Cambodia visa on arrival for citizens of France: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Cambodia, and citizens of France can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA). Within 7 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Cambodia visa from France
Yes. French nationals need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for online before departure.
French travellers require a visa to enter Cambodia and can obtain it as an e-Visa through the official portal evisa.gov.kh. The application is made online, from France, before boarding. The passport must remain valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, a visa is required for French travellers: the visa on arrival and the tourist e-Visa both cover short stays. A visa on arrival exists at certain entry points, but an e-Visa obtained in advance simplifies boarding and the border crossing. Check the permitted length of stay and number of entries on the official portal.
How much does a visa for Cambodia cost from France?
The official fee for a visa for Cambodia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
Cambodia e-Visa, applied for online before departure: 30 USD.
What does a visa for Cambodia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Cambodia?
Documents published for the online application (Cambodia e-Visa):
- Passport valid 6 months
- Recent passport photo
- Email + payment card
No separate list is published for the visa issued on arrival in a source we can verify: confirm with the official source which documents the counter will ask for.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a recent passport photo in the required format, your itinerary and proof of accommodation. The exact fee should be verified on the official portal at the time of application. Make sure the photo meets the guidelines, or it may be rejected.
How to apply for a visa for Cambodia from France
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
Another route is open to your nationality: Cambodia e-Visa, applied for online before departure.
How and where to apply
Go to the official site evisa.gov.kh, start your file and complete the online form from France. You upload a photo, pay by card and receive the e-Visa by email to print. No embassy visit is needed for a standard tourist stay.
Where do you apply for a visa for Cambodia from France?
A visa on arrival for Cambodia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Cambodia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Through the online application (Cambodia e-Visa): 3 business days.
Processing and tips
Submit the application several days before departure to cover any processing delay. Print the e-Visa twice: one copy for entry and one for exit. Check that the name and passport number match your document exactly.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the e-Visa with the visa on arrival: each channel has its own conditions and accepted entry points. Avoid unofficial middleman sites that overcharge; use evisa.gov.kh only. A passport valid for under six months is a frequent cause of refusal.
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Other visa types for Cambodia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Cambodge e-Visa: portail officiel
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale du Cambodge
- France Diplomatie: Conseils aux voyageurs, Cambodge
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Work Permit
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (ES)
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Cambodia e-Visa
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days (single entry, 90-day validity)
Price
30 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Business eVisa (E)
Consular visa
Duration
90 days (extendable)
Price
35 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement visa (ER)
Retirement visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to Extend Your Stay in Cambodia
- Submit the extension request before the initial visa expires at the immigration office in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
- Have cash in USD ready to pay the extension fees.
- Keep a copy of your passport and visa in case of loss.
- Download and complete the electronic arrival card (Cambodia e-Arrival) within 7 days prior to your arrival.
A traveler arrives with a tourist visa on arrival (30 days), then extends it by an additional 30 days in Phnom Penh for a total of 60 days on site. They prepare in advance a passport photo, the exact amount in USD, and download the Cambodia e-Arrival application before departure.
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