Cambodia visa for French citizens — procedures and specifics

TL;DR

• French citizens enter Cambodia with a 30 USD tourist e-Visa or visa on arrival, no prior consular procedure.
• No bilateral visa exemption between France and Cambodia — a visa is mandatory for any stay, even short ones.
• France-Cambodia tax treaty in force since 2017 — avoids double taxation for long-term French residents.

Conditions

Standard Cambodian e-Visa conditions:

• French biometric passport valid ≥ 6 months after entry date.
• 1 blank page for the entry stamp.
• 30 USD (cash for VOA, card for e-Visa).

Procedures from France

e-Visa (recommended)

At evisa.gov.kh — 30 USD by card, PDF received within 3 business days. EUR payment is converted to USD at daily rate.

Visa on arrival (VOA)

At international airports and main land border crossings. Have 30 USD cash ready.

Cambodian Embassy in Paris

Possible but rarely useful for short tourism. Address: 8, rue Adolphe Yvon, 75116 Paris. Slower (1-2 weeks) and pricier (~EUR 40-50). For special cases.

Long-stay visa

For stays > 60 consecutive days, switch to:

• EB (Ordinary Business) for working/founding a company. See EB visa guide.
• ER (Ordinary Retired) for retirees > 55 years with pension proof. See ER visa guide.

France-Cambodia tax treaty

The France-Cambodia bilateral tax treaty entered force in 2017 (French ratification law 2017-1175). Implications for French residents in Cambodia:

• No double taxation on income.
• Tax residency criteria clarified (> 183-day stay, centre of vital interests).
• Specific regime for pensions and real-estate income.

See tax residence guide for details.

French Embassy in Phnom Penh

Address: 1, Bd Monivong, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Services include:

• Passport renewal
• Civil records (birth, marriage, death)
• Voter registration for French elections from abroad
• Consular assistance and emergency support
• Registration on the “Français établis hors de France” register (recommended for stays > 6 months)

FAQ

Is the French driving licence valid in Cambodia?

The French licence alone is NOT recognised. You need an international driving permit (IDP) issued by your French préfecture BEFORE departure (valid 1 year), or convert your licence to a Cambodian one upon arrival.

Direct flights between France and Cambodia?

No direct flights in 2026. Common routes via Bangkok (Air France, Thai Airways) or Hong Kong / Singapore (Cathay, Singapore Airlines). 13-16 h total travel with stopover.

Bilateral social security agreement?

No. No social security agreement between France and Cambodia. French contributions are not recognised in Cambodia and vice versa. Take international health insurance (CFE + complementary, or expat-dedicated insurer).