COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Cambodia (28 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter Cambodia.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Foreigners with proper visas and travel documents can enter Cambodia. Cambodian Embassies will only accept applications for diplomatic, official, and “sponsored” business-linked visas, and will not issue tourist or other visas to enter Cambodia at this time.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• No with exceptions

• Transit through land borders is not allowed since borders are closed.

• The few flights that are allowed to transit through Cambodia although are not allowed to disembark passengers.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• All travellers are subject to medical screening.

• A COVID-19 test will be carried out on arrival regardless of having a negative test certificate. Travellers must wait in quarantine for the test report.

• On arrival, passengers must deposit $2,000 in the Cambodian Bank for testing and treatment purpose. After deduction for any services, the remainder of the deposit will be returned.

• The charges are not required for Cambodian nationals, individuals with diplomatic visa (A-class) or official visa (B-class) and children below 15 years of age. This requirement does not apply to Cambodian nationals who hold foreign passports with a VISA K entry permit.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test report obtained within 72 hours of departure from the embarkation place is required for foreign nationals.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All travellers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. Travellers whose arrival test is positive will undergo quarantine in a government-designated facility at their own expense. Travellers with a negative result will be allowed to undergo quarantine at their own location, where another test will be carried out on 13th or 14th day of their quarantine period.

• If any passenger found COVID-19 positive in the flight, every passenger who was present on that flight must undergo quarantine for 14 days.

Insurance required?

• Yes

• Travellers have to purchase a local health insurance package that includes a minimum of $50,000 for COVID-19 treatment.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required in airports and on flights.

• Commercial flights are operating to and from Cambodia.

• Korean Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Eva Air are some of the airlines operating to and from Cambodia.

• Cambodian authority can impose some additional airline restrictions suddenly.

• Airlines facility can be suspended or reduced without any notice.

• All Nippon Airways will resume flights from 1 December to 31 January.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Land borders with Vietnam, Thailand and Laos are closed.

• Cambodian authorities have suspended all visa exemptions, e-visas, and visas on arrival.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• No curfew is in effect.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Social distancing is encouraged for everyone. There is a phased approach for restrictions based on numbers of COVID-19 cases. Restrictions can be imposed or lifted with little notice.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no restrictions on travel within Cambodia.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and other accommodations are allowed to open however services and recreation amenities could be limited. Travellers should contact hotels directly when booking as some remain closed.

• Temperature checks may be carried out in many hotels when entering.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and discos remain closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Public beaches will remain open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• No

• The government has closed museums until further notice.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Churches have reopened with social distancing measures which include temperature testing before entering the churches, maintaining a physical distance, wearing face masks, and sanitizing hands frequently.

Events allowed?

• No

• The government has closed cultural and entertainment venues until further notice.

Masks required in public?

• No with exceptions

• In public places, wearing a face mask is not mandatory. Many airlines require a face mask to be worn while in the airport and during flight.

Other

• Schools are gradually reopening. Educational institutions with valid licenses will be eligible to reopen.

• Leisure facilities such as gyms will remain closed.

• Night clubs are not allowed to open.

• Few casinos have reopened with permission.

• Cinemas and theatres will remain closed.

Sfaturi

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.