Cambodia Entry Requirements for French Citizens

Entry requirements for French citizens

eVisa recommended — apply before travel, or Visa on Arrival available at major airports applies to French passport holders visiting Cambodia. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from cambodia. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days (extendable once at immigration).

Safety overview

Cambodia has a safety score of 66 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. Travellers should exercise increased caution and follow the area-specific guidance below.

Safest areas in Cambodia

• Siem Reap town centre
• Phnom Penh BKK1 and Toul Tompoung
• Koh Rong Sanloem island
• Kampot town
• Battambang town centre

Tourist scams to avoid in Cambodia

• Tuk-tuk drivers at Phnom Penh Airport significantly overcharging — use Grab or agree price before boarding
• Fake Angkor Wat ticket sellers near temple entrance — tickets only from official booths at Angkor Thom
• Overpriced boat trips to the Tonle Sap floating villages — compare prices through your guesthouse
• Unofficial Angkor guides who are not licensed — use official temple-registered guides only

Best months to visit Cambodia

The best months to visit are November, December, January, February, March.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official French government travel advisory and the Cambodia embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. Yes. French passport holders must obtain a visa for Cambodia either as an eVisa applied for in advance at evisa.gov.kh (USD 36, takes 3 business days) or as a Visa on Arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports (USD 30, cash only). Both permit a 30-day stay extendable once. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date. The eVisa is recommended as it reduces airport queuing time significantly.