Cambodia
travel guides

Yes, most visitors need a visa, but it is straightforward to obtain. You can apply for an e-Visa online before travelling or get a visa on arrival at the main airports and land borders for around USD 30. Bring a passport photo and cash for the on-arrival option.

November to February is the best time to visit Cambodia, with dry days and temperatures that make temple-hopping bearable. March to May is intensely hot, often above 35°C. The rainy season from June to October brings green landscapes and fewer crowds at Angkor, with showers that usually pass within an hour.

Cambodia is generally safe for tourists, with petty theft the main concern in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Bag snatching from passing motorbikes does happen, so keep valuables out of sight and avoid carrying phones loosely in busy streets. Never stray from marked paths in rural areas where landmine clearance is incomplete.

Cambodia's official currency is the Riel (KHR), but US dollars circulate alongside it and are accepted almost everywhere. Prices at hotels, restaurants and tours are usually quoted in dollars, with riel given as change for amounts under a dollar. Bring clean, unmarked notes, as damaged bills are often refused.

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