Cambodia: Authorities lift COVID-19 testing requirements for international arrivals as of March 17 /update 43

Event

Cambodia has lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for international arrivals as of March 17. Authorities previously required entrants to present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure and undergo an on-arrival rapid antigen test (RAT).

Domestic Measures
Gatherings may occur without attendance limits, though participants must follow social distancing measures. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas. Airlines are resuming more domestic flights serving various cities, including Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

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 Phnom Penh require individuals to show vaccination cards to enter facilities like schools, malls, and businesses. The central government allows local officials to designate localities as red, orange, and yellow zones in decreasing order of risk levels.

International Travel Restrictions
Entrants are not required to present COVID-19 test results before departure or on arrival. Fully vaccinated arrivals are not subject to any quarantine, but passengers who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine for 14 days.

Officials have resumed issuing tourist visas, e-visas, and exemptions for visas, though visa-on-arrival services remain suspended. Individuals traveling for essential reasons may submit applications for short-term visas permitting stays of up to 30 days either through a Cambodian embassy or consulate or the government's official portal by clicking here.

Applicants for short-term visas must adhere to protocols, including providing proof of medical insurance of at least USD 50,000 and evidence that the trip is for essential reasons. Inbound foreign nationals must pay a USD 2,000 deposit to cover potential COVID-19 related costs. Officials are resuming additional flights between Cambodia and several locations gradually.

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