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on March 15th, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.

Immigration and Visa

Visa

A visa is required to enter the country. You can have a visa issued in 1 to 2 business days by applying to the embassy or consulate of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Japan. You can also apply for and obtain an e-visa online. A tourist visa that lets you stay for 30 days is USD 36 and takes three business days to issue. You can also get a visa on arrival at Siem Reap or Phnom Penh airport, or some land borders. A tourist visa that lets you stay for 30 days is USD 30. Although you can get a visa on arrival at some land borders, it is better to get one in advance.

Passport

To enter Cambodia, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned date of entry into the country. When getting a multiple-entry visa, your passport must be valid for at least an additional six months from the visa period.

  • Visa, passport, and other information is subject to change without notice. Be sure to check with the Embassy, Consulate, or travel agency.

Quarantine

When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Cambodia.

  • a. Plants, plant fragments, forest products, or processed forest products
  • b. Plants that may bring in or cause disease
  • c. Wooden boxes or packages made from woodchips
  • d. Soil, plant roots, or soil with plant roots attached
  • e. Organisms or meat that may have or may cause disease
  • f：Non-plant products that may bring in or cause disease

Customs

Bringing in e-cigarettes

The use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is prohibited in Cambodia.

For bringing and possession of tax-free cigarettes

  • Up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 g of loose tobacco
  • Up to 2 L of alcohol
  • Visitors under 18 cannot bring it in.
  • Up to 350 mL of perfume and cosmetics
  • Currency equivalent to USD 10,000 or more must be declared

Time difference and Daylight Saving Time

Time difference

Cambodia is 2 hours behind Japan. When it is noon in Japan it is 10:00 in Cambodia. Daylight saving time is not observed.

Climate

Climate

Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate, and its seasons are roughly divided into the dry season in the wet season. The seasons do not differ greatly between regions during the same period. The best season for traveling is the dry season from November to May, and the period from November to January is the most comfortable, with little rain.
If you are going to visit Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, you can wear the same clothes you would wear in Japan in summer all year round. It is useful to have one long-sleeved shirt for places with strong air-conditioning and to prevent sunburn.

Temperatures and precipitation in Phnom Penh and Tokyo

  • Monthly average temperature and precipitation

    The average maximum temperature in Tokyo and Phnom Penh, The average minimum temperature in Tokyo and Phnom Penh

    month The average maximum temperature in Tokyo The average minimum temperature in Tokyo The average maximum temperature in Phnom Penh The average minimum temperature in Phnom Penh
    Jan. 10℃ 2℃ 31℃ 23℃
    Feb. 10℃ 2℃ 32℃ 24℃
    Mar. 13℃ 5℃ 35℃ 25℃
    Apr. 18℃ 10℃ 35℃ 26℃
    May 23℃ 15℃ 33℃ 25℃
    Jun. 25℃ 18℃ 32℃ 25℃
    Jul. 28℃ 23℃ 32℃ 25℃
    Aug. 31℃ 24℃ 32℃ 25℃
    Sep. 27℃ 21℃ 31℃ 24℃
    Oct. 23℃ 15℃ 30℃ 23℃
    Nov. 17℃ 10℃ 30℃ 22℃
    Dec. 13℃ 5℃ 30℃ 21℃

    The average precipitation in Tokyo and Phnom Penh

    month The average precipitation in Tokyo The average precipitation in Phnom Penh
    Jan. 60mm 30mm
    Feb. 60mm 10mm
    Mar. 120mm 60mm
    Apr. 120mm 100mm
    May 140mm 110mm
    Jun. 170mm 170mm
    Jul. 150mm 200mm
    Aug. 170mm 160mm
    Sep. 210mm 250mm
    Oct. 200mm 300mm
    Nov. 90mm 140mm
    Dec. 60mm 80mm

Currency and Exchange Rate, Tax, Currency exchange, Tip

Currency and Exchange Rate

Banknotes feature portraits of the King, historical remains, monuments, and other pictures. There are also 50 and 200R banknotes and four types of coins (50, 100, 200, and 500R) issued, but none of these are in circulation.

The unit of currency is the Riel (denoted R on the website), and there is no subunit. 100R is approx. 3.68yen (as of March 18, 2024). There are 32 types of officially issued banknotes. The ones that are in circulation in the market are 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 15,000(*1), 20,000, 30,000(*1), 50,000, and 100,000R. Most banknotes have at least two types, including new and old issues, but older issues have fallen almost entirely out of circulation. In addition, US dollars can be used normally as currency in Cambodia. However, cents that are the subunit of US dollars are not used.

  • *1.Not shown are a new 15,000 Riel banknote that was issued in October 2019 and a new 30,000 Riel banknote that was issued in October 2021. The banknotes shown in the photo are just examples of the types that are in circulation.

Tax

Basically, a 10% value added tax (VAT) is imposed, but in reality it is usually not imposed on shopping and payments at the tourist level. Travelers pay VAT at mid/high class hotels and upscale restaurants or when shopping at a supermarket or other place where a receipt is issued at the cash register. There is no VAT refund system in Cambodia for tourists.

Tip

Tipping is generally not required as there is no custom for tipping in Cambodia.

  • Restaurants: Not required in restaurants other than upscale restaurants. Even in upscale restaurants, it is unnecessary when a service charge is added.
  • Hotels: Tip bellhops and room service approx. 2000 to 4000 R.
  • Taxies: Not necessary.
  • Motorbike taxis, tuk-tuks: Not necessary.
  • Guides: Approx. 1 to 3 USD a day.
  • Hired drivers: Approx. 1 to 3 USD a day.

Voltage and plug

Voltage

A type A, type C, and type SE adapter
Socket types differ among regions, hotels, and guest rooms

220V and 50Hz. Many plugs are a combination of Type A and Type C. There are Type A, Type C, and in rare instances, Type SE plugs. A transformer is needed to use 100V electrical equipment from Japan.

Video and DVD

Video and DVD

Do not forget to check the region code when buying DVDs. The DVD region code for Cambodia is 3, while it is 2 for Japan. DVDs cannot be viewed in Japan unless they are clearly marked “All code” (but can be viewed on a computer even if region code 3). Note that many DVDs are illegal copies, and even those with an official government sticker marking it as an original are often actually copies. Also, some products have region codes for the US or other countries. VCRs are hard to find.

Mail

Mail

Though post office business hours differ slightly for each post office, they are usually open from 7:00 to 18:00 and many are open on Sundays too.

Postal fees

For air mail to Japan, a postcard is 2,000R from Phnom Penh. For EMS, mail to Japan is USD 20 up to 250 g, USD 25 up to 500 g, and USD 28 up to 1 kg.

Phone Call

How to phone

Telephoning Japan from Cambodia

STEP1

001 (International telephone identification number)*1

STEP2

81 (Country Code, Japan )

STEP3

×× (Remove the first 0 for area codes)*2

STEP4

1234-5678 (Other parties telephone number)

  • *1.When calling from a hotel room, start with the number for calling an external line.
  • *2.Also emit the first 0 when calling cell phone numbers that start with 090 or 080, for example.

Telephoning Cambodia from Japan

STEP1

International Telephone Company No.

  • 0033 (NTT Communications)
  • 0061 (SoftBank )
STEP2

010 (International Identification No.)

For the three cell phone carriers, hold down 0 until + appears, then add the country code and the phone number your wish to dial.

STEP3

855 (Country Code, Cambodia)

STEP4

×× (Area code, remove first 0)

STEP5

123-456 (Other parties telephone number)

Holiday / National holiday

Holiday / National holiday

Holidays with dates that vary by year are marked with an *1 .
The dates for the 2024 holidays below are based on the official government calendar, but please note that the dates may differ from those shown.

2024

  • January 1: International New Year's
  • January 7: Victory over Genocide Day
  • March 8: International Women's Day
  • April 13 to 16: Khmer New Year*1
  • May 1: Labor Day
  • May 14: King Sihamoni's Birthday
  • May 22: Visak Bochea (Buddha's Day)*1
  • May 26: Royal Ploughing Ceremony*1
  • June 18: Queen Mother's Birthday
  • September 24: Constitution Day
  • October 1 to 3: Pchum Ben Festival (Ancestor's Day)*1
  • October 15: King Father's Commemoration Day
  • October 29: King Sihamoni's Coronation Day
  • November 9: Independence Day
  • November 14 to 16: Water Festival*1
  • *1.National holidays fall on different days, depending on the year.

Language

Language

The official language is Khmer (Also called Cambodian). English and French are often understood in travel-related places. Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese are also understood in many places.

Business hours, etc

Business hours

Below are guidelines for general business hours, which differ by shop or restaurant.

Government offices

Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sat., Sun., and holidays.

Banks

Mon. to Fri. 8:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sat., Sun., and holidays (many banks are open on Saturday mornings).

Shops

8:00 to 18:00.

Restaurants

Usually from 10:00 to 22:00, but some places open at 6:00 and close at 24:00. In addition, some restaurants close for 2 to 3 hours between lunchtime and dinnertime.

Age Limit

Tobacco and alcohol is restricted to persons 18 years old and older in Cambodia. A driver's license is required for driving cars or 49 cc or higher motorcycles (same for foreigners). Helmets and rear-view mirrors are mandatory when driving motorcycles. Cambodia is a member of the Vienna Convention; according to international law, you can drive in Cambodia with an international driver's license without the need to switch to a Cambodian driver's license. However, many general police officers do not know about international driver's licenses, and you may be fined if subject to an inspection. Motorcycle accidents by foreign tourists are very common, and great caution is a must when driving.

Manners

Avoid topics related to politics or war. When visiting a temple, do not wear shorts or short skirts, and remove your footwear when entering the temple hall. Always show respect for the Buddhist monks. Women are not allowed to touch monks or hand them objects directly. As there are thought to be spirits above everyone's heads, you should avoid touching someone else's head or patting the children on the head.

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