Cambodia visa for Belgian citizens — procedures and specifics
Cambodia visa for Belgian nationals — 30 USD e-Visa, VOA, Belgian Embassy in Bangkok competent for Cambodia, no embassy in Phnom Penh.
- Cost
- 30 USD
- Duration
- 30 days, renewable once for 30 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Reading
- 3 min
TL;DR
- Belgian citizens enter Cambodia with a 30 USD tourist e-Visa or VOA on arrival, no prior consular procedure.
- No Belgian embassy in Phnom Penh — the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok (Thailand) covers Cambodia.
- No bilateral tax treaty Belgium-Cambodia in 2026 — anticipate implications for long-term residence.
Conditions
- Belgian biometric passport, validity ≥ 6 months after entry.
- 1 blank page for stamp.
- 30 USD cash (VOA) or card (e-Visa).
Procedures from Belgium
e-Visa (recommended)
At evisa.gov.kh — 30 USD by card, PDF within 3 business days.
Visa on arrival
At international airports and main land border crossings. 30 USD cash + 1 photo, delivered on the spot in 5-15 min.
No embassy in Phnom Penh
In case of consular emergency (lost passport, accident), you must contact the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok (1h30 flight from Phnom Penh) or the French Embassy in Phnom Penh for preliminary assistance (EU member state mutual assistance agreement).
Long stay
For stays > 60 consecutive days, switch to EB (business) or ER (retired) — see dedicated guides. MLVT work permit applies to Belgians working in Cambodia.
FAQ
Does my minor child need a separate visa?
Yes — every Belgian minor, regardless of age, needs their own visa (30 USD). Belgian minor passports have 5-year validity.
Is there a Belgian honorary consul in Phnom Penh?
Check with the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok. Institutional Belgian presence in Cambodia is limited; the Belgian community (estimated at a few hundred residents) often relies on the French Embassy or EuroCham for routine needs.
Should I register with the consulate?
Recommended for stays > 6 months: register with FPS Foreign Affairs (Belgian register abroad), facilitates access to consular services in emergency.
Sources (3)
Every fact in this guide comes from official documents or government sites. An access date is recorded for each source.
- Cambodia e-Visa — official site Official