Background
The Royal Government of Cambodia decided to grant a temporary visa exemption for Chinese citizens permitting stays of up to 14 days from 15 June to 15 October 2026 as part of a targeted tourism promotion for the green season.
The Ministry of Tourism led a delegation to Haikou, Hainan on 21 May 2026 to promote the trial visa-exemption policy and the “Visit Cambodia in the Green Season” campaign with provincial authorities, major tourism enterprises and travel influencers.
Scope of Application
The visa exemption applies to holders of People’s Republic of China passports for entries made between 15 June and 15 October 2026, allowing a maximum continuous stay of 14 days per visit. The measure was presented to Chinese provincial authorities and private-sector partners during promotional events in Haikou, Hainan.
Key Provisions or Decisions
• The Royal Government of Cambodia authorised a visa-exemption period specifically dated 15 June–15 October 2026 for Chinese nationals, with a 14-day stay limit.
• Ministry officials, led by H.E. Huot Hak, engaged with Haikou municipal tourism officials and representatives of 15 state-owned and private tourism enterprises to publicise the policy and related promotional activities.
• Participating enterprises pledged to expand outbound promotion and aim to increase Chinese arrivals, including a collective target to bring 500,000 Chinese tourists to Cambodia in 2026 through the visa-exemption and green-season campaigns.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Tour operators, hotels and airlines should adjust operational planning for the 15 June–15 October window to reflect the temporary visa-exemption period and the 14-day stay limitation. Providers involved in marketing and distribution are positioned to coordinate familiarization trips (FAM Trips), joint promotions with Chinese partners, and charter services aligned with the policy.
Private-sector commitments presented during the Haikou events indicate intensified cooperation opportunities for Cambodian and Chinese travel businesses; companies should document contractual terms for FAM trips, package offerings and charter operations to ensure commercial clarity.
Official Source
Ministry of Tourism (Cambodia), Facebook post and program notes from the Haikou delegation visit, 21 May 2026. Source: Ministry of Tourism Facebook post (published 21 May 2026).
