26 Apr 2021 | 04:54 AM UTC
Cambodia: Officials lift ban on nonessential interprovincial travel as of April 26 /update 26
Cambodia has lifted a ban on nonessential interprovincial travel as of April 26. Other nationwide and local controls still in effect.
Event
Cambodia has lifted a ban on all nonessential interprovincial travel as of April 26 amid continuing efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. The government also allows tourist sites in most sites nationwide to reopen.
Several additional nationwide restrictions remain in effect. Schools and some nonessential businesses remain closed as of April 26. Affected facilities include vocational training centers, cinemas, museums, and theaters. Nonessential gatherings are banned nationwide. Several state agencies, such as the Ministry of Economy and Finance, continue to require most of their employees to telecommute. Authorities also encourage people to remain at home unless engaging in essential activities.
Stricter protocols are still in place in areas with high COVID-19 activity. Officials can impose 20:00-05:00 nightly curfews. Authorities in Phnom Penh and Kandal Province's Takhmao are enforcing such a curfew through at least April 28. Exemptions to the curfew are in place for medical institutions, emergency responders, and persons working in other essential fields and industries. Additionally, Phnom Penh and Takhmao residents must remain home, except when seeking assistance in an emergency or obtaining essential needs. Several provincial and local governments have imposed localized business and gathering restrictions. Authorities may introduce additional curfews and other localized restrictions at short notice in the coming days.
International Travel Restrictions
Authorities allow online applications for short-term travel visas; however, only individuals traveling for essential reasons may receive such passes. The short-term visas are valid for three months and allow the holder to stay in the country for up to 30 days. Applicants for short-term travel visas must provide proof of medical insurance coverage of at least USD 50,000, a medical certificate from local health authorities issued no more than 72 hours before travel stating the individual is free from COVID-19. The traveler must also produce documentation demonstrating that the trip is for essential reasons. Travelers must take COVID-19 tests upon arrival and quarantine for 14 days at a government-designated facility. With limited exceptions, inbound foreign nationals must pay a USD-2,000 deposit to cover costs, including USD 100 for COVID-19 testing and USD 30 for a certificate stating they are free from the virus.
The issuance of tourist visas, visa-on-arrival services, and visa-free travel remain suspended. Flights from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines remain banned.
Advice
Follow all official immigration and health screening instructions, particularly if traveling from affected locations. 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.
