Cambodia entry rules for travellers from Germany
German travellers often combine Cambodia with Thailand or Vietnam on longer Asia itineraries. Searches for do Germans need a visa for Cambodia / Visum Kambodscha Deutschland have a clear answer: yes. Ordinary German passports are not visa-exempt. Whether you fly from Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin or Düsseldorf—usually with a stop in the Gulf, Singapore or Bangkok—you need a Cambodian visa that matches your entry point.
This English-language guide covers Cambodia eVisa for Germany applicants, visa on arrival, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin, umlaut/name tips, the free e-Arrival Card (including the QR code), and why eVisa ports matter if you plan an overland border crossing.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. A Cambodian visa is required for ordinary German visitors. Schengen rules do not apply to entry into Cambodia—your German passport still needs a Cambodian permission. A typical tourist stay is single entry for up to 30 days. eVisa letters commonly allow first entry within about three months of issue; always read the dates on your PDF.
One extension of about 30 days may be available after arrival through Immigration in Phnom Penh if you want more time for temples, the coast or volunteering that does not require a separate work category.
Which visa path suits travellers from Germany?
| Path | Best for | Stay | Germany-specific note |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (online) | Most holidays and short business trips from Germany | ~30 days, single entry | Handled online—not by the Berlin embassy |
| Visa on arrival | Flexible dates; some land crossings | ~30 days, single entry | USD cash; airlines may still ask for a visa document at check-in |
| Berlin embassy | Sticker / consular filing in person or by post | Usually ~30 days | Benjamin-Vogelsdorff-Straße 2, 13187 Berlin |
Cambodia eVisa for German citizens
The electronic visa is the path most German travellers choose when researching a Cambodia visa for Germany / Visum Kambodscha. You complete the form online, upload scans, pay by card and receive an approval PDF—useful before school holidays and peak dry-season travel from FRA, MUC or BER.
- Tourist (Type T): holidays, family visits, temple circuits
- Business (Type E): meetings and short professional trips—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: German 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 German school holidays
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 German passport holders
German citizens are generally eligible for Cambodia tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and many land borders. Bring any photo the desk requests and cash in US dollars.
The Berlin embassy notes that airlines have occasionally refused boarding when documents looked incomplete. Completing eVisa plus the e-Arrival Card before departure reduces that risk. Details: visa on arrival.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin
When you prefer filing at the mission—or need a product that is not available online—contact the embassy in Berlin. You can often apply in person or by post; confirm the current checklist first.
Address: Benjamin-Vogelsdorff-Straße 2, 13187 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 4863 7901
- Ask about photo size, fees, processing time and postal returns before sending your passport
- eVisa files are not processed by the Berlin embassy—use the online eVisa office for those applications
- Ordinary tourist stickers / consular visas are usually single entry for about 30 days
More missions: embassy directory. After arrival, the German Embassy in Phnom Penh is listed on our foreign embassies page for consular emergencies—not for issuing Cambodian visas.
German names and passport tips
- Enter given names and family name exactly as printed—including ä, ö, ü, ß if the form accepts them, or the passport’s latin transcription if it does not
- Do not drop middle names that appear on the biodata page
- Scan the full biodata page; avoid glare on the laminate
- Use a recent portrait that meets photo rules
e-Arrival Card for flights from Germany
Air passengers landing at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville international airports should complete Cambodia’s free e-Arrival Card within about seven days before arrival. Save the confirmation or QR code—officers or airline staff may ask to see it.
Finish the form while you still have wifi in Germany or during a long layover. An eVisa PDF does not replace this step.
Flights from Germany 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; Thailand–Cambodia border status can change
Authorised posts: ports of entry.
How German citizens apply for a Cambodia eVisa
- Open the application and select Germany.
- Enter personal data exactly as shown on your German 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 and keep the QR code.
Track progress on the status page. Re-upload promptly if a scan is rejected so flights from Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf or Hamburg stay on schedule.
Practical tips for German 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 Germany
Answers for common searches about Cambodia entry requirements for German citizens.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes. German 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 Berlin are alternatives.
What are the Cambodia visa requirements for Germany?
German travellers generally need a passport valid for at least six months from entry with 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. Keep the e-Arrival QR code ready if requested.
How long can a German 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 German 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.
Does the Cambodian embassy in Berlin process eVisa applications?
No. Cambodia eVisa is operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cambodia, not by embassies abroad. The Berlin mission can help with embassy visa applications in person or by post, but eVisa questions go to the online eVisa office.
Can German citizens get a Cambodia visa on arrival?
Yes. German passport holders are generally eligible for tourist or business visa on arrival at major airports and many land borders. After a long FRA–Asia–Cambodia or MUC–Asia connection, an approved eVisa usually saves queue time. Some airlines prefer to see a visa document before boarding—eVisa helps avoid that risk.
Where is the Cambodian embassy in Germany?
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is in Berlin at Benjamin-Vogelsdorff-Straße 2, 13187 Berlin. Phone +49 30 4863 7901. Confirm hours and postal application rules before you send your passport.
Do German 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 confirmation. An eVisa approval does not replace the e-Arrival Card.
Related guides for German travellers
- Eligible countries — full nationality directory
- France guide — neighbouring EU market
- United Kingdom guide
- Ireland guide
- Tourist eVisa — Type T stay rules
- Application procedure
