Cambodia Visa for Burkinese Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Burkinese passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Burkinese nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 11:00 - Friday - 27 December, 2024 5 days 18 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Burkineses who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Burkinese citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 11:00 - Friday - 27 December, 2024 5 days 18 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Burkinese transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Burkinese citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 21,506,020 Burkinese passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Burkinese passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Burkinese citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Burkinese passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Burkinese citizens is 45262 XOF.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 11:30 - Thursday - 26 December, 2024 at Ouagadougou local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Burkinese passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Burkina Faso citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Burkinese citizens:

  • Your Burkina Faso passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Burkina Faso

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France
(It is a 3777.9 km distance from Ouagadougou with 6 hours, 17 minutes flight)
Imm. "Le Palais dHiver" 149, boulevard , Stalingrad 69100, Lyon, France

Phone
+33 4 78.93.04.81
To call the embassy from Burkina Faso, please dial +33

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Ouagadougou: 16:06 PM, Saturday 21 December 2024
Lyon: 17:06 PM, Saturday 21 December 2024
Time Difference: Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Ouagadougou

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Burkinese citizens

There are two available methods for Burkinese citizens and foreign passports living in Burkina Faso to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Burkina Faso? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Burkinese passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 45262 XOF)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 11:00 AM, Burkina Faso local time on 27 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Burkinese nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 18105 CFA Franc BCEAO(XOF)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 21122 CFA Franc BCEAO(XOF)

Eligible ports of entry

Burkinese visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Ouagadougou Burkina Faso)
Phnom Penh International Airport 11473.0 km / 7129.0 miles (19 hours, 7 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 11309.4 km / 7027.3 miles (18 hours, 50 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 11374.9 km / 7068.1 miles (18 hours, 57 minutes)
Cham Yeam 11266.9 km / 7000.9 miles (18 hours, 46 minutes)
Poipet 11170.2 km / 6940.8 miles (18 hours, 37 minutes)
Bavet 11626.6 km / 7224.4 miles (19 hours, 22 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 11523.4 km / 7160.3 miles (19 hours, 12 minutes)

Burkina Faso & Cambodia travel information

Burkina Faso Cambodia Differences
Local time 16:06 (21 December, 2024) 23:06 (21 December, 2024) Burkina Faso is Lyon 1.0 hour ahead Ouagadougou Cambodia.
Population 21,506,020 16,956,639 4,549,381 more than Cambodia.
Current weather few clouds 28°C (Ouagadougou) overcast clouds 26°C (Phnom Penh) 2°C higher than Cambodia
Distance Ouagadougou
  • Phnom Penh (11473.0 km / 7129.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (11309.0 km / 7027.0 miles)
Average distance is 11392 km or 7079 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • December Solstice in Burkina Faso
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Day which will occur in 3 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 0 minutes (Ouagadougou local time)

Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Burkina Faso.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December 2024 2 days
Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 December 2024 3 days
St Stephen's Day Thursday, 26 December 2024 4 days
New Year's Eve Tuesday, 31 December 2024 1 week, 2 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 week, 3 days
New Year's Day Wednesday, 01 January 2025 1 week, 3 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 2 weeks, 2 days
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 2 months, 2 weeks
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 2 months, 3 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, 30 March 2025 3 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Burkina Faso?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Burkina Faso.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Burkinese nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Burkinese citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 45262 XOF) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Burkina Faso?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 11:30 AM on 26 December 2024 (Ouagadougou local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Burkina Faso, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.