eVisa
Tourist
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- €55 (US$59)
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
Yes, Finnish citizens need a visa for Cambodia, but most can get it online before flying.
eVisa
Business trip
Validity
30 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- €60 (US$64)
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Cambodia Visa for Finnish Citizens: e-Visa & Rules
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply up to 90 days before arrival
- Decision in 3–5 business days
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Cambodia e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh), evisa.gov.kh.
Table of contents
Passport
Valid 6 months, 1 blank page
Stay allowed
30 days, extendable once
Entry points
3 airports, 2 land borders
Check the current checkpoint list before you travel
Two routes into Cambodia
Most Finnish travellers
e-Visa
Apply online at evisa.gov.kh before flying. It covers a single-entry tourist or business trip and is the easiest route for Finnish passport holders, with no embassy visit needed.
Backup on arrival
Visa on arrival
Finnish citizens can also get a visa on arrival, paid in cash US dollars, at Cambodia's three international airports and the two open land borders. Useful if the e-visa isn't ready in time.
Cambodia e-Visa types and cost for Finnish citizens, in Euros
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$30 ≈ €28 | ≈ €55 |
Business trip eVisa | 30 days | 3–5 business days | US$35 ≈ €33 | ≈ €60 |
* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.
The 30-day rule, and what it does not mean
A Cambodia e-visa or visa on arrival lets a Finnish citizen stay 30 days from the date of entry. The visa's own validity, up to 3 months from issue, is only the window you have to enter the country, not your stay length.
Tourist: 30 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
21 of 30 days
1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.
30 days from entry, not issue: The 30-day stay starts when you enter Cambodia. The e-visa's 3-month validity is just how long you have to arrive before it expires unused.
One extension: A tourist visa can be extended once for a further 30 days at Cambodia's immigration department. Apply before the first 30 days run out.
Single entry only: Both the e-visa and visa on arrival allow one entry. Leaving Cambodia and coming back means getting a new visa.
Overstaying: Staying longer than your visa or extension allows brings a daily cash fine, paid at the airport or border when you leave Cambodia.
Your document checklist
Seven things to have ready before you start your application, as a Finnish applicant.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank visa page. A normal Finnish passport meets this easily if renewed in the last 8 years.
Passport-style photo
A recent colour photo, uploaded as a JPEG or PNG for the e-visa, or a printed copy for visa on arrival.
Onward or return ticket
A return or onward flight ticket, which can be requested at the border.
Accommodation details
A hotel booking or host address, sometimes asked for at check-in.
e-Arrival QR code
Generated after completing the free Cambodia e-Arrival form online within 7 days of arrival. Not a visa, but checked alongside it.
Only for some visa types
Visa application form
Only if Applying by e-visa. Completed online at evisa.gov.kh. Pay by Visa or Mastercard; Finnish-issued cards work, and the charge is in US dollars, converted from EUR by your bank.Invitation or sponsor letter
Only if Business (E) visa applicants. A letter from a Cambodian company, organisation or host, on their letterhead.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 3–5 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard3–5 business days
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
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By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
3–5 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Cambodia
—
Show the approval at the border
The e-visa is valid up to 3 months from issue for entry, so applying earlier risks it expiring before you fly. Allow the usual 3 working days plus room to fix a rejected photo or form.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your Finnish passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with one blank page?
Will you enter and exit through one of Cambodia's 3 international airports or its 2 open land borders?
Does your trip fit a single 30-day stay, or 60 days with one extension?
Are you making one entry into Cambodia on this trip?
Result
Answer all four
Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check your entry point
Confirm your flight or land crossing is on Cambodia's accepted list for the e-visa or visa on arrival. Land borders with Thailand are currently closed to visa entry.
- 2
Gather your documents
You need a passport valid 6 months with a blank page, a recent digital passport photo, and proof of your onward travel.
On the official portal
- 3
Apply on evisa.gov.kh
Fill in the online form, upload your passport photo and bio page, and pay by Visa or Mastercard. The charge shows in US dollars; your Finnish bank converts it from EUR.
- 4
Download your e-visa
Once approved, usually in around 3 working days, use the check-and-change tool with your reference number, then download and print the PDF e-visa.
After you apply
- 5
Submit the Cambodia e-Arrival form
Complete the free e-Arrival form no more than 7 days before you land, and save the QR code it gives you.
- 6
Show your visa and QR code on arrival
Present your printed e-visa, your Finnish passport, and your e-Arrival QR code to the immigration officer.
Official website: evisa.gov.kh (opens in a new tab)
Questions Finnish travellers actually ask
Yes. Visa on arrival is available at Cambodia's three international airports and the two open land borders. It's paid in cash US dollars, so bring clean, undamaged notes.
No. Finnish passport holders can use the e-visa or visa on arrival for an ordinary tourist trip. An embassy visit is only needed for the few nationalities not eligible online, or for visa types the e-visa doesn't cover.
Finland does not have a resident Cambodian embassy. Cambodia's embassy in Berlin covers consular matters for several Nordic countries, including Finland.
Yes. The official portal accepts Visa and Mastercard. The fee is charged in US dollars, and your Finnish bank converts it from euros at its own exchange rate.
If you're on the same flight continuing onward from Phnom Penh International Airport without leaving the transit area, no visa is needed. Any other stop or airport change needs a visa.
Not at the moment. The land crossings with Thailand are currently closed to visa entry due to a border dispute, so plan to fly in or use the open borders with Laos or Vietnam instead.
The fee isn't refunded. Check your form details, photo quality and passport validity, then reapply on evisa.gov.kh, leaving enough time before you fly to resubmit and wait for a new approval.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Finnish plug fits. Here's what to expect.
Type A
Two flat pins
Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type G
Three flat pins · 13 A
Type C
Type C is used both at home and in Cambodia, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Same as Finland — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: nothing special — your type C plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.
Cambodia drives on the right — just like home
Compare traffic side:
Cambodia · right-hand traffic — same as Finland
Getting around
Tuk-tuks, ride-hailing apps and hired cars with a driver are the easiest way to get around Cambodian towns and cities. Roads between provinces can be rough, and self-driving a scooter needs care and caution.
Health precautions
Tap water isn't safe to drink; stick to bottled or filtered water. Use mosquito repellent, since dengue is present, and check recommended vaccinations with a travel clinic before you go.
Respect local customs
Remove your shoes and hat before entering temples and homes, dress modestly at religious sites, and avoid touching anyone's head. Public displays of affection are frowned on.
Cambodian Riels, cash and cards
Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel (KHR).
US dollars are everyday cash
Cambodia runs on both US dollars and riel side by side. Larger notes and most prices are quoted in dollars; riel is used mainly for small change.
ATMs are easy to find
ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and other towns dispense US dollars and accept most foreign cards, usually for a withdrawal fee. Carry cash for rural areas and land borders.
Cards work in cities, cash elsewhere
Hotels, bigger restaurants and shops take cards, but markets, tuk-tuks and small guesthouses expect cash, so keep a stock of small dollar and riel notes.
Weather by month (Phnom Penh)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
21.7°23.1°25.1°26.1°25.4°24.6°24.1°24°23.9°23.7°22.9°21.7°
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January · best | 33.7 | 21.7 | 16.1 |
| February · best | 36.3 | 23.1 | 11.3 |
| March | 37.3 | 25.1 | 30.1 |
| April | 36.5 | 26.1 | 62.1 |
| May | 33.7 | 25.4 | 129 |
| June | 31.6 | 24.6 | 189.6 |
| July | 30.7 | 24.1 | 162.8 |
| August | 30.4 | 24 | 166.8 |
| September | 30.1 | 23.9 | 189.9 |
| October | 30 | 23.7 | 167.4 |
| November · best | 30.6 | 22.9 | 89.1 |
| December · best | 31.8 | 21.7 | 27.6 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
January · ideal
The best window runs January, February, November and December.
High 33.7°CLow 21.7°CRain 16.1 mm
Sweet spot: Phnom Penh is hot all year, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. December and January are the coolest and most comfortable months; March to May are the hottest, and September and October bring the heaviest rain.
One time zone
Helsinki
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Phnom Penh
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How much to tip, in EUR
៛2,000
Restaurant bill
Only if no service charge is already added
10%
on a ៛2,000 bill: ៛200
Hotel porter, per bag
៛4,000–៛8,000
Hotel housekeeping, per night
៛4,000–៛8,000
Tuk-tuk or taxi
Rounding up the fare is appreciated, not expected
No tip expected
Tour guide, per day
៛20,000–៛40,000
Massage or spa
៛4,000–៛12,000
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
RecommendedLocal prepaid SIM
Kiosks at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports, or any Smart, Cellcard or Metfone shop in town Tourist data packages are widely available and can be topped up; buying in town is usually cheaper than at the airport.
eSIM
Travel eSIM
International eSIM providers online, installed before you travel Convenient if your phone supports eSIM and you want data working the moment you land, without swapping a physical SIM.
Roaming
Roaming from home
Activate through your home network before you fly The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your provider's Cambodia rates first.
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