Ivorian travellers apply for the Cambodia eVisa fully online from Abidjan â no trip to any embassy, just a 10-minute English-language form, 3 business-day approval, and email delivery before your flight from ABJ.
The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Ivorian citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Ivorian citizens
Yes â Ivorian citizens need a visa for Cambodia. Every Ivory Coast passport holder must obtain either a Type T tourist eVisa or a Type E business electronic visa, and the Cambodia online visa is approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days. The application and the visa itself are issued in English even though French is Ivory Coast's official language, and Cambodia maintains no embassy or consulate anywhere in West Africa.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 â both prices are all-inclusive. Upload your passport bio page and a photo, fill in a few details, and your electronic visa lands in your inbox before you fly.
What you don't need:
No embassy visit or appointment
No flight booking required before you apply
No hotel reservation needed
No bank statement or proof of funds
No paperwork beyond your passport and photo
Once approved, your eVisa allows a 30-day single entry stay within 3 months of the issue date. Need longer? Extend at any local immigration office in Cambodia before your 30 days run out.
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps â form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter Ivory Coast passport details exactly as printed on the biographical page â match the English spelling letter-for-letter even though Ivorian names often carry French-form accents, because the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs cross-checks against the MRZ chip.
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Pay securely
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo on a white background (4x6 cm); Ivorian national-ID portraits are rejected by the Cambodian e-Visa system.
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Expert review & submit
Pay the all-inclusive $80 USD tourist or $90 USD business fee by card â your statement will show the equivalent in XOF CFA at checkout because Stripe handles FX at the live interbank rate.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Approval lands in your inbox in 3 business days as a PDF with QR code â print two copies before leaving Abidjan, alongside your yellow fever certificate, for the immigration officer at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap-Angkor International.
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What you need
What Ivorian Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Ivorian passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia â the standard Cambodia visa requirements rule.
Passport-style photo
Digital passport-style photo on white background. We resize it to government specs automatically.
Passport bio page scan
Clear scan or photo of your passport bio page (the page with your photo and details). JPG, PNG, PDF, or HEIC up to 10 MB.
Email address
Active email address where your approved eVisa will be delivered. Use one you check daily.
Payment method
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All payments are in USD.
Travel dates
Your planned arrival date in Cambodia. Your eVisa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, not your travel date.
No flight booking required
No hotel reservation required
No bank statement required
That's everything. No embassy appointment. No paperwork. No surprises.
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Choose your visa
Tourist or Business eVisa: Which Should Ivorian Travellers Choose?
Pick the Cambodia eVisa type that matches your travel purpose. Choosing wrong can result in entry denial or fines under Cambodian immigration law.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, family visits and short stays.
The Tourist eVisa is the right choice for most Ivorian travellers visiting Cambodia. It covers sightseeing in Siem Reap, beach time in the Koh Rong islands, visiting Angkor Wat, and staying with family or friends â anything that isn't paid work or formal business activity.
Best for: tourism, leisure, visiting family or friends, short cultural trips
Allows: hotel stays, sightseeing, beach travel, river cruises
Does NOT allow: paid work, formal business meetings, signing deals
Apply: 100% online in 10 minutes â no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing â government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Most Ivorian travellers pick the Type T tourist eVisa at $80 USD for cultural trips to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap, while francophone Ivorian professionals attending ASEAN-West Africa cocoa, banking or port-logistics meetings in Phnom Penh should choose the Type E business visa at $90 USD because it supports indefinite extensions once inside Cambodia.
Important: Using a Tourist visa for business activities (meetings, deals, employment) violates Cambodian immigration law and may result in deportation or future entry bans. When in doubt, choose Business.
Border entry
Where Ivorian Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders â except where noted below.
Arriving by Air
Phnom Penh International
Airport code PNH
Angkor International, Siem Reap
Airport code SAI
Sihanoukville International
Airport code KOS
Arriving by Land
Bavet
Land crossing from Vietnam
Tropaeng Kreal
Land crossing from Laos
O Smach
Land crossing from Thailand
Important: eVisa is only valid at designated entry points. Cham Yeam and Poipet are currently closed for eVisa entry â verify before travel. Land borders sometimes have stricter document checks than airports; arriving by air is the smoothest option for first-time visitors. Last confirmed: May 2026.
Smart choice
Cambodia eVisa vs Visa on Arrival for Ivorian Citizens
Both options exist for Ivorian travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters â price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Ivorian couples typically anchor 3-4 days in Siem Reap around sunrise tours of Angkor Wat and an Apsara dinner before heading down to Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng. Ivorian travellers often extend the trip with a Mekong River cruise or a southern-coast stretch on Koh Rong, all comfortably inside the 30-day Type T allowance.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
The world's largest religious monument and Cambodia's most iconic site. Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap for 2â3 days to explore the temple complex at sunrise.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital blends French colonial architecture with vibrant street markets, the Royal Palace, and sobering history at the Killing Fields and S-21 museum.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Koh Rong Islands
Some of Southeast Asia's last undeveloped beaches. Accessible by ferry from Sihanoukville â no internal flights or extra visas needed.
Tourist eVisa covers this
Kampot & Kep
A slow-paced riverside town famous for its pepper farms, French colonial buildings, and the freshwater crab market at Kep â a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions â no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been â currency, connectivity, weather, and the eVisa print rule that catches everyone out at Cambodian immigration.
Currency
US dollars are accepted almost everywhere alongside Cambodian Riel. You do not need to exchange currency before flying â small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains â southern coastal regions are most affected. November to February is the sweet spot for Angkor Wat.
Connectivity
Buy a local SIM at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap airport ($2â3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers â both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only â even in major hotels. Carry mosquito repellent for evening visits to temples.
Print your eVisa
Print 2 copies of your approved eVisa on A4 paper. Cambodian immigration does NOT accept mobile screenshots. We email PDF-ready files with print instructions.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks are everywhere â agree the fare first. The PassApp and Grab apps give metered, cashless rides in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Domestic flights link the major cities.
Also traveling?
Visa Requirements for Other Southeast Asia Countries
Many Ivorian travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Ivorian citizens combine their trip with neighbouring countries. Here's what you need to know about visas for nearby Southeast Asia destinations.
Everything left to know before you apply for your Cambodia tourist visa or Cambodia e-Visa. If your question isn't here, our team replies via WhatsApp or email within minutes.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes â Ivory Coast passport holders need a Type T tourist visa or Type E business visa for any stay. The Cambodia electronic visa is approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 3 business days, with no embassy visit required anywhere in Abidjan or West Africa.
Is a yellow fever vaccination certificate required for Ivorians visiting Cambodia?
Yes â CĂŽte d'Ivoire is on Cambodia's yellow fever transmission risk list, so a valid WHO-format vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville. The certificate is now valid for life under WHO rules and must accompany the e-Visa printout.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Ivory Coast?
No â Cambodia has no embassy or consulate in CĂŽte d'Ivoire. The nearest mission for paper visa applications is the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok, which is why almost every Ivorian traveller chooses the Cambodia online visa instead.
How much is the Cambodia eVisa for Ivorian citizens?
The Type T tourist online visa costs $80 USD and the Type E business eVisa costs $90 USD through our service. The Cambodian government fee alone is $30 USD; the rest covers Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission and email delivery. The application and visa are in English despite French being CĂŽte d'Ivoire's official language.
How long does the Cambodia visa take for Ivorian passport holders?
What documents do Ivorian citizens need for the Cambodia online visa?
An Ivorian passport valid 6 months beyond entry with one blank page, a colour passport-style photo, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and a card for the $80 USD payment. No flight ticket, hotel booking or in-person consular step is required.
How long can Ivorians stay in Cambodia on the tourist eVisa?
The Type T tourist e-Visa allows a 30-day stay from the date of entry, with the visa itself valid 90 days from issue. Ivorian travellers wanting longer trips around Siem Reap and Angkor Wat can extend once inside Cambodia through the General Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh.
Do Ivorians need the Cambodia e-Arrival form?
Yes â every foreign visitor including Ivorian passport holders must submit the e-Arrival form within 7 days before arrival. The form is in English, separate from the e-Visa, and replaces the old paper arrival card at all Cambodian airports.
