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Questions about travel to and within the Kingdom of Cambodia in Southeast Asia.

Cambodia (កម្ពុជា), officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in on the Gulf of Thailand, bordered by , , and . The capital and largest city is , but its most famous tourist destination is the ancient temple complex at Angkor, near the city of .

Those cities are also home to the country's main international air gateways at and . Cambodia is also well-connected to its neighbors by road connections, with frequent coach services, as well as riverboats on the Mekong River and ferries from the southeastern port of Sihanoukville.

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Is 'wai' greeting a serious thing? Is it inappropriate to 'over-wai'?

This morning I had to go to Phnom Penh and Giant Ibis bus company had all the seats booked. Normally there was always space, but due to high season, the bus was full. However, they were very nice and when they couldn't get me a seat with their…
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How to prepare a picky eater for Thai, Cambodian, and Vietnamese cuisine?

My in-laws are heading overseas on a guided tour of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. While my mother-in-law is a little more on the adventurous side when it comes to new flavours and textures, my father-in-law is a "meat-and-potatoes-with-salt"…
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Can foreigners cross from Cambodia to Vietnam at the Binh Di river?

I'm thinking of going to Angkor Borei in Cambodia to visit a friend who is volunteering there in my last days before my visa runs out and I cross into Vietnam. I already have my Vietnam visa. I can find a border crossing at the Latitude/Longitude…
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How do I prove "legality of stay in Cambodia" for a Russian visa application?

Say I wanted to apply for a Russian visa in Cambodia while traveling there, then I found that beyond the other documents required I also need to prove legality of my stay in Cambodia: Non-Cambodian citizens should also provide proof of legality of…
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True current procedure and cost of extending Cambodia tourist visa in person?

I can find lots of pages recommending extending your Cambodian visa through a travel agent, hostel, guesthouse, hotel, or even supermarket or bike shop. But all seem to merely repeat hearsay about it being too hard or too much hassle to do it…
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What happens if one needs to perform a COVID-19 test within x hours of a flight to Cambodia and the flight is late?

Cambodia, like some other countries, requires travelers to perform a COVID-19 test within x hours. Example. What happens if a flight to Cambodia is late by 1 or several hours and that as a result the COVID-19 test a travel performed is not anymore…
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Is it possible to go from Battambang to Phnom Penh by bamboo train?

Looking for some information about Cambodia, I have read this here: Despite the lack of normal train services there are bamboo trains or noris running around Battambang, and you can also travel on a bamboo train from the outskirts of Phnom Penh…
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What's the status of this border crossing between Thailand and Cambodia?

Google Maps has suggested this crossing from Thailand to Cambodia located at 14.4339183,104.8108152 but I'm having trouble finding information about it. Which name(s) does it generally go by? Is it an international border, meaning it's open to…
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App or website to calculate change in Cambodian riel and US dollars

Here in Cambodia there's a fairly unique two-currency system in use, and it often gets really confusing to work out if you're getting the correct change. The local currency is the Cambodian riel and the de facto currency is the US dollar. There are…
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My son has overstayed his visa in Cambodia. He has no money. What can I do?

My son, from the UK, is in Cambodia and has overstayed his visa by months. He has no money to pay exit fees. How can I get him home to the UK?
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What are the penalties and bureaucratic hurdles when overstaying a tourist visa in Cambodia?

I have a Cambodian (ordinary) visa valid until September 17. However I will leave Cambodia on September 18 evening or September 19 morning. On this website it is written that it would cost me $6 per day. But I would like to ask someone who did it…
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Where to obtain crisp new US bills in London?

I’m travelling to Cambodia and have to bring $2000 USD in cash to pay for the quarantine facility. Immigration are adamant that I have to bring brand new crisp US currency (no tears, marks, creases etc). This has been corroborated by embassy…
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How to avoid bank fees when taking out cash in Cambodia?

I am European and have UK (Visa), Dutch (MaestroCard), Lithuanian (MasterCard) debit cards and Revolut card*. Lately I have been reading horror stories on how to get cash out in Cambodia and how some poor souls seem to get $15 in charges per $300…
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Is there an ATM at the Si Phan Don/Stung Treng border?

I want to cross from Laos to Cambodia at the border located between Si Phan Don (the 4000 islands) on the Lao side and Stung Treng on the Cambodian side. I have no precise idea of how much the visa on arrival is supposed to be (the Lonely Planet…
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Is it cheaper for an Australian to obtain a Russian visa in Cambodia than in Australia?

I'm considering including parts of Russia on my next big overseas adventure. Russian visas are very expensive, at least for me at home in Australia. For a multiple entry business visa like friends recommend it works out over $500 AUD. From…
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