Cambodia visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Cambodian Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Thais can travel to Cambodia on visa-free with a stay duration of up to 30 days.
  • To extend your stay duration for another 30 days, visitors should make an application by contacting the immigration office of Cambodia.
  • Your international passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into Cambodia and your passports must have at least two blank pages for necessary stampings.
  • Passports of the travelers should not be frayed, torn, separated or altered in any other way.
  • Your passport-sized photographs must be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper.
  • Passport photograph size must be two inches by two inches in size and taken against an all-white background.
  • The passport photographs must provide the full front view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral expression.
  • Passport holders should not put on eyeglasses either headwear(s) be it for religious purposes in photographs.
  • Visitors are not required to pay departure tax upon leaving the country.
  • The standard time zone of Cambodia is (GMT+7) which is also the same time zone as Thailand.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Cambodia is 1 hour 12 minutes and 566 km as the distance.
  • The airlines traveling to Cambodia from Thailand are Thai AirAsia and Malindo Air.
  • Cambodian telephone code is (+855), and the country's capital is Phnom Penh.
  • The local currency of Cambodia is Cambodian Riel-KHR.
  • The importation and exportation of both local and foreign currencies up to $10,000 are not restricted, except exceeding the amount must be declared.
  • For importation and exportation of arms and ammunition require a valid license from the Cambodian Ministry of Interior or Ministry of National Defense and import permit from the General Department of Customs and Excise.
  • Cambodia is known for the World Heritage site, Angkor Wat temple complex which is one of the largest religious monuments in the world on a site measuring up to 162.6 hectares.
  • Cambodia has two distinct seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The wet season runs from December through April while the dry season is between January and February.
  • Cambodia is known to have a single official language called Khmer which is spoken by nearly of the whole of the country's population.
  • A higher percentage of Cambodia's population practice Theravada Buddhism, followed by Islam, Christianity, and other religions
  • Transport within Cambodia can be made through public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps.
  • Taxis in Cambodia can appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and tuk-tuk.
  • In Cambodia, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C, and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a currency restriction for entry into Cambodia?

Foreign currencies up to a maximum of USD10,000 or its equivalent is allowed. Travelers exceeding the set amount must declare on arrival.

When is the best time to visit Cambodia?

The best time to travel to Cambodia is during the dry season from October to April. And for visitors who intend to go wildlife viewing, the best time to visit would be from May to June as this period offers better viewing opportunities due to fewer tourist crowds at popular sites like Angkor Wat and around Phnom Penh.

Do I need a converter/adapter for the electricity?

Since Cambodia uses 230V, 50Hz AC electricity with A / C / G sockets, it is recommended to bring a converter along.

How safe is it to visit Cambodia?

Cambodia is a relatively safe country. Although travelers are advised to be more cautious especially at night. Crime rates in general, are very low, particularly against tourists.