Do German Citizens Need a Visa for Cambodia in 2026? eVisa & e-Arrival Guide
Yes. Every German citizen travelling to Cambodia in 2026 requires both a valid visa and a separate Cambodia e-Arrival Card when flying into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Sihanoukville. Here is how both documents work, what they cost, and when to apply before your flight from Frankfurt or Munich.
Do German citizens need a visa for Cambodia in 2026?
Yes. German passport holders require a visa to enter Cambodia for tourism or business, and every air traveller must also file a Cambodia e-Arrival Card within 7 days before landing. Most German visitors apply online for the $80 USD Tourist eVisa (approved in 3–5 days) and submit their e-Arrival QR code before boarding.
Key Takeaways
- Yes: German citizens (holding a German Reisepass) need a visa for any stay in Cambodia, plus the mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card when arriving by air.
- The Cambodia Tourist eVisa (Type T) costs $80 USD and the Business eVisa (Type E) costs $90 USD through our service, approved in 3–5 days with no passport photo needed.
- The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is a separate digital declaration filed within the 7 days before landing, returning a QR code scanned at Immigration.
- Phnom Penh flights now land at Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old Phnom Penh airport in September 2025, alongside Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI).
- All Thailand–Cambodia land border crossings have been closed since 2025, so German travellers connecting through Bangkok must fly into Cambodia rather than crossing overland.
The short answer: German citizens need both a visa and an e-Arrival Card
If you are travelling to Cambodia on a German passport (Reisepass) in 2026, you cannot enter visa-free. Although Germany holds one of Europe’s most widely accepted passports and enjoys visa-free entry into neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam for short stays, Cambodia requires every ordinary German passport holder to hold a valid visa.
Just as importantly, a visa alone is no longer the only pre-departure step for air travellers. Since 2024, Cambodia has replaced its paper immigration slip, health form, and customs declaration with the digital Cambodia e-Arrival Card (CeA). Whether you fly out of Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), or Zürich and connect via Bangkok, Singapore, Doha, or Taipei, you will need two separate approvals ready on your phone when you land: your Cambodia eVisa and your e-Arrival QR code.
You can review the full visa breakdown on our dedicated Cambodia visa page for German citizens, or read on to see how the eVisa and the 7-day e-Arrival Card fit together for a 2026 itinerary.
Cambodia visa options for German passport holders in 2026
German travellers can either apply online for a Cambodia eVisa before leaving Europe or queue for a Visa on Arrival at a Cambodian international airport. After a 13-to-16-hour journey from Germany, arriving with an approved eVisa is by far the faster option.
1. Tourist eVisa (Type T) — $80 USD
The Type T Tourist eVisa covers holidays to Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, Kampot, Koh Rong, and the Mekong region. It is valid for 90 days from issue and grants a 30-day single-entry stay. Through our service, the Tourist eVisa is $80 USD all-in, approved in 3–5 days, and emailed as a PDF with no passport photo needed.
2. Business eVisa (Type E) — $90 USD
For commercial meetings, site inspections, NGO work, or longer stays that you plan to extend locally inside Cambodia, select the Type E Business eVisa. It costs $90 USD through our service, is approved in 3–5 days with no photo required, and grants an initial 30-day stay.
3. Airport Visa on Arrival
German citizens remain eligible for Visa on Arrival at Cambodia’s airports, but it requires queuing at a separate counter before Immigration and paying in crisp US dollar banknotes (euro notes and German girocard cards are not accepted). With an eVisa, you go straight to Immigration.
You can apply for your Cambodia eVisa online in a few minutes, or check another passport in your group with our eligibility checker.
German passport requirements: validity, MRZ umlauts, and minors
Before submitting your eVisa or e-Arrival Card, check your German Reisepass against Cambodian border rules:
- Six months validity and 1 blank page: Your German Reisepass must be valid for at least 6 months past your arrival date in Cambodia. A German Personalausweis is not valid.
- German umlauts (ä, ö, ü, ß): Enter your name exactly as shown in the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) at the bottom of your passport bio page (AE, OE, UE, SS).
- Children’s passports: Every German child travels on their own biometric Reisepass and requires their own eVisa and e-Arrival Card.
Wait for a new passport before applying: Both your Cambodia eVisa and e-Arrival Card are tied to your exact passport number. If you are renewing your Reisepass at your Bürgeramt, wait until the new passport arrives before filing.
Why German travellers with an eVisa still need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card
An approved eVisa does not replace the Cambodia e-Arrival Card. The eVisa is your permission to enter Cambodia, while the e-Arrival Card is your mandatory arrival, health, and customs declaration filed within the 7 days before landing.
New in 2026, the e-Arrival form requires your departure date from Cambodia and your next destination, alongside your flight number and Cambodian hotel address. If you file with us and have not booked onward travel yet, our form lets you say “not booked yet” and we email you to add it later.
We can handle your Cambodia e-Arrival Card filing from start to finish: submit your details whenever you book your trip, and we hold your application until your 7-day window opens, check every field against your German passport, and email your QR code. We do not need a photo.
For a deeper comparison, read our guide to the Cambodia e-Arrival Card vs the eVisa, or see our dedicated walkthrough on the Cambodia e-Arrival Card for German travellers.
Flying from Germany to Cambodia: KTI airport, SAI airport, and the Thailand border closure
Most German travellers fly from Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin with one stop in Bangkok, Singapore, Doha, Dubai, or Ho Chi Minh City. On your e-Arrival Card, always enter the final connecting flight number that lands in Cambodia.
- Phnom Penh airport code: KTI (replaced PNH in Sept 2025)
All Phnom Penh flights now land at Techo International Airport (KTI), which offers automated smart gates for eligible passports.
- Siem Reap airport code: SAI
Flights for Angkor Wat land at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). Save your eVisa PDF and e-Arrival QR code offline before landing.
- Thailand–Cambodia land border closed since 2025
All overland border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia (including Poipet and Cham Yeam) have been closed since 2025. Travellers moving between Bangkok and Cambodia must fly into KTI or SAI.
Travelling with family? We file a card for every traveller in a party, babies included, because each one travels on their own passport. See our guide to the e-Arrival Card for families and children for tips.
Already have your visa sorted and want to tick off your arrival declaration today? You can start your e-Arrival application now and receive your QR code by email.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Cambodia in 2026?
Yes. Ordinary German passport holders are not visa-exempt for Cambodia and must hold a valid visa—such as the $80 USD Tourist eVisa or $90 USD Business eVisa—for any stay.
Do German travellers also need the Cambodia e-Arrival Card?
Yes. Every German citizen flying into Cambodia must complete the Cambodia e-Arrival Card within the 7 days before arrival, even when holding an approved eVisa.
How much does a Cambodia eVisa cost for German citizens?
Through our service, the Tourist eVisa (Type T) costs $80 USD and the Business eVisa (Type E) costs $90 USD, both approved in 3–5 days with no passport photo needed.
How long can a German citizen stay in Cambodia on a Tourist eVisa?
A Cambodia Tourist eVisa grants a single-entry stay of up to 30 days from your arrival date and remains valid for entry for 90 days from the date of issue.
Can German citizens cross into Cambodia by land from Thailand in 2026?
No. The Thailand–Cambodia land border has been closed since 2025. German travellers moving between Bangkok and Cambodia must fly into Phnom Penh (KTI) or Siem Reap (SAI).
How should I type German umlauts (ä, ö, ü, ß) on my Cambodia application?
Use the spelling shown in the two-line Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) at the bottom of your German Reisepass—AE, OE, UE, and SS—so your visa and e-Arrival QR code match airline scanners.
Which Phnom Penh airport do flights from Germany arrive at?
All commercial flights to Phnom Penh now arrive at Techo International Airport (KTI), which replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in September 2025.
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