Philippines visa requirements for Cambodians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Cambodians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors from Cambodia can travel to the Philippines for a period of 30 days without applying for a visa.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The importation of the local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
  • Also, the importation of firearms and firearm parts, regardless of purpose are prohibited in the Philippines.
  • Visitors travelling with pets must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate, issued in Madagascar stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
  • Travellers from Madagascar must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
  • Visitors would be required to present a copy of their latest bank statement as evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country. 
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required by Cambodians. It is recommended that they get vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • Intending visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Cambodia. There are international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
  • Philippine Airlines, Bangkok Airways, THAI and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers that fly from Madagascar to the Philippines.
  • The estimated flight duration from Phnom Penh to Manila, Philippines is 2 hours, 55 minutes, and from Siem reap, it is 5 hours, 50 minutes.
  • There are five types of climates in the Philippines, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Some special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
  • Christianity is the dominating religion in the Philippines, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
  • There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
  • Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis. 
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts the Philippines an hour ahead of Cambodia.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Visitors travelling to the Philippines are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philippines safe to travel to?

Most parts of the Philippines is considered safe for tourist travel. Although there are events of theft and pickpocketing in some areas of the country, with enough amount of caution, tourists can enjoy their stay without safety concerns.

What is the dominating religion in the Philippines?

Christianity is the dominating religion in the Philippines, with over 85% of the entire population adhering to it. Some of the other religions present in the Philippines include Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

What currency do they spend in the Philippines?

The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.

What is the most common mode of transportation in the Philippines?

Tricycles are quite common in the Philippines and depending on where you are, they take on different forms. They are not entirely comfortable for long-distance trips; tourists are better of renting a car or bike.