Visa for Spain from Cambodia: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Cambodian nationals do not enjoy visa-free entry to the Schengen Area. For a tourist trip to Spain you need a uniform Type C visa. It is valid across the whole Schengen Area, but you must apply to Spain when it is your only or principal destination.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare: a passport valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure, a completed Schengen form, a recent compliant photo, a round-trip flight reservation, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for medical care and repatriation. The visa fee is normally €90 for an adult (reduced for children). Confirm the exact amount with the official source.

Apply through the Spanish consulate responsible for Cambodia or its authorised visa centre (VFS Global, BLS or TLScontact). Because Spain does not always maintain a mission in Phnom Penh, check exteriores.gob.es to see which consulate or partner handles Cambodian files. Book an appointment and attend in person so your biometrics (fingerprints) can be captured.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Spain is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Spain has no consulate in Cambodia, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Cambodia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Cambodia 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.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, and longer in peak season or if additional checks are needed. You may file up to six months before travel and no later than 15 days before. Do not buy non-refundable tickets or accommodation until the visa is in hand.

Refusals often stem from insurance below €30,000, applying to the wrong Schengen state (Spain not being the main destination), weak proof of funds, or a passport with too little validity. Book your appointment early, as slots at visa centres can fill up quickly.