FEBRUARY 19th, 2023
dKellin - d travel bug
Prep Work
Cambodia Airport Tax
International departures from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap: US$25 for adults, US$13 for children 12 and under.
Domestic departure: US$6 for flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Visa
All visitors require visa, except for citizens of Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Laos. Tourist visa costs US$20, business visa costs US$25. You need a minimum of 4 months validity on your passport, and one completely blank page. Get it done at a Cambodia Embassy and enjoy a 90-day validity (but must be used within 3 months).
You can also apply for your visa at the airport in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as at the border crossings. Check link below for more detail; http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/
Essentials
Weather is hot, hot, dry and dusty. Get hat/cap, mask, umbrella, sun screen and enough water. Is best to have them inside a backpack instead of hand carry. Your hand is better to be free to hold on stairs grilling or any available stable items to help you climb. Weather is really hot even on year end which local says is 'winter' season a hat and umbrella are essential but certain temples restrict entry with big umbrella so is better to carry a foldable umbrella. Around Cambodia especially Siem Reap town is very dusty. A mask would be ideal when you walk around the roadside and finally drinking water. Bring a bottle, most van/tuk tuk hired will provide drinking water but a spare wouldn't hurt.
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