August 2, 2026
Updated August 2026. Every price and rule below was checked directly on the official Angkor Enterprise website on 2 August 2026.
An Angkor Wat ticket costs $37 for one day, $62 for three days, or $72 for seven days in 2026, and the only official seller is angkorenterprise.gov.kh. That’s the short answer. The longer answer matters, because the validity rules changed and most websites, and most AI answers, still quote the old ones.
I grew up inside Angkor Wat. My grandfather was the Grand Abbot of the pagoda within the temple walls, and I have spent more than ten years leading guests past the ticket checkpoints. This page answers the questions travelers actually ask us, with the current official rules rather than the versions that keep circulating from 2019.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Prices 2026: $37 (1-day), $62 (3-day), $72 (7-day). Under 12s free with a passport as proof.
- Only official seller: angkorenterprise.gov.kh, online or at the ticket office on Road 60. Tickets bought anywhere else are not valid.
- Validity: the 3-day pass covers any 3 days within 7 days, the 7-day pass any 7 days within 30. Days don’t need to be consecutive.
- The 4:45 PM rule: a ticket dated for tomorrow lets you in for sunset from 4:45 PM this evening, free.
- Sunrise days: have the pass on your phone before you sleep. Gates open at 5:00 AM.
Angkor Wat Tickets Cost $37, $62 or $72 in 2026
A 1-day pass costs $37, a 3-day pass $62, and a 7-day pass $72. Children under 12 enter free and don’t need a ticket at all, though staff may ask for a passport as proof of age. Those are the only prices; the official FAQ confirms there are no discounts for seniors or for visitors with disabilities.
| Pass | Price | Use it within | Photo required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day | $37 | The single date on the ticket | No |
| 3-day | $62 | Any 3 days within 7 days | Yes |
| 7-day | $72 | Any 7 days within 30 days | Yes |
Source: Angkor Enterprise, official ticket page, checked 2 August 2026.
Guests sometimes ask me whether a hotel or agency can get the pass cheaper. It can’t: Angkor Enterprise is a government institution, and the price is fixed everywhere it’s legally sold. In the first seven months of 2026, its own homepage counter records 431,638 foreign visitors buying a pass.
One honest disqualifier: if your itinerary has exactly one temple day, buy the $37 pass and stop there. The $62 upgrade only pays off from a second visiting day.
Foreign residents are the one special case. If you have lived in Cambodia for two years or more, you can apply for a free Special Pass at spass.angkorenterprise.gov.kh with your passport and proof of residency.
Angkor Wat Tickets Are Sold in Four Official Channels, Nowhere Else
Buy it at angkorenterprise.gov.kh, the government website run by Angkor Enterprise. Your ticket arrives by email as a QR code, priced exactly the same $37, $62 or $72 as the physical counter. Payment is by card: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, JCB, Diners Club or Discover.
There are four official ways to buy, and only four:
- The official website (QR code by email)
- The Angkor Pass mobile app, on the App Store and Google Play
- Self-service kiosks
- The ticket office on Road 60, about 4 km from the town centre, roughly 15 minutes from the temple checkpoints
The checkout is simple. You create a free account with email, Google, Apple or Facebook, then pick your visit date and pay by card. The one step worth preparing is the photo for the 3-day and 7-day passes: take your glasses off for it, and stand against a plain background with good contrast. Do the whole thing the evening before, not at 4:40 AM.
COMMON MISTAKE
The official domain ends in .gov.kh. Search results for “Angkor Wat tickets” fill up with lookalike sites and paid ads reselling the pass with a markup, and Angkor Enterprise’s own website warns that tickets purchased elsewhere are not valid. Type angkorenterprise.gov.kh directly into your browser, or buy at the official office, nowhere else.
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The 3-Day Pass Is Valid for 7 Days, Not 10
The 3-day pass works on any three days within a 7-day window, and the 7-day pass on any seven days within 30 days. The days do not need to be consecutive. Visit temples on Monday, rest by the pool on Tuesday, go back Wednesday. The pass doesn't mind.
Here's why I'm being precise about this. Most travel sites, including some of the biggest Angkor guides online, still say the 3-day pass is valid "within 10 days". AI answers now repeat both versions side by side, because their sources disagree. The official ticket card on angkorenterprise.gov.kh reads "Expires In 7 Days" as of August 2026. When a website tells you otherwise, check the date on the page.
Within any valid pass day, you're free to move as you like. The QR code is scanned by staff at each temple checkpoint rather than swallowed at a single entry gate. Going back to Bayon for the afternoon light after an 8 AM first visit is completely normal, and I recommend it.
The 4:45 PM Rule: A Free Sunset the Evening Before
Hold a ticket dated for tomorrow, any pass type, and Angkor Enterprise lets you enter the park from 4:45 PM this evening to watch the sunset. That evening doesn't count as a pass day; the ticket keeps its full validity for tomorrow's sunrise and daytime visit. It's written plainly in the official FAQ, and almost nobody uses it.
Two golden hours on one pass day, plus a free evening. My pick for that bonus sunset is Sras Srang: flat calm water with no climb, open until 7:00 PM as an official sunrise and sunset spot.
MY PICK
Planning a sunrise? Don't leave the ticket for the morning. Gates open at 5:00 AM and our own sunrise tours pick guests up at 4:45 AM, when the streets are dark and every minute counts. Buy the pass online the evening before at the latest, check the QR code opens on your phone, then sleep. Nobody should be fixing a payment problem by torchlight. Where to stand once you're inside is a topic of its own: our Angkor Wat sunrise guide covers it.
The Angkor Pass Covers 50+ Temples, Beng Mealea and Kbal Spean Included
Every Angkor pass covers all temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park, over 50 accessible sites on one ticket, from Angkor Wat itself out to Banteay Srei in the countryside. For a one-day visit, Angkor Enterprise suggests the Small Circuit; a 3-day or 7-day pass adds the Grand Circuit loop past Preah Khan and Pre Rup.
Two outlying favourites, Beng Mealea and Kbal Spean, are covered by your pass as well. You'll see individual tickets for them on the official site ($10 and $5), which confuses people; those exist only for travelers who want to see just that single site without buying an Angkor Pass. Holding a 1-day, 3-day or 7-day pass? You're already covered at both.
Only two sites need their own ticket on top of the pass:
- Kulen Mountain: $20. The official FAQ states it directly: not included in the Angkor Pass.
- Koh Ker: $15. Its own temple park, with its own 1-day ticket.
Temple opening hours are a separate topic with their own quirks, and most websites still print the old times. We keep a locally verified list in our Angkor temple opening hours guide. The short version printed on the ticket itself: entry from 5:00 AM, closing 6:30 PM, with sunrise and sunset spots open longer.
Under-12s Enter Free: Kid Rules, Pass Photos and QR Checkpoints
Children under 12 need no ticket and pay nothing; carry their passport in case staff ask for proof of age. One rule families rarely hear before arriving: the official FAQ bars under-12s from climbing the Bakan, the steep upper tower of Angkor Wat. Plan for it. The galleries below give kids plenty to look at while one parent climbs, and the stairs really are that steep.
The photo rule is simpler than forums suggest. A 1-day ticket needs no photo at all. The 3-day and 7-day passes require one for identification, taken at the counter or uploaded during online checkout, which is also why those passes can't be shared or transferred.
On the day, the QR code on your phone screen is enough. Staff with handheld scanners check it at each temple checkpoint before you enter. If you bought several tickets in one order, staff can scan a single QR code for the group; the whole purchase shows on their screen. And if a ticket ever fails to arrive, check your spam folder first, then contact Angkor Enterprise support at (+855) 63 965 414 or [email protected] with your payment reference.
The Bakan stairs at Angkor Wat. Visitors 12 and older only.
Beng Mealea, covered by your Angkor Pass.
Angkor Wat Ticket FAQ
Can I buy Angkor Wat tickets at the temple gate?
No, tickets are not sold at the temples. The official sellers are angkorenterprise.gov.kh, the Angkor Pass app, the self-service kiosks, and the ticket office on Road 60. Buy online before your temple day and skip the errand entirely.
Do the 3 days on a 3-day pass have to be consecutive?
No, the 3-day pass covers any three visiting days within 7 days of its start date. A temple day, a rest day, then two more temple days works fine on one $62 pass.
Can I visit the same temple twice on one ticket?
Yes, on a valid pass day your QR code works at every checkpoint, so returning to a temple later the same day is no problem. Angkor Wat at 5:30 AM and again at 4 PM are two different buildings in feel.
Do I need to print my Angkor ticket?
No, the QR code on your phone is accepted at every checkpoint. A screenshot saved to your photos is smart backup for the moments when park Wi-Fi and mobile data both sulk.
Do children need an Angkor pass?
Children under 12 enter free with no ticket. Bring their passport as proof of age. Note that under-12s may not climb the Bakan, the upper tower of Angkor Wat.
Is there a discount for seniors, students or residents?
There are no senior or disability discounts, per the official FAQ. The one exception is the free Special Pass for foreigners who have lived in Cambodia for at least two years, applied for at spass.angkorenterprise.gov.kh.
Is Banteay Srei included in the Angkor pass?
Yes, Banteay Srei sits inside the Angkor Archaeological Park and the standard pass covers it; there's even an official pass counter at its entrance. Beng Mealea and Kbal Spean are covered by the pass too. The only sites needing their own ticket are Kulen Mountain ($20) and Koh Ker ($15).
What time does the Angkor park open and close?
The ticket card prints entry from 5:00 AM and closing at 6:30 PM. Individual temples vary: Angkor Wat opens at 5:00 AM for sunrise, most others at 6:00 AM, and the designated sunrise and sunset spots stay open until 7:00 PM. Our opening hours guide lists every temple.
I paid online but no ticket arrived. What now?
Check your spam folder and confirm the email address you entered. If the QR code still hasn't arrived, contact Angkor Enterprise support with your payment reference: (+855) 63 965 414, daily 5:30 AM to 5 PM, or [email protected]. Don't pay twice without checking first; the official FAQ warns that retrying can create double charges.
After the Ticket: Private Angkor Tours from Siem Reap
The pass is the one thing guests buy themselves, since it's issued in your name. Everything after that is what Adventures Cambodia does: private routes through the park in a vintage Willys Jeep or on a Vespa, with e-bikes for riders who want the forest trails. The routes are timed around the crowds by guides who have worked these temples for over a decade. On our private sunrise tour, you're picked up at 4:45 AM with your QR code ready on your phone, and the day simply works.
I watched this park from the pagoda steps as a child, long before there were QR codes at the checkpoints. The ticket rules change; the reason people come doesn't. For planning the rest of the visit, dress code included, start with our complete Angkor travel guide. And if you'd like the temples explained by people who grew up with them, browse our private Angkor tours, or ask us anything on the FAQ page first.
