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Passport & validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive in Cambodia, and it should be undamaged with all pages intact. If you plan to extend your stay or renew a visa in-country, your passport should also have at least 6 months validity from the start date of that extension.

Visa requirements

Most travelers need a visa. Tourist visas are valid for 30 days from entry and can be obtained either online (Cambodia e-Visa) in advance or on arrival at major airports and designated land borders, a passport photo and payment (often in USD) are required. Cambodia also operates a free e-Arrival declaration for air arrivals, which must be submitted within 7 days before entry. Overstays can lead to fines, detention, and deportation.

Travel insurance is not mandatory for Cambodia, but it’s strongly recommended. High-quality care for serious issues often requires medical evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore, something standard health plans rarely cover and which can be very expensive.

Common risks include dengue and other mosquito-borne illness, road accidents (traffic and driving standards vary), and water/temple-area injuries. A policy with robust emergency medical and medical evacuation limits plus 24/7 assistance is prudent. Read exclusions carefully (pre-existing conditions, motorcycle use without proper license/helmet, adventure sports).

Cambodia uses the riel (KHR), but the economy is heavily dollarized, USD is widely accepted, and many prices in tourist areas are quoted in dollars, small change may be given in riel. ATMs are common in cities and tourist hubs and often dispense USD, many machines charge a per-withdrawal fee. Card acceptance (Visa/Mastercard) is growing in urban retailers and supermarkets, but cash remains essential for markets, tuk-tuks, and rural areas. Prefer withdrawals/exchanges via reputable banks.

Customs & currency rules: you may bring in any amount of foreign currency, but declare amounts over USD 10 000 (or equivalent) on arrival, exporting over USD 10 000 without having declared it on entry requires approval from the National Bank of Cambodia and Customs. The e-Arrival system includes the customs declaration. Keep official receipts if exchanging money.

Cambodian culture is gracious and tradition-minded, with daily life shaped by Theravada Buddhism and strong community values. A little Khmer courtesy unlocks a lot of warmth.