Cambodia: Authorities reduce quarantine period for unvaccinated and partially inoculated international arrivals as of April 21 /update 44

Event

Authorities have reduced the quarantine period for unvaccinated or partially inoculated international arrivals to seven days as of April 21 amid ongoing COVID-19 activity. These travelers must undergo COVID-19 tests on the seventh day of the quarantine before leaving their designated quarantine facility; entrants by land must also take COVID-19 tests upon arrival in the country.

Domestic Measures
Gatherings may occur without attendance limits, though participants must follow social distancing measures. Authorities require individuals to wear facemasks in public areas in most parts of the country; officials have lifted the measure in Mondulkiri, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, and Stung Treng provinces. Domestic flight routes serving various cities, including Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, are operational.

Local authorities may implement tighter curbs, such as curfews or short-term bans on nonessential movement or commercial activity, in areas with higher COVID-19 activity. Officials in parts of the country, including Phnom Penh, require individuals to show vaccination cards to enter some public facilities, like schools, malls, and businesses.

International Travel Restrictions
Officials have lifted visa restrictions and resumed issuing tourist visas, e-visas, and exemptions for visas; the government has also restarted providing visa-on-arrival services for vaccinated travelers. Individuals may submit applications for tourist visas permitting stays of up to 30 days either through a Cambodian embassy or consulate or the government's official portal by clicking here. Visa exemptions are in place for citizens of several nations, including ASEAN countries, with varying allowed duration of the visit to Cambodia.

Travelers who can enter Cambodia do not need to present COVID-19 test results before departure. Fully vaccinated arrivals are not subject to quarantine. The Cambodian government does not require but encourages international arrivals to purchase medical insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment. Officials are resuming additional flights between Cambodia and several locations gradually.

Advice

Follow all official immigration and health screening instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Allow additional time for immigration and health screenings at all ports of entry. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Electronic Visa Application
Ministry of Foreign Affairs