Cambodia Tourist Information

Getting There

Fly into Phnom Penh from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vientiane, Guangzhou and Ho Chi Minh City.
There are also direct flights into Siem Reap.
Some budget airlines such as Air Asia now fly to Phnom Penh.
It is also possible to cross overland from Thailand at Poipet and then take a bus to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
Or you can cross from Hat Lek in Thailand's Trat province over to Krong Koh Kong from where you can get a fast boat to Sihanoukville and then a bus to Phnom Penh.
It is also possible to cross into Cambodia from Vietnam's Moc Bai (as long as Moc Bai is stamped in your passport as your designated exit point from Vietnam).

Visas

One month tourist visas are issued to most nationalities on arrival at the international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. There is a fee for this and a passport photo is required.
A departure tax is levied when leaving via the airports.
If arriving overland you must get your visa in advance at an embassy or through a travel agent.

Climate

Cambodia has a year round warm, tropical climate.
Cambodia has a rainy season from May to October with September and October being the wettest months.
The dry season runs from November to April.
April to May can be very hot and humid. November to January are cooler months.

Health

No vaccinations are required to enter Cambodia. However it's a good idea to have up to the date typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B immunizations.
Malaria and Dengue Fever exist throughout Cambodia
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) occurs in the Mekong Delta so avoid swimming in the water there.
Only bottled water should be drunk to avoid dysentery and liver flukes.
Any essential medications should be taken with you as they may not be available in Cambodia.
As Cambodian hospitals are of a low standard you may need to evacuate to Bangkok in the case of a serious illness.

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