17 May 2021 | 08:30 AM UTC
Cambodia: Officials enforcing COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of May 17 /update 27
Cambodia enacting COVID-19 rules nationwide as of May 17. Stricter controls in effect in some localities.
Event
Cambodia continues to enforce restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 nationwide as of May 17. Schools and some nonessential businesses, like vocational training centers, cinemas, museums, and theaters, remain closed. Nonessential gatherings are still banned. 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. The central government allows local officials to impose nightly curfews. Authorities in Siem Reap are enforcing a nightly 20:00-05:00 curfew through May 21. A nightly 20:00-03:00 is in effect in parts of Phnom Penh. Exemptions to the curfew are likely in place for medical institutions, emergency responders, and persons working in other essential fields and industries. Local authorities in other areas 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.
