Cambodia international travel guide in 2024

Cambodia travel details 🇰🇭

Cambodia has a population of 16M with main currency as Cambodian Riel. The languages spoken are Khmer. Cambodia travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are rare in Cambodia. Tipping is usually not expected in Cambodia. Internet speed in Cambodia is on average 4.4 Mbps.In Cambodia you drive on the right side.

Cambodia travel advice

⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions

We've reviewed our advice for Cambodia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. You'll need a valid visa to travel to Cambodia. If you remain in Cambodia beyond the date of your authorised stay, officials may stop you from leaving Cambodia. In cases of excessive overstays, you may be arrested and detained for violating immigration laws (see 'Travel'). Gun crime and explosions have occurred, including at popular tourist destinations (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Cambodia.

Issue Date : May 13, 2024

Cambodia weather

Cambodia essential details

Plugs

Cambodia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type C and Type G.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Khmer

Money in Cambodia

Currencies

Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (symbol: ?), code KHR.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100 and 50 riels. Riel is subdivided into 100 sens. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100 and 50 riels.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are rare in Cambodia. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Cambodia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Internet in Cambodia

Internet

Internet speed in Cambodia is on average 4.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Cambodia is low. It is not as easy to find one.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 10,096.95 KHR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Cellcard, Metfone, Seatel, Smart or qb. Cambodia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cambodia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Cambodia, dial +, then 855 (the country code for Cambodia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Cambodia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 23 .

Driving in Cambodia

Road rules

In Cambodia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Emergecy

Universal

112

Police

112

Ambulance

112

Fire department

112

Cambodia map

Cambodia visa advice

If you're considering exploring Cambodia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Cambodia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Cambodia, understanding Cambodia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.