely wake up early to try the croissants, they're delicious, and the rice noodles are good too.
Overall, the stay was excellent! Highly recommended~ Great value for money and a wonderful experience!DariINR 2,391
Great190 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|2.6km dari pusat bandar
Nice and clean hotel. Comfortable Bed and powerful Air conditioning. The pool was acceptable, gym was bad. This hotel serves a decent breakfast too. I will definitely visit again if I'm going to Phnom Penh.DariINR 2,721
Very Good791 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.22km dari pusat bandar
Very good room, clean and got nice amenities. There is a rooftop smoking area on the 7th Floor that is 24/7, if you want easy access then be sure to ask to stay on the 7th floor. There's free lemon water downstairs in the lobby. Breakfast is quite decent, they make you a few different noodles as well as your standard breakfast buffet. There is a deposit of $100 USD required and they prefer cash as paying with card can take 1-30 days to return the money. There is some temporary parking out front so getting transport is quite easy, as well as getting food delivered. This place isn't marked on Grab so you'll need to be quite precise with the location for delivery, as well as providing a picture of outside of the hotel for your Grab delivery address. The room itself has automatic curtains, multi-styled plugs for international travelers, good lighting so you can sleep with the right amount of lights on if you want to. Hotel staff is confirmed to be 24/7 at reception, they'll always be someone there and they speak quite good English. Around the corner is a small local convenience store for buying extra water or local cigarettes. Down the road a bit is a 24/7 ABA Bank ATM that withdraws only in USD in amounts of 100USD bills so getting deposit for this place isn't that hard. However because the ATM does only 100USD bills, breaking this note at local shops is quite difficult.DariINR 2,668
Great398 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.57km dari pusat bandar
This is such a hidden Gem, i stayed here for 2 nights and tboroughly enjoyed my stay such a pleasant hotel and the staff went above and beyond, and i returned back to stay again 4 days later for another 3 nights, When i walked in the staff remembered all my preferences and greeted me with the great Combodian hospitality, i am going back to stay there again. donf miss out on the rooftop dining experience such a cozy place with all the fancy cocktails.DariINR 4,003
Very Good162 Ulasan
Sangkat Chakto Mukh Phnom Penh|0.92km dari pusat bandar
The hotel location is good. The room is basic. The bathroom is not well design. The long bath has no shower screen causing the whole bathroom floor to be wet.
The room face tissues are placed on the tea making tray exposed and most unhygienic.
Breakfast is too basic with mostly local dishes. Egg station is manned by a young lady who doesn’t seemed to be trained professionally. Staff attitude is good but need to have better command of English.
Overall, good value for money with its good location and a beautiful view of Independence Square from the roof top swimming pool.DariINR 4,240
Good537 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.72km dari pusat bandar
I would like to thank the staff for their friendly service. They were cooperative and let me get on with what I wanted to do. I think they knew the game. The location was good. One thing I found quite annoying was that there is an internal window in the room , if One walks in the corridor, the light comes on and wakes you up at night. So I didn't get a great sleep.DariINR 1,242
Very Good2386 Ulasan
Chamkar Morn Phnom Penh|2.19km dari pusat bandar
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Exceptional Stay and Outstanding Experience!
I recently stayed at this hotel, and from the moment I arrived until the moment I checked out, everything was absolutely exceptional. The hospitality here is truly impressive. Every staff member was friendly, polite, and always ready to assist with anything I needed. Their professionalism and warm service made my stay extremely comfortable.
The rooms were spotless, beautifully maintained, and had a fresh, luxurious feel. The bed was very comfortable, the lighting was perfect, and the bathroom was extremely clean and well-organized. Every small detail in the room showed how much care and effort the hotel puts into guest comfort.
The food was another highlight—delicious, well-prepared, and offered with a great variety, especially during breakfast. The overall environment of the hotel was calm, safe, and peaceful, making it a perfect place to relax. The location was also very convenient with easy access to nearby places.
Overall, this hotel gave me a truly memorable and perfect experience. Without any doubt, I will definitely come back again. If you’re looking for a clean, classy, and comfortable stay, this hotel is absolutely the best choice. Highly recommended! ❤️✨DariINR 2,338
Great97 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.68km dari pusat bandar
The perfect hotel in the centre of Phnom Penh with all the entertainment only minutes walk away from the hotel. Hotel is very nice and room are very well designed. Staff is very friendly and food in the skyward is very good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend for business or holiday travel in Phnom Penh.DariINR 3,633
Breakfast
Amazing1062 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|0.34km dari pusat bandar
Very spacious and comfortable room. worth for the price. There are a lot of Chinese restaurants within 6 mins walk. If you are craving for local cuisine might have to go to BKK area within 6 mins car journey.DariINR 5,258
Good46 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.37km dari pusat bandar
I was extremely happy with my choice to stay at Lavanya Boutique Hotel. The hotel and rooms are clean and comfortable. Just a few blocks walk to the restaurants and bars of the riverfront area, yet far enough away to avoid being in the loud and busy area. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The hotel offered a made-to-order daily breakfast with my rate.DariINR 2,655
Good394 Ulasan
Chamkar Morn Phnom Penh|0.98km dari pusat bandar
The location is good, but the entire floor and our room smells like cigarettes even though non-smoking sign is hanging on the wall . We also found some cigarettes butts and some trash under the bed. I see the building has so much potential. Would be nice if you focus more on cleanliness and be more strict with the smokers. Thank you.DariINR 1,797
Very Good240 Ulasan
Sangkat Chakto Mukh Phnom Penh|1.5km dari pusat bandar
This was our second stay at Le Botum. We were upgraded to a family room which was a lovely surprise as it was quite a bit larger and higher up than the original room we had booked - it also had a nice balcony with a great view of the Mekong. The rooftop pool and restaurant have stunning views of the Phnom Penh although the food in the restaurant is very average is is overpriced for what it is. The location of the hotel is very central.DariINR 3,844
Great24 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.57km dari pusat bandar
The room is large and comfortable, and the location is convenient. There is a bus downstairs. The space of one living room and one bedroom is very cost-effective. I stayed here for two nights in a row. The boss is very nice.DariINR 2,338
Amazing146 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.18km dari pusat bandar
We had a perfectly pleasant and quite a memorable stay at Plantation. The place is very beautiful, aesthetically peaceful and hence very calming. The rooms are very harmonious and spacious with high-quality furnishings, very comfortable bed/pillow, great water pressure etc., and overall very clean. The pool was visually stunning, surrounded by trees and cabanas; And was quite frequently cleaned, ridding it of leaves from the trees above. The whole place feels like a ”green haven” with flora and quite a few birds and frogs, and this amount of greenery is something we really love, but did not expect to find in Cambodia!
The people who keep it clean and running are the silent backbone of the place and I really appreciate the smiles and the greetings that feel quite genuine. Although I did encounter a couple of rude staff, with a mildly biased behaviour, I'm inclined to rather shrug it off keeping the other kind staff in mind.
Overall, a very pleasing and memorable stay at Plantation, that I'll definitely choose again.DariINR 7,741
Very Good229 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|1.52km dari pusat bandar
The hotel was fine. Nothing fancy, especially for Phnom Penh. Price was decent. Breakfast choices were very good. Close to outdoor market, convenience stores and restaurants. Service was very good. The servants were always friendly, smiling and willing to help. Plenty of tuk tuk drivers to accommodate you to wherever you wanted to go. Be aware, some will overcharge. My advice: always use Grab or Tada for your travel needs. You will always get a good price. Example: tuk tuk drivers charged us 30,000 riel on one of our trips. I booked same trip on Grab, cost us 9,100 riel. If I ever stay at this hotel again, which won’t be likely, I will always book a ride with Grab or Tada. Grab is generally faster at getting a driver but Tada is generally cheaper.DariINR 1,281
Very Good158 Ulasan
Doun Penh Phnom Penh|0.7km dari pusat bandar
The room is very spacious and comfortable. It also has a bathtub, so you can relax.
However, there are no shops around the hotel, which was a bit inconvenient.
The hotel staff are friendly, and it's a very good hotel.DariINR 1,770
🧳 Tips for a Smooth Arrival in Cambodia
🖊️ Bring a pen — so you can fill out the card on the plane
🏨 Know your hotel name & address in Cambodia
📸 Have a photo of your passport handy for reference
📱 Save your return flight details — sometimes asked
💵 Declare any cash over USD $10,000 to avoid trouble
📶 BONUS: Stay connected from Day 1 — grab a Cambodia eSIM or travel SIM card before you fly!
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Once you’ve sorted your Arrival Card, you can focus on the fun part: visiting temples in Siem Reap, cruising on the Mekong River, or trying delicious Khmer street food 🍜.
👉 Book your flight to Cambodia on Trip.com ✈️
👉 Find top-rated hotels near Angkor Wat or in Phnom Penh 🏨
👉 Buy your Cambodia travel SIM to stay online 📱
Happy travels, and jumpa lagi in Cambodia!
FAQs about Cambodia Arrival Card
📄 1. What is the Cambodia Arrival Card?
The Cambodia Arrival Card is a paper-based immigration and customs form required from all foreign travellers entering Cambodia. It collects your passport info, trip details, and customs declarations.🛂 2. Is the Arrival Card the same as a visa?
No. The Arrival Card is not a visa. Malaysians don’t need a visa for tourism stays up to 30 days, but the arrival card is still required.🛬 3. Do Malaysians need to fill it out?
Yes. Even though Malaysians can enter visa-free, all travellers (regardless of nationality) must complete the Arrival Card when entering Cambodia.🖊️ 4. When and where do I get the card?
You'll usually receive it: During your flight to Cambodia Or pick it up at the airport near immigration counters🧾 5. What info do I need to provide?
You'll need to fill in: Your name, passport number, nationality Flight details and reason for travel Address in Cambodia (e.g., hotel) Customs declarations (e.g., food, cash, medicines)🧒 6. Do children need their own arrival card?
Not necessarily. Children under 18 can be included on the same form as their parent or guardian.📱 7. Can I complete the arrival card online or digitally?
Not at this time. Cambodia does not have a digital arrival card. It’s a manual paper form only, for now.🚫8. What happens if I don’t fill out the card or lie?
You may face: Delays at immigration Fines or confiscation of undeclared items Possible entry denial in serious cases🆓 9. Is there any fee for the Arrival Card?
No — it's free. There’s no charge to fill out or submit the Cambodia Arrival Card.