From visa applications to recommended vaccines, the right eSIM operator, and the insurance that truly covers you — everything we wish we had known before our first stay.
Most nationalities need a Tourist Visa. Official e-Visa (Visa T): USD 30 on evisa.gov.kh, stay of 1 month. Some nationalities are exempt. Tourist visa on arrival: check the current official fee before departure.
Read the guide →4G available in all cities, solid network including in Angkor. Our recommendations to stay connected upon landing, without queues at the airport.
Read the guide →Private medical care in Cambodia is expensive and repatriation costs a fortune. Good insurance is essential — here’s which one to choose.
Read the guide →International flights by departure region, layover hubs in Asia, comparison of airlines and prices by season.
Read the guide →Recommended vaccines, malaria risk by areas, essential pharmacy kit, and reference hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Read the guide →The US dollar is king in Cambodia. Daily budget according to your travel style, withdrawals, accepted bank cards, and fees to avoid.
Read the guide →Dry season from November to April, monsoon from May to October — each period has its advantages. Our month-by-month analysis based on your priorities.
Read the guide →The complete list to check before packing your suitcase: documents, vaccines, money, insurance, phone — don’t forget anything essential.
See the checklist →Most nationalities need a Tourist Visa. The official e-Visa (Visa T) is USD 30 on evisa.gov.kh (3 business days, stay of 1 month, valid 3 months from issue). Some nationalities are exempt. Tourist visa on arrival — available at international airports. Check the current official fee before departure.
Backpacker budget: ~35 USD. Comfort traveler: ~60 USD. Semi-luxury (good hotels, taxis): 80–120 USD. Excluding flight tickets and Angkor pass.
Dry season, clear skies, temperatures between 25 and 33 °C. December–January for Angkor. March–April for the coast, before the extreme heat.
Géraldine and Jean-Pierre have been living in Cambodia for several years. Each guide in this section is written from their direct experience — and regularly updated when rules change (and they often do in Cambodia).
You will find concrete and honest information here, not recycled generic content. If something has changed since your reading, feel free to let us know via the Contact page.
Once your trip is prepared, check out our on-the-ground tested itineraries — from 3 to 15 days, with the right stops and connections.
