Do French Citizens Need a Visa for Cambodia in 2026? eVisa & e-Arrival Requirements
Yes. Despite deep historical and cultural ties between France and Cambodia, ordinary French passport holders require both a visa and the online Cambodia e-Arrival Card in 2026. Here is everything French travellers flying from Paris CDG, Lyon, or Nice need to know before departure.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia in 2026?
Yes. Ordinary French passport holders need a visa to enter Cambodia, and every traveller arriving by air must also complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before landing. Most French visitors use the $80 USD Tourist eVisa (approved in 3–5 days for a 30-day stay) and save their e-Arrival QR code before boarding.
Principais conclusões
- Yes: French citizens holding an ordinary French passport (passeport français) require a visa for any stay in Cambodia, plus the Cambodia e-Arrival Card when arriving by air.
- Through our service, the Cambodia Tourist eVisa (Type T) is $80 USD and the Business eVisa (Type E) is $90 USD, approved in 3–5 days with no passport photo needed.
- Every French air traveller must also submit the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the 7 days before landing to obtain the QR code scanned at Immigration.
- Phnom Penh arrivals now land at Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old Phnom Penh airport (PNH) in September 2025, while Angkor Wat visitors land at Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI).
- All Thailand–Cambodia land borders have been closed since 2025, meaning French travellers connecting through Bangkok must fly into Cambodia rather than crossing by road.
The short answer: French passport holders need both a visa and an e-Arrival Card
France is one of the largest European sources of visitors to Cambodia, from first-time travellers exploring the temples of Angkor to families visiting relatives in Phnom Penh and Battambang. Even so, holding an ordinary French passport (passeport biométrique) does not grant visa-free entry to Cambodia. Every French tourist or business visitor needs a Cambodian visa.
In addition to your visa, Cambodia requires a second online step for all air arrivals: the Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA). Introduced in 2024 to replace the three paper forms previously distributed on board aircraft, the e-Arrival Card must be completed within the 7 days before your flight lands in Cambodia. When you arrive at Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI), Immigration checks both your visa and your e-Arrival QR code.
Cambodia eVisa options for French travellers (no trip to the Paris embassy required)
While Cambodia maintains its Royal Embassy in the 16th arrondissement of Paris (Rue Adolphe Yvon), almost no French tourist or business traveller needs to visit or post their passport there. The electronic visa (eVisa) handles everything online and arrives as a PDF in your inbox.
eVisa Turístico (Tipo T) — $80 USD
The Type T Tourist eVisa covers holidays, cultural tours of Angkor, coastal stays in Kep and Koh Rong, and family visits. Once issued, it is valid for 90 days and allows a single-entry stay of up to 30 days in Cambodia. Through our service, the Tourist eVisa costs $80 USD, is approved in 3–5 days, and requires no passport photo.
eVisa de Negócios (Tipo E) — $90 USD
French professionals travelling for commercial contracts, hospitality ventures, development projects, or longer stays should apply for the Type E Business eVisa. It costs $90 USD through our service, is approved in 3–5 days with no photo required, and provides an initial 30-day entry that can be extended inside Cambodia for longer periods.
Why pre-approved eVisa beats Visa on Arrival after a flight from Paris
French citizens can still apply for a Visa on Arrival at Cambodia’s international airports, but doing so after a 14-to-17-hour journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS), or Nice (NCE) means standing in a separate visa-issuance queue and paying in crisp, unmarked US dollar bills (euros are not accepted at the airport desk). Carrying a printed and digital eVisa lets you head straight to Immigration.
French passport rules: validity, accents (é, è, ç), and spouse names (nom d’usage)
Small discrepancies between a French passport and an electronic travel form are among the most common causes of check-in delays. Before filing your Cambodia eVisa and e-Arrival Card, verify three details on your passeport français:
Perguntas frequentes
Do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia in 2026?
Yes. Ordinary French passport holders require a visa for any stay in Cambodia, such as the $80 USD Tourist eVisa (Type T) or $90 USD Business eVisa (Type E).
Do French travellers also need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes. Every French traveller flying into Cambodia must submit the online Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the 7 days before landing, even if they already hold an approved eVisa.
How long does it take to get a Cambodia eVisa for a French citizen?
Standard eVisa processing is 3–5 days. Your approved visa is delivered by email as a PDF, with no visit to the Cambodian embassy in Paris required.
Do I need a passport photo to apply through VisaToCambodia?
No. We do not need a photo for either the Cambodia eVisa or the Cambodia e-Arrival Card when you apply through our service.
Can French tourists travel overland from Bangkok to Siem Reap in 2026?
No. The Thailand–Cambodia land border has been closed since 2025. French travellers connecting through Bangkok must fly into Siem Reap (SAI) or Phnom Penh (KTI).
How should I enter French accents or a married name (nom d’usage) on the form?
Copy the exact spelling from the two-line Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) at the bottom of your French passport bio page, without accents.
What is the v-Pass issued at Cambodian airports?
Arriving visitors now receive a digital v-Pass by email after Immigration scans their passport and e-Arrival QR code, replacing the old ink passport stamp.
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