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It contains new information under Entry and exit (passport validity) and Health (outbreak of Hand, foot and mouth disease). We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions in Cambodia.
There have been reports of an increase in assaults and armed robberies occurring at the Riverfront area in Phnom Penh, and in the town of Sihanoukville (particularly at isolated beaches). You should exercise vigilance when travelling through these areas at all times but especially after dark.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Cambodia for the most up to date information.
Australians visiting Cambodia global connections travel require a visa. The Cambodian Government has introduced an electronic tourist visa ("e-visa") facility. Travellers are able to apply for a tourist visa on-line through the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation s website . E-visas global connections travel are only valid for entry through Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Koh Kong City (Cham Yeam), Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) and Bavet (Svay Rieng). E-visas are not supported at other entry points. Your passport must have at least six months validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia on an e-visa.
Cambodian visas are normally available on arrival as well. Your passport must have at least four months' validity remaining when you apply for a visa on arrival in Cambodia. You should be aware that all neighbouring countries (Thailand, Vietnam and Laos) require passports to have at least six months validity. global connections travel Local immigration authorities may deny entry and deport people who do not meet this requirement, even if they intend staying only for a short period.
Tourist visas are valid for thirty days only. If issued outside Cambodia, tourist visas will often provide for a validity period that is in excess of thirty days. This validity period refers to the period in which you are able to commence global connections travel your thirty day visit to Cambodia. global connections travel It does not extend the time you are permitted to stay in Cambodia beyond thirty days. Tourist visas must be renewed if you intend to stay in Cambodia in excess of thirty days. Tourist visas can be renewed once.
Ensure global connections travel you have a valid visa for the duration of your stay in Cambodia. Penalties for violating immigration laws include global connections travel fines and/or deportation, at your own expense, and you may be prohibited global connections travel from entering Cambodia in the future. Australians have been detained for violating immigration laws.
If your passport is stolen during your stay in Cambodia, you will require a police report to obtain an exit visa. The police report must be applied for in person at the tourist police station closest to where the incident occurred.
Cambodian-Thai Border: Six legal international border global connections travel crossing points are open for foreign travellers on the Cambodian-Thai border at Koh Kong City (Cham Yeam), O Smach (Oddar Meanchey), Poipet (Banteay Meanchey), Prum (Pailin), Dong (Kamrieng Battambang) and Caom (Oddar Meanchey). Cambodian visas can be obtained at these border crossings.
Cambodian-Vietnamese Border: Cambodian visas can be obtained at the international border crossing points at Bavet (Svay Rieng), Kaam Samnor (Kandal Mekong), Trapaing Sre (Kratie) global connections travel and Phnom Den (Takeo). The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism also reports that Cambodian visas can be obtained on arrival at six other border crossings between Cambodia and Vietnam, but you should confirm this prior to travelling, as entry and exit conditions change regularly. Vietnamese visas must be obtained prior to travelling to the border.
Cambodian-Lao Border: The Lao side of the border crossing at Dong Krolor-Veun Kham is often closed to foreign travellers with little notice. The border crossing is in an isolated location 50km to the north of the Cambodian provincial centre of Stung Treng. It is not serviced global connections travel by public transport, although rudimentary and unreliable global connections travel private motor bike and truck services run to Stung Treng. global connections travel Cambodian and Lao visas cannot be obtained at the border.
When travelling overseas, make sure your passport has at least six months validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
In recent years Cambodian authorities have averted a number of attempted bomb plots. An incident occurred on 3 January global connections travel 2009 when three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were found in two locations in Phnom Penh. Two of the IEDs were destroyed while the third was disarmed. In 2011, three men were sentenced to gaol after being convicted of threatening the security of the Australian, UK and US embassies in Phnom Penh.
The security situation in Cambodia has the potential to deteriorate quickly. You should avoid public gatherings global connections travel or demonstrations, particularly near political global connections travel party offices, the National Assembly building, the Prime Minister s residence, the Phnom Penh Municipal Government Office, and military buildings global connections travel or compounds, as they may turn violent.
Cambodia-Thai border: Australians intending to visit temples along the Cambodia-Thai border should be aware of the ongoing border dispute that has resulted in fighting as recently as April 2012. In recent years conflict has occurred in the area surrounding the Preah Vihear temple (known as Khao Pra Viharn temple in Thailand) located in the border region between Preah Vihear Province in Cambodia and Sisaket Province in Thailand. Conflict has also occurred in the area surrounding the Ta Krabei (known as Ta Kwai temple in Thailand) and Ta Moan (known as Ta Muen Thom temple in Thailand) temples along the Cambodia-Thai border in Oddar Meanchey Province. Fatalities have been reported. Tourist attractions and border crossing points may be closed with little or no notice. There is a risk in border areas from landmines and unexploded military ordnance along the border.
Opportunistic crime is common in Cambodia and the frequency of incidents is increasing. Thieves global connections travel frequently snatch foreigners bags and pick-pocketing is a problem in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap. Several foreigners global connections travel have been injured in the course of these incidents, in particular when bags are pulled from passengers on moving motorbike taxis or in tuk-tuks. Bag-snatching, other robberies and assaults often occur during daylight hours.
Travellers have had valuables, such as money and passports, stolen from locked hotel/guesthouse rooms, particularly in cheaper accommodation. Items have been removed from luggage stored in the luggage compartments of buses, especially on bus journeys between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
There have been reports of assaults and armed robberies against foreigners, especially in areas frequented by tourists and expatriate residents, including the Riverfront global connections travel area in Phnom Penh and the town of Sihanoukville (particularly at isolated beaches). You should exercise vigilance when travelling through these areas at all times, but especially after dark.
You should limit night time travel around Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville global connections travel and Siem Reap to well-lit public areas and travel in groups. At night, travel by car is safer than motorcycle, tuk-tuk or cyclo (cycle-rickshaw).
Foreigners have been the target of sexual assault in Cambodia. Due to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, victims of violent crime, especially rape, are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance.
Levels of firearm ownership in Cambodia are high and guns are sometimes used to resolve disputes. There have been reports of traffic disputes resulting in violence involving global connections travel weapons. Bystanders can get caught up in these disputes. Foreigners have been threatened with handguns for perceived rudeness to local patrons in popular Phnom Penh nightclubs global connections travel and elsewhere.
Tourists invited to private homes for a number of reasons, including to play cards, have been the victim of gambling scams. Some tourists have lost large amounts of money, or been forced to withdraw money from an ATM.
Piracy occurs in the coastal areas of Cambodia. Armed gangs have robbed boats in recent times. See our advice to Australians travelling by sea for further information. The International Maritime Bureau issues piracy reports on its website.
Before global connections travel you go, organise a variety of ways of accessing your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, US dollars cash and in case of an emergency from family/friends. Australian currency is not accepted in Cambodia. Small transactions use Cambodian riel, however most purchases occur using US dollars. Visitors should take a reasonable quantity of US dollars to cover basic travelling expenses. US dollars are widely accepted global connections travel throughout Cambodia although notes that are excessively dirty or torn, or of high denominations, may not be accepted. Counterfeit bills have been detected in circulation in Cambodia.
It is important to ensure you have access to money to cover unexpected costs in case of an emergency. Restrictions such as non-refundable or non-transferable tickets apply to most discounted global connections travel airfares so you may have to pay a substantial global connections travel fee to change the dates of your travel. If you require medical treatment you may have to cover some costs, even if you have travel insurance.
Consult with your bank to find out whether your ATM card will work overseas. Credit card cash advances and travellers' cheque cashing services are available at banks in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Battambang for a fee. ATM facilities are widely available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang and Sihanoukville. Travellers should exercise caution when using ATM facilities as there have been reports of people being robbed after withdrawing cash.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.