How to Buy Angkor Wat Tickets — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Buying your Angkor Pass is a simple process — but knowing exactly where to go, when to go, and what to expect at each purchase point can save you 20–30 minutes on a time-sensitive morning. This guide walks through every method, step by step.

Method 1: Buy Online (Recommended for Sunrise Visitors)

Step-by-step online purchase:

1. Go to ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh (the official website — no third-party platforms issue genuine Angkor Passes)
2. Select your pass type: 1-Day, 3-Day, or 7-Day
3. Enter your personal details (name, nationality, passport number)
4. Upload a passport-style photograph — clear face, plain background, no sunglasses
5. Select your first intended visit date (this starts the validity window)
6. Pay by Visa or Mastercard ($37, $62, or $72)
7. Receive your pass as a QR code by email
8. Present the QR code (on your phone or printed) at temple entrances — guards scan it and check your face against the uploaded photo

Key online purchase notes:

• The QR code on your phone is accepted — you do not need to print anything
• Your pass is linked to your uploaded photograph — it is non-transferable
• You can purchase for multiple people in a single transaction (each person requires their own photograph and details)
• Children under 12 do not require a pass — do not purchase one for them
• Payment is processed in USD regardless of your home currency

Method 2: The Angkor Ticket Office (Main Office)

Location: Apsara Road, Siem Reap. Most tuk-tuk drivers know it as “the ticket office.” GPS coordinates are widely available on Google Maps. The office is not inside the Angkor Archaeological Park — it is on the road leading to the park.

What to bring:

• Your passport (staff check your identity against the pass photograph)
• Cash in USD (all transactions are in USD; some counters accept credit cards but cash is safer)
• A phone or paper note with the pass type and number of people

Queue times by period:

• Peak season (December–January), before sunrise: 15–30 minutes
• Peak season, during normal hours: 5–15 minutes
• Shoulder season: 2–5 minutes
• Low season (June–September): Almost no queue

The evening purchase advantage: If you buy your 1-Day pass after 5:00 PM, it is immediately valid and also covers the following day. For a sunrise visit, buying your pass between 3:00–5:00 PM the afternoon before is the optimal strategy — you arrive at the temples the next morning with your pass already in hand.

Method 3: Self-Service Kiosks at Heritage Walk Mall

Self-service kiosks are available at Heritage Walk Mall in central Siem Reap. The process is similar to online purchase — you enter your details and photograph at the kiosk touchscreen. This is a useful option for visitors who want an in-person purchase experience without travelling to the Apsara Road ticket office. Operating hours follow the mall’s hours, which are typically 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Can I Buy an Angkor Pass Through My Tour or Hotel?

No reputable hotel or tour operator sells Angkor Passes directly — the pass is sold exclusively through Angkor Enterprise. However, if you book a guided tour from Siem Reap, many tour operators will include an Angkor Pass in the tour price, purchasing it on your behalf at the ticket office on the day. If this is the case, confirm with the operator before booking whether the pass is included or additional.

Beware: any guesthouse or street vendor claiming to sell Angkor Passes directly (not as part of a tour) is either re-selling at a markup or operating fraudulently. Only Angkor Enterprise’s three official channels issue genuine passes.

What Happens If I Buy the Wrong Pass?

Angkor Passes are non-refundable. There are no upgrades available at the ticket office — a 1-day pass cannot be converted to a 3-day pass after purchase. If you realise you need more days, you must purchase an additional pass. Given that the 3-day pass at $62 saves $49 versus three 1-day passes, the safest approach is to overestimate your needs and buy the 3-day or 7-day pass.