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United Kingdom visa for Cambodian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

The United Kingdom requires Cambodian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in Cambodia

The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Cambodia, with its embassy in Phnom Penh.

British citizens travelling to Cambodia

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

For a trip from Cambodia to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Cambodian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

How long Cambodian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Phnom Penh, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Cambodian citizens

Ireland requires Cambodian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Cambodia

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom requires Cambodian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the British embassy in Cambodia?

The British embassy in Cambodia is in Phnom Penh.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Cambodian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Cambodian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.