Cambodia entry rules for travellers from France
French visitors have long favoured Cambodia for Angkor, Phnom Penh and coastal holidays. Searches for do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia / visa Cambodge Français have a clear answer: yes. Ordinary French passports are not visa-exempt. Whether you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Lyon or Marseille—often via the Gulf, Singapore or Bangkok—you need a Cambodian visa that matches your entry point.
This English-language guide covers Cambodia eVisa for France applicants, visa on arrival, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris, the free e-Arrival Card, and a short note on the special K visa that may apply when a French traveller has a Cambodian parent. Dual nationals should keep the same passport booklet for the eVisa form and immigration.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. Every ordinary French tourist or short business visit to Cambodia requires a visa—arranged before departure or at an authorised arrival post. A typical permission is single entry with a stay of up to 30 days. eVisa letters commonly allow first entry within about three months of issue; always read the dates on your PDF.
French official travel advice also stresses passport validity around the visa period. Renew early if your booklet is close to expiry, then apply with the new passport so names and numbers stay consistent.
Which visa path suits travellers from France?
| Path | Best for | Stay | France-specific note |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (online) | Most holidays and short business trips from France | ~30 days, single entry | No visit to Paris embassy required |
| Visa on arrival | Flexible dates; some land crossings | ~30 days, single entry | USD cash; queues after long-haul flights |
| Paris embassy | Sticker visa; applicants who prefer in-person filing | Usually ~30 days | 4 rue Adolphe Yvon, 75116 Paris |
| K visa (family link) | French nationals with a Cambodian parent | Special rules | Documents proving filiation required |
Cambodia eVisa for French citizens
The electronic visa is the path most French travellers choose when researching a Cambodia visa for France. You complete the form online, upload scans, pay by card and receive an approval PDF—useful when you are still coordinating flights from Île-de-France or the regions.
- Tourist (Type T): holidays, family visits, temple circuits
- Business (Type E): meetings and short professional missions—not local employment without further authorisation
- Validity: single entry; stay up to 30 days; first entry commonly within three months of issuance
- Apply via: this portal or evisa.gov.kh
- Documents: French passport biodata scan, compliant portrait photo, email, payment card
- Fee: visa fee applies; process fee applicable at checkout (see fees)
- Timing: commonly about three business days; apply earlier around school holidays and peak dry season
Not every land border accepts eVisa. Confirm your entry post on the ports list before you apply—especially if you plan to overland from Thailand, Vietnam or Laos.
Visa on arrival for French passport holders
French citizens are generally eligible for Cambodia tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and equipped land borders. Bring any photo the desk requests and cash in US dollars for the fee.
After a night flight from Paris, many travellers prefer presenting a printed eVisa rather than joining the VOA queue. Details: visa on arrival.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris
When you prefer a sticker visa, need consular guidance, or cannot complete an online application, contact the mission in Paris.
Address: 4 rue Adolphe Yvon, 75116 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 45 03 47 20
- Ask about current photo size, photocopies, fees and processing times before you visit
- Bring the original passport and any supporting letters for business categories
- The Paris embassy does not manage or “unstick” eVisa applications processed in Cambodia—use the online status tools for those files
More missions: embassy directory. After arrival, the French Embassy in Phnom Penh is listed on our foreign embassies page for consular emergencies—not for issuing Cambodian visas.
K visa note for French nationals with Cambodian parentage
French travellers born of at least one Cambodian parent may qualify for a special K visa under Cambodian rules. That category is different from a standard tourist eVisa. You typically need civil-status documents proving filiation and the Cambodian parent’s nationality. Applications are often handled through the embassy in Paris or at airports with the correct papers.
If you do not have that family link, ignore K-visa discussions and use Type T / Type E eVisa or visa on arrival instead.
French passport and name tips
- Enter given names and family name exactly as printed—including accents if the form accepts them, or the passport’s latin spelling if it does not
- Do not drop middle names that appear on the biodata page
- Scan the full biodata page; avoid fingers covering numbers
- Use a recent portrait that meets photo rules
Flights from France and eVisa ports
- Angkor: Siem Reap Angkor International Airport with a printed eVisa
- Capital: Techo International Airport (Phnom Penh area)
- Coast: Sihanoukville International Airport when schedules suit
- Overland: verify whether your land post accepts eVisa or plan for VOA
Within about seven days of flying, complete the free e-Arrival Card. French advice recommends finishing it before boarding—keep the confirmation or QR ready for the airport hall.
How French citizens apply for a Cambodia eVisa
- Open the application and select France.
- Enter personal data exactly as shown on your French passport.
- Choose tourism or business and an authorised arrival port.
- Upload a clear passport scan and compliant portrait photo.
- Pay the visa fee (process fee applicable) and save your reference number.
- Print the approval PDF; complete the e-Arrival Card within seven days of departure.
Track progress on the status page. Re-upload promptly if a scan is rejected so flights from Paris, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse or other French airports stay on schedule.
Practical tips for French visitors
- Apply before locking non-refundable temple or flight add-ons.
- Print the eVisa; do not rely only on roaming data after landing.
- Carry travel insurance that covers medical care abroad.
- Your 30-day stay starts on entry—plan Angkor days inside that window.
- Check Cambodia public holidays that can slow counters.
- Read the tourist guide once your visa path is set.
FAQ — Cambodia visa for France
Answers for common searches about Cambodia entry requirements for French citizens.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. French passport holders need a visa for Cambodia for tourism or business. Most travellers apply online for a Cambodia eVisa; visa on arrival and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Paris are alternatives.
What are the Cambodia visa requirements for France?
French travellers generally need a passport with sufficient remaining validity (commonly at least six months related to the visa period), blank page space, a qualifying visa (eVisa, visa on arrival, or embassy visa), a digital portrait for eVisa uploads, and Cambodia’s free e-Arrival Card completed within seven days before air arrival.
How long can a French citizen stay in Cambodia on a tourist visa?
A standard tourist permission is typically single entry for up to 30 days. eVisa approvals often allow first entry within about three months of issuance. One extension of about 30 days may be available after arrival in Phnom Penh, subject to immigration rules.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for French passport holders?
A Cambodia tourist eVisa requires the applicable visa fee, with process fee applicable at payment. Visa on arrival is paid in cash in US dollars at the checkpoint. Confirm the total on the payment screen before you submit.
Where is the Cambodian embassy in France?
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is in Paris at 4 rue Adolphe Yvon, 75116 Paris. Phone +33 1 45 03 47 20 to confirm visa hours if you prefer a sticker visa instead of eVisa. The embassy cannot intervene in online eVisa files managed in Phnom Penh.
Can French citizens get a Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes. French passport holders are generally eligible for tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and many equipped land borders, with payment of the visa fee and any photo requirements shown at the desk. After a long CDG–Asia–Cambodia itinerary, an approved eVisa usually saves queue time.
What is a Cambodia K visa for some French travellers?
French nationals with at least one Cambodian parent may qualify for a special K visa category under Cambodian rules, often arranged through the embassy in Paris or at airports with supporting birth and nationality documents. Ordinary tourist visitors without that family link use eVisa or standard VOA instead.
Do French air arrivals need a Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes for flights into the main international airports. Complete the free electronic Arrival Card within about seven days before landing and keep any QR code or confirmation ready. An eVisa approval does not replace the e-Arrival Card.
Related guides for French travellers
- Eligible countries — full nationality directory
- United Kingdom guide — another European market
- Ireland guide
- Canada guide
- Tourist eVisa — Type T stay rules
- Application procedure
