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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cambodia due to an increase in petty crime.
Cambodia
Explore a Khmer-speaking nation where rivers, ancient temples, and resilient city life create a unique sense of place.
Overview
Cambodia’s cultural identity is anchored in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with the Mekong and Tonle Sap shaping both landscape and livelihoods. The legacy of Angkor-era heritage remains present, while modern life is marked by local language and a rich, evolving urban culture.
At a glance
Languages
- Khmer(Official)
- Chinese(Widespread)
- English(Widespread)
- French(Widespread)
Population17,423,880
CurrencyCambodian Riel (KHR)
1 KHR = 0.0002482 USD
1 USD = 4029.80 KHR
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeGenerally favorableSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Business Visitor, Work (Employer-Sponsored), Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Business Visitor
- Business Visa (E Class)
Single-entry business visa with three-month pre-departure validity and a 30-day stay that can be extended after entry. The embassy page requires local guarantee/invitation support and an employment contract or work agreement where applicable.
- 30 days, renewable
- Limited work rights
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Foreign Work Permit and Employment Card
Cambodia Labour Law Article 261 requires a foreign worker to hold a work permit and employment card issued by the Ministry in Charge of Labor, to have legally entered Cambodia, and to hold a valid passport and residency permit.
- 1 year, renewable
- Employer-sponsored only
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourist Visa (T Class)
Single-entry tourist visa with three-month validity before departure and a 30-day allowable stay upon entering Cambodia.
- 30 days
- No work rights
Languages
- Khmer(Official)
- Chinese(Widespread)
- English(Widespread)
- French(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Cambodia.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 20km from the land border with Thailand. Heavy fighting along parts of the Thailand and Cambodia border, including the use of airstrikes, rocket and artillery fire, took place in 2025. A ceasefire was signed on 27 December, but the situation remains tense. Land borders and crossings between Cambodia and Thailand continue to be suspended. Some tourist destinations in border areas such as the Preah Vihear/Khao Phra Wihan temple, the Ta Krabey/Ta Kwai temple and the Tamone Thom/Ta Muen Thom temple are closed. There are also unexploded ordnance, including landmines, in the border area.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Cambodia due to crime and landmines. Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Areas along Cambodian and Thai border due to armed conflict.
- Phnom Penh Street crime, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather
- resistance can result in injury
Violent crimes, such as sexual assault and homicide do occur and sometimes are committed against foreigners. Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces Landmines and unexploded ordnance are found in remote areas throughout Cambodia, and especially in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces.
- Do not touch unknown metal objects
- instead notify the Cambodia Mine Action Center at 012-800-473/023-995-437
Use a local guide when walking in forested areas or dry rice paddies in these areas. Level 4: Do Not Travel Cambodia – Thailand Border Do not travel to areas within 50km of the Cambodia – Thailand border due to ongoing fighting between Cambodian and Thai military forces. There are reports of fighting, including rocket and artillery fire, between Cambodian and Thai forces along the border. Armed conflict has led to reports of civilian casualties. There is a collateral risk of violence, and U.S. citizens are advised to avoid all but essential travel to within 50km of these border areas until further notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in these provinces due to the ongoing risk of armed conflict.
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