Notice on Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Short-term Visa Applicants

To further facilitate visa applications, fingerprint collection is now exempted for all short-term visa applicants (staying no more than 180 days in China) from the day of this notice until December 31, 2026. 

According to relevant regulations, fingerprint collection is still required for applicants of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas, who should apply for residence permits after entry into China.

Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy

Tel: 011572624, 012901937 (Weekdays 08:30-11:00, 14:30-17:00); 

E-mail: phnom-penh@csm.mfa.gov.cn 

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Phnom Penh

Tel: 236387888 (Weekdays 09:00-17:00);

E-mail: phnompenhcenter@visaforchina.org

  Chinese Visa Application Service Center （Phnom Penh） 

                                                                23th December 2025