Cambodia: Local officials continuing to enforce COVID-19 restrictions in high-risk areas as of Aug. 31 /update 33

Event

Provincial authorities are enforcing localized movement restrictions in high-risk areas as of Aug. 31.

Officials in Banteay Meanchey and Kampong Cham have closed off villages in recent days where outbreaks have occurred; enhanced measures are in effect in multiple villages in Banteay Meanchey’s O Chrov District as well as Toul Village in Kampong Cham. Officials may restrict travel to and from areas where outbreaks occur for up to 14 days. Officials have banned most nonessential activity in Preah Vihear’s Choam Ksan district through Sept. 3. To curb imported cases, local governments have tightened border security in multiple provinces, including Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Oddar Meanchey, and Pailin. Security personnel typically require entrants to undergo screening, take a COVID-19 test, and complete quarantine.

The central government allows local officials to impose curfews and designate red (high-risk), orange (intermediate-risk), and yellow zones (lower-risk). Officials may ban nonessential commercial travel and activity as well as impose curfews in red zones; orange and yellow zones have gradually more relaxed business and movement controls. 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