Cambodia
France
France visa for Cambodian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Cambodian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kh.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Cambodia
- Embassy of France in Phnom Penh
1, boulevard Monivong, Phnom Penh
France has 1 mission in Cambodia, with its embassy in Phnom Penh.
France: visa decisions in Cambodia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,557 | 7,339 | 1,043 | 12.4% | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 10,498 | 8,714 | 1,719 | 16.5% | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 12,122 | 9,781 | 2,210 | 18.4% | 12.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Cambodia (Phnom Penh) received 12,122 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,781. The refusal rate was 18.4%. The refusal rate rose by 2.0 points from 16.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (10,498).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 17.6% of the applications lodged in Cambodia that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Cambodia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Cambodia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Cambodia
FranceCambodia Visa on arrival Cambodia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cambodian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cambodian citizens can stay in France
How long Cambodian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cambodian citizens apply
In Cambodia, applications go to the French embassy in Phnom Penh, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Cambodian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Cambodian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Cambodian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Cambodia
Cambodia issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Cambodian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Cambodia?
The French embassy in Cambodia is in Phnom Penh.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Cambodia issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cambodian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Cambodian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.