Cambodia: Officials suspend nationwide COVID-19 measures as of Aug. 20, though some local governments continuing restrictions /update 32

Event

Cambodia authorities have lifted nationwide measures imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 as of Aug. 20. Provincial governments may enforce movement and commercial restrictions based on their specific COVID-19 situation. Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Cham, Oddar Meanchey, and Svay Rieng provincial officials have extended measures through Aug, 26. The 21:00-03:00 curfew remains in effect, nonessential travel is banned, and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. A facemask mandate is in place; officials could issue fines of USD 50-250 from the second violation. Provincial governments may also impose restrictions in districts; officials will ban most nonessential activity in Preah Vihear’s Choam Ksan district Aug. 21-Sept. 3. The central government allows local officials to impose curfews and designate red, orange, and yellow zones. Local authorities may introduce additional curfews and other localized restrictions at short notice.

Travel Restrictions
Tourist visas, visa-on-arrival services, and visa-free travel remain suspended. Authorities allow online applications for short-term visas permitting stays of up to 30 days; however, only individuals traveling for demonstrated essential reasons may receive such passes. Applicants for short-term travel visas must provide proof of medical insurance of at least USD 50,000, obtain a medical certificate clearing the individual of COVID-19 issued within 72 hours of travel, and purchase a USD 90 health insurance package and produce documentation demonstrating that the trip is for essential reasons. Inbound foreign nationals must pay a USD 2,000 deposit to cover potential COVID-19 related costs. Arrivals must take COVID-19 tests upon arrival and quarantine for 14 days at a government-designated facility; individuals who test positive for the Delta variant must quarantine for 21 days.

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.

Resources

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