The complete picture of the Cambodia tourist visa and Cambodia e-Visa for Swiss citizens: fees, processing time, requirements, and what actually happens at the border.
Cambodia eVisa for Swiss citizens
Swiss passport holders need a Cambodia tourist visa (Type T) or business visa (Type E) before flying. The Cambodia electronic visa is the standard route because Cambodia's only Swiss presence is a Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, which does not run general consular services. The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues approval in 3 business days fully online, with a QR-coded electronic travel authorization accepted at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports.
Cambodia tourist visa $80, Cambodia business visa $90 — 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.
Tip for Swiss travellers: Apply 5 to 7 days before departure from Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) so any document re-check finishes before the SWISS, Thai Airways or Singapore Airlines connection.
From application to email
How Swiss Citizens Apply for a Cambodia eVisa
The Cambodia online visa application takes 4 simple steps — form to inbox in 3 business days. Our team handles everything between paying and printing your approved electronic visa.
Fill your application
Enter Swiss names exactly as printed in the Latin script of the passport, including hyphenated double surnames where applicable.
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Pay securely
Upload a passport-style photo on a white background and a clean bio-page scan in JPG or PNG; PDFs trigger a silent upload failure.
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Expert review & submit
Pay $80 USD for Type T or $90 USD for Type E; your card statement will show the equivalent in CHF at checkout.
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eVisa delivered to your email
Print the approved Cambodia electronic visa twice and store a digital copy in your phone wallet for the Cambodian e-Arrival counter.
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What you need
What Swiss Citizens Need for a Cambodia Visa Application
Valid passport
Valid Swiss passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from your arrival date in Cambodia — 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 Swiss 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 Swiss 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 — 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 — no embassy visit needed
All-inclusive pricing — government processing fee, expert review, photo optimisation, and e-Arrival guidance bundled in. No surprises at the border.
Swiss alpine-escape leisure travellers heading to Angkor Wat or Sihanoukville should take Type T at $80, while Geneva-based UN, Red Cross, WTO and WHO professionals plus Zurich pharma and finance business travellers visiting Phnom Penh take Type E at $90 to support extensions and repeated regional travel.
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 Swiss Citizens Can Enter Cambodia with Their eVisa
The approved Cambodia e-Visa entry points cover every international airport and the major land borders — 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 — 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 Swiss Citizens
Both options exist for Swiss travellers. The Cambodia e-Visa beats the Cambodia Visa on Arrival on every dimension that matters — price predictability, queue time, and pre-approval before you fly.
Swiss travellers tend to combine precision-planned itineraries with comfort-led logistics: Angkor Wat at sunrise, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, and the boutique-hotel circuit in Siem Reap. Geneva-based UN staff and Zurich finance professionals often add a long weekend in Cambodia to a wider ASEAN-region work trip.
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 2–3 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 — 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 — a perfect 2-day escape from the cities.
Your Cambodia eVisa covers all regions — no internal visa or border crossing required once you're inside the country.
Practical advice from travellers who've been — 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 — small change comes back in Riel.
Best time to visit
November to April (dry season). May to October brings monsoon rains — 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 ($2–3 USD). Most foreign phones work on GSM. Metfone and Smart are the recommended carriers — both have airport kiosks.
Health
No mandatory vaccinations. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended. Drink bottled water only — 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 — 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 Swiss travellers booking a Cambodia visa for Swiss 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 Swiss citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes — Swiss passport holders need a Cambodia tourist visa (Type T) or business visa (Type E) before arrival. The Cambodia eVisa is the most convenient route from Zurich, Geneva or Basel.
How much does the Cambodia eVisa cost for Swiss travellers?
The tourist e-Visa is $80 USD and the business e-Visa is $90 USD. Your card statement will show the equivalent in CHF at checkout.
How long does Cambodia eVisa take to process from Switzerland?
Standard processing is 3 business days. Apply 5–7 days before your departure from Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) to allow buffer for Cambodian public holidays.
Is there a Cambodian embassy in Switzerland?
Cambodia maintains a Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva but does not run a general consular service. The Cambodia online visa is the standard tool for Swiss travellers and bypasses the Geneva mission entirely.
How long is the Cambodia eVisa valid for Swiss passport holders?
The electronic visa is valid 90 days from issue, with a single entry stay of up to 30 days. Onward 30-day extensions are available through Phnom Penh immigration.
What documents do Swiss citizens need to apply?
A Swiss passport valid 6+ months from arrival, two blank pages, a recent passport-style photo, a scan of the bio page, and a credit or debit card for the $80 fee.
Can Swiss travellers extend their Cambodia tourist visa?
Yes — the tourist eVisa can be extended once for 30 days through the Cambodian General Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh. Business eVisa holders can extend up to one year.
Which routes do Swiss travellers use to reach Cambodia?
Most Swiss fly Zurich–Bangkok with Swiss International Air Lines or Thai Airways, then connect to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap; Geneva–Doha with Qatar Airways is the second main route.
