Cambodian Visa for Finnish Citizens: Important Information

With the Cambodian government introducing Cambodian visa online services for Finnish citizens, it has become a lot easier to acquire a Cambodian visa. Finnish citizens require a Cambodian visa to legally travel within Cambodia.

A Cambodian visa is a document that authorizes a Finnish citizen to travel within Cambodia. The online process for obtaining a Cambodian e-visa is entirely paperless and can be obtained within a couple of days after submitting the Cambodian e-visa form.

Finnish citizens need to learn the information regarding the validity period, eligibility criteria, and application fees before they apply for their visas for Cambodia online. The specific terms for each of these categories may change in the future which makes staying up-to-date with this information important.

There are multiple categories of visas available to Finnish citizens which differ in the kind of activities allowed to be done during the visit to Cambodia. Finnish citizens travel to Cambodia due to several reasons related to tourism, travel, business, and work.

Different Types of Cambodian Travel Visas

The type of travel visas acquired by the Finnish citizen must be in accordance with the purpose of their visit. Each type of travel visa allows for a specific type of activity to be pursued during the stay in Cambodia. 

Cambodian Tourist E-Visa – A Cambodian tourist visa is obtained by Finnish citizens who wish to visit Cambodia to engage in sightseeing, visit tourist attractions, and meet their families staying in Cambodia.

Cambodian Business E-Visa – Finnish citizens who are looking to conduct market, research, attend business meetings, or looking to engage in any other business-related activity must obtain a Cambodian business e-visa.

Cambodian Transit E-Visa – Traveling to a country near Cambodia may require a stop within Cambodia on the way. To make this stop legally, a Cambodian transit visa is required.

Any Finnish citizen who is caught engaging in activities that are not approved under their Cambodian e-visa will be subject to penalties in accordance with the Cambodian immigration officials. It is advised that Finnish citizens apply for a Cambodian visa online after making a list of all the activities they wish to do during their stay.

What Documents to Bring Along for the Cambodian Visa Application?

Depending on individual cases, Finnish citizens may need to provide different documents from the rest. However, documents that are requested from every Finnish citizen are mentioned below. Make a note of the fact that Cambodian immigration officials have requirements that must be met by every document attached to the visa application.:

Passport-Sized Photograph

• Photographs of the Finnish citizens must be attached to the Cambodian visa application. We recommend keeping 2 photographs.
• The photograph attached must allow for proper identification of the Finnish citizen while being in the dimension of a passport-sized photograph. The submitted photograph must not be older than 6 months.

Finland Passport

• Finnish citizens must keep a valid passport with more than 6 months of validity from the date of the visit with them during the application process.
• The passport must have proper space for the entry and exit stamp. 2 blank pages in the Finnish passport are recommended.

Information for Payment of Fees

• Payment of Cambodian application fees is accepted through a variety of modes that include e-wallet and credit/debit card.
• Finnish citizens must provide the information in accordance with their preferred method of payment to pay the application fees.

Email Address

• Cambodian immigration officials will send the Cambodian visa, any additional information requests, and the reasons for rejection to the email address Finnish citizens provide in the application.

Cambodian E-Visa Application Process for Finnish Citizens

Finnish citizens will find a summary of the Cambodian e-visa application process. This should help Finnish citizens learn the Cambodian visa requirements These steps may differ for each Finnish citizen depending on their case however, the process follows the below-mentioned steps in most cases.

Find the Right Travel Visa

Cambodian e-visa comes in a variety of types to determine what activities Finnish citizens can and cannot do during their stay in Cambodia. Any Finnish citizen who is caught engaging in any activity that their visa does not allow can result in punishments which includes deportation. So, taking the time to determine the right travel visa for Cambodia is advised for Finnish citizens.

Fill Information Asked by the Cambodian Application

The details asked for the Cambodian visa application must be filled with accurate information by every Finnish citizen applying for a Cambodian e-visa. It is important to mention here that the information provided must be in sync with the information mentioned in the Finland passport used for the application.

If the information mentioned for the below questions does not match the information provided in the passport, the visa request may get rejected.

• The name of the Finnish citizen.
• Any details asked from the Finland passport.
• Information on every booked accommodation for the trip.
• Email Address
• Details for making the payment of fees.

An important thing to remember for every Finnish citizen is that the above-mentioned process should not be completed through any means other than the official portal of the Cambodian government for visa application or through an e-visa service provider who is trustworthy. Many services exist in Finland to scam money out of Finnish citizens who wish to visit Cambodia.

Make the Payment for Submitting the Application

Once all the information is filled in, the Finnish citizens will be asked to make the payment for submitting the application. The information needed for making the payment shall be provided during the application process itself and on the page that you are redirected to for the payment of fees.

Carry Multiple Copies

Being stopped by the Cambodian immigration official due to losing or misplacing a Cambodian e-visa is a common occurrence in Cambodia. To avoid this issue, make multiple copies of the approved Cambodian visa and carry them during the journey. Copies are accepted in both digital and physical forms.

What Is the Validity Period for a Cambodian Visa?

Cambodian visas remain valid for allowing entry into Cambodia for a period of 90 days from the date it was issued to the Finnish citizen. Finnish citizens can only visit Cambodia once during the entire validity period and the stay afterwards is only permissible for a period of 30 days.

If any Finnish citizen finds themselves in a situation where they need to extend their stay past the 30-day limit, they need to approach a Finland embassy in Cambodia and apply for an extended stay through their. If the reason for the extension of stay satisfies the Cambodian immigration officials, the extended stay can be increased to an additional 30 days.

Available Means to Enter Cambodia

Finnish citizens can only enter Cambodia through land and air travel. Sea travel is not allowed to enter Cambodia on a Cambodian visa. The following entry points are available to Finnish citizens who wish to visit Cambodia:

Land Routes

• Poipet and Cham Yeam from Thailand
• Tropang Kreal Borders Post from Laos
• Bavet from Vietnam

Airports

• Phnom Penh International Airport 
• Siem Reap International Airport
• Sihanoukville International Airport

Finnish citizens who have further queries regarding the application process for Finnish citizens to acquire a Cambodian visa, visit the Cambodia e-visa Help Desk for clarification.