From visa applications to recommended vaccinations, the right eSIM operator, and insurance that truly covers you — everything we wish we had known before our first visit.
A visa is required to enter Cambodia. Official e-visa for 30 USD online (evisa.gov.kh) or visa on arrival for 35 USD. Procedures, timelines, and practical tips.
Read the guide →4G available in all cities, solid network including Angkor. Our recommendations to stay connected right from 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 →Flights from Paris, Lyon, or Geneva, connections in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, comparing airlines and prices by season.
Read the guide →Recommended vaccinations, malaria risk by area, essential pharmacy kit, and reference hospitals in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Read the guide →The US dollar is king in Cambodia. Daily budget based on 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, vaccinations, money, insurance, phone — don’t forget anything essential.
See the checklist →A visa is required to enter Cambodia. The official e-visa can be obtained online at evisa.gov.kh for 30 USD (3 business days). Visa on arrival is also possible for 35 USD in cash.
Backpacker budget: ~35 USD. Comfort traveler: ~60 USD. Semi-luxury (good hotels, taxis): 80–120 USD. Excludes 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 updated regularly when rules change (and they change often 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 tested itineraries on the ground — from 3 to 15 days, with the right stops and connections.
