Do France passport holders need a visa to visit KH?
French ordinary passport holders need a visa for Cambodia. The simplest option is the Cambodian tourist eVisa (Type T), applied online before travel for US$30, granting a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days. A visa on arrival (also US$30) is available at major airports and some land borders. Separately, all air arrivals must submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before arrival. France is not on Cambodia's visa-exemption list (which is limited to ASEAN members), so a French ordinary passport holder traveling for tourism requires a visa. The recommended route is the official Cambodian tourist eVisa (Type T) at evisa.gov.kh, costing US$30 since the fee was cut from US$36 on 1 January 2025. The eVisa is valid for 3 months from issue, permits a single entry, and allows a stay of up to 30 days; processing typically takes 1 to 3 business days. The eVisa can be used at the three international airports (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap-Angkor, Sihanoukville) and select land borders (Bavet, Poipet, Cham Yeam, Trapeang Kreal). Alternatively, a tourist visa on arrival is available for US$30 at major airports and main land crossings, requiring a passport photo and cash payment. Note that Cambodia is in Southeast Asia, not the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply. Independently of the visa, since January 2025 every air traveler must complete the free online Cambodia e-Arrival Card (arrival.gov.kh) within seven days before arrival; this is a separate immigration formality, not a visa. Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry with at least one (preferably two) blank pages.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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