Cambodia Info
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KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA Name : Cambodia |
Visa
Visas can be obtained at Royal Embassies and Consulates of CambodiaVisa on arrival: valid for 30 days, is issued at Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport and most international border crossing. Visa fee: Business visa: USD25, Tourist visa: USD20. New Visa You can Obtain Online. More..
Passport
All visitors entering Cambodia must possess valid passport. Your passport has to be validated for at least six months after this issued date.Climate
Typically speaking, Cambodia has four season, cool/dry, hot/dry, hot/wet and cool/wet. The average temperature is 27C. It is comprised of two main seasons affected by the tropical monsoon, the Rainy Season from May to October and Dry Season from November to April. The coolest period lasts from December to January and the hottest days of the hot season rarely climb above 30oC.Airport Tax
International flight : Each foreigner has to pay US$ 25 at Phnom Penh International Airport or Siem Reap International Airport. Additionally, the child below the age of 12 has to pay US$ 13, and child below 2 does not need to pay tax on any airport. Domestic flight: Each foreigner has to pay US$ 6, at Phnom Penh International Airport or Siem Reap International Airport.Airline Ticket
You are responsible to reconfirm your airline tickets; some airlines in Asia will not haven’t rung to reconfirm each individual sector. Ensure you keep your ticket in a safe place whilst traveling.
Angkor Complex
You must process an admission pass to visit the temple and sites in the Angkor Archaeology Park. Passes are sold in one-day, three-day and seven-day. A one-day visit allows you to see just the highlights of the most temples and very little more. A three-day is enough to visit the all of the major temples. And the seven-day pass is sufficient period to explore some of your favorite ruins and many of minor structures as well. A passport-sized photo required at the time of purchase the three-day and seven-day passes. Visitors can have their picture taken at the entrance checkpoint at no charge; however we recommend that all visitors bring along a photo prior to arriving in eap, Cambodia.Curry & Exchange
The local currency is Riel, however, in Phnom Penh and most major tourist destinations, almost all goods and services are calculated and paid for in the US currency. The rate of exchange (at time of printing) is approximately 4,000 Riels to one U.S Dollar. Credit cards, traveler’s checks and currencies other than U.S Dollars are accepted most of places such as major hotels, at some foreigner-owned restaurants and some souvenir shops, etc.Health Requirement
Although no vaccinations are officially required for entry to Cambodia, they are highly encouraged. Visitors are advised to check with their doctor or a travel immunization clinic regarding protection against malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and B. You will be asked to declare any serious pre-existing medical conditions or allergies at the time of registration. Any essential medications should be brought with you as there is no guarantee that they will be available in Cambodia.est you bring with the Aspirin or paracetamol, Antihistamine , Cold & flu tablets, Diarrhea medication, Nausea medication, Rehydration sachets, Insect repellant, Antiseptic & bandages, Sunscreen & lip balm, Antibiotics (discuss with your doctor).
Safety & Security
The Cambodia is regarded as safe country by world standard. Visitors can go around the cities at day and night. However, you have better care for yourself all the time. Throughout your stay, always keep a photocopy of passport, airline ticket and credit card.Food
Rice and fish, together with array of herbs, sauces and spices are the Khmer typical cuisine. Curries and soup with beef, pork, poultry and seafood can be bought from vendors along the street. There is no problem in Phnom Penh. All of the world’s main cuisine is found here in more than 100 restaurants such as European, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese.Public/Private Emergencies
- Police 117, Ambulance 119, Fire 118
- 24 hour police 366841/015 915137 in Phnom Penh
- Flying Tiger Unit : 36684/720235
- Tourist Police (English, French and German spoken) : 1155
- Ministry of Tourism (MOT) Call Centre : 1672
- Immigration Bureau : 0 2287 3101-10
International Border Checkpoints
- Bavet (Svay Rieng Province)
- O'Smach (Oddar Meanchhey Province)
- Kaam Samnor-Koh Rokar (Kandal-Prey Veng)
- Cham Yeam (Koh Kong Province)
- Poipet (Banteay Meanchhey Province)
- Phnom Den (Takeo Province)
- Dong Krolor (Stung Treng Province)
Provincial Calling Codes
Phnom Penh = 023Siem Reap = 063
Sisophon = 054
Sihanoukville = 034
Battambang = 053
Kandal = 024
Kampong Speu = 025
Kampong Chhnang = 026
Takeo = 032
Kampot = 033
Koh Kong = 035
Kep = 036
Kampong Cham = 042
Kampong Thom = 062
Kratie = 072
Prey Veng = 043
Pursat = 052
Stung Treng = 074
Svay Rieng = 044
Rattanakiri = 075
Mondulkiri = 073
Distance from Phnom Penh to another Provinces
| 01- | Bantey Meanchey (Sisophon) | 350 km |
| 02- | Oddar Meanchey (Samrong) | 445 km |
| 03- | Siem Reap | 315 km |
| 04- | Preah Vihear (Choam Khsan) | 325 km |
| 05- | Kompong Thom | 170 km |
| 06- | Stung Treng | 455 km |
| 07- | Kratie | 315 km |
| 08- | Rattanakiri (Banlung) | 610 km |
| 09- | Modolkiri (Sen Monorom) | 220 km |
| 10- | Kompong Cham | 125 km |
| 11- | Prey Veng | 90 km |
| 12- | Svay Rieng | 120 km |
| 13- | Kandal (Takhmauv) | 15 km |
| 14- | Takeo | 90 km |
| 15- | Kampot | 150 km |
| 16- | Sihanoukville | 230 km |
| 17- | Koh Kong | 280 km |
| 18- | Kompomg Speu | 50 km |
| 19- | Kompong Chhnang | 91 km |
| 20- | Pursat | 190 km |
| 21- | Battambong | 290 km |
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