Visas & Border Crossings
as well as at most of the popular land crossings. At the time of printing, the visa costs US$20 and one passport-sized photo is required. It is also possible to arrange a Cambodian visa through Cambodian embassies overseas or an online e-visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/
Anyone planning a long stay in the kingdom should get a one-month business visa for US$25, which is easily extendable.
Cambodia shares international border crossings with Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Cambodia shares one border crossing with Laos at Dom Kralor/Voen Kham, connecting Stung Treng province in northern Cambodia with Champasak province in southern Laos.
Cambodia shares six international crossings with Thailand, although only those at Poipet/Aranyaprathet, connecting Bangkok and Siem Reap, and Koh Kong/Hat Lek, connecting Trat and Koh Kong, are regularly used by foreigners. The other four crossings are: O Smach/Chong Jom, connecting Thailand’s Surin Province to the remote town of Samraong; Choam/Choam Srawngam, linking Anlong Veng with Si Saket; Psar Pruhm/Ban Pakard, which links Pailin and Chantaburi; and Daun Lem/Ban Laem
connecting Battambang province and Chantaburi.
There are three border crossings with Vietnam. The most popular road crossing is via Bavet/Moc Bai, connecting Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. The Kaam Samnor/Vinh Xuong crossing is a popular option, connecting Phnom Penh and Chau Doc via the Mekong River. Finally, there is the little used border at Phnom Den/Tinh Bien, connecting Takeo and Chau Doc.
Visa extensions are granted in Phnom Penh. Tourist visas can be extended only once for one month, whereas business visas can be extended for up to one year at a time. Visit the Immigration Office opposite Phnom Penh International Airport to arrange an extension.
Getting There & Away
Cambodia has two international gateways, Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport. Cambodia has regular air links with its Southeast Asian neighbours, including connections to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea and
Taiwan. Departure tax when leaving by air is US$25.
Local Time
Cambodia is seven hours ahead of GMT/UTC.
Working Hours
Government offices are usually open at 0730, break for a siesta from 1130 to 1400 and end the day at 1700. Some government offices are also open on Saturday mornings. Banking hours vary slightly depending on the bank, but standard weekday hours are 0830 to 1530. Most are usually open Saturday mornings.
Keeping Healthy
It is important to look after your health in Cambodia due to poor sanitation and only limited access to international standard medical facilities. If you fall sick during your stay, try to see a doctor rather than visit a hospital. Hospitals are pretty primitive and diagnosis can be erratic. If you fall seriously ill in Cambodia you should return to Phnom Penh, as it is the best place in the country for emergency
treatment. If it is a very serious incident, a medivac to Bangkok may be required and for this reason it
is important to have travel/health insurance before visiting Cambodia.
Pharmacies in urban centres are generally well stocked and prescriptions aren't necessary for most antibiotics. Prices are very reasonable, but do check the expiry date, as some medicine may have expired. There's no need to be paranoid. While there are quite a lot of tropical diseases out there, the most common ailments to affect visitors to Cambodia are simple things like an upset stomach or a spot
of dehydration. Avoiding tap water and drinking lots of bottled water is a good first step towards a
healthy trip. Ice is generally considered safe, as it is mostly produced in factories.
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