Laos to Cambodia: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇱🇦 Laos → 🇰🇭 Cambodia
Visa Free

Up to 30 days without a visa.

Laos citizens can enter Cambodia without a visa for up to 30 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~25, NYC=100).

Laos Passport Strength

20 Visa-free
21 Visa on arrival
60 e-Visa
98 Visa required

Entry Details — Cambodia

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
30 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Cambodia
24.8
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Cambodia
20%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$620/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

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Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cambodia and Laos have a broadly similar cost of living (index 25 vs 26, NYC=100).
Cambodia cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cambodia — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Laos citizens need a visa to visit Cambodia?+

Laos passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Cambodia. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Laos passport holders stay in Cambodia?+

The authorised stay for Laos citizens in Cambodia is 30 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Cambodia?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Cambodia?+

The cost of living index for Cambodia is 24.8 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Cambodia.

What documents are required for Laos citizens to enter Cambodia?+

A valid Laos passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.