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Cambodja: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • Most visitors need a visa: get an e-Visa (evisa.gov.kh) before flying or buy a visa on arrival (USD 30) with cash.
  • Complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival card (arrival.gov.kh) within 7 days before arrival; it replaces paper arrival and customs forms.
  • Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned, including possession and use (government order of Oct 2025).
  • US dollars are used everywhere alongside the riel; bring clean, untorn USD notes—damaged ones are refused.
  • Thai–Cambodian land crossings have been closed or restricted at times since the 2025 border conflict; check status before travelling overland.

Inreis en visa

ASEAN citizens are visa-exempt. Most other tourists need a 30-day tourist visa: e-Visa online (single entry, used at international airports and main land borders) or visa on arrival at airports and major land crossings (USD 30). Extensions are possible via agents/immigration. All arrivals must complete the e-Arrival card.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

  • Cambodia e-Arrival (CEA) card ↗ verplicht
    Online within 7 days before arrival · Kosten: Free · All foreign arrivals (mandatory at airports, also used at land borders); combines immigration, customs and health declarations.
  • Cambodia e-Visa ↗ optioneel
    Apply at least 3 business days before travel · Kosten: USD 30 · Visa-required nationals who don't want to queue for visa on arrival.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the visa.

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

  • Show the e-Arrival QR code and your e-Visa printout (or buy VoA with USD cash and a photo).
  • Fingerprints are taken at immigration.
  • At land borders ignore touts offering 'express' visas for extra fees.

Douane

  • Customs declaration is part of the e-Arrival card.
  • Declare cash over USD 10,000 (or equivalent).
  • E-cigarettes/vapes are prohibited.
  • Exporting antiquities and Khmer artefacts without a licence is illegal.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: arrival.gov.kh ↗, evisa.gov.kh ↗, en.wikipedia.org ↗, exotravel.com ↗, cambodiaembassyuk.org ↗, evisa.gov.kh ↗

Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, JCB

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

Waar je geld wisselt

  • No need to exchange USD: prices are in dollars and change under USD 1 comes in riel
  • For other currencies use licensed changers around central markets in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Waar je beter niet wisselt

  • Hotels and tour desks
  • Border touts at land crossings

Geldautomaten: ATMs (ABA, ACLEDA, Canadia and others) dispense US dollars; expect a local fee of roughly USD 4–6 per withdrawal plus your bank's fee.

Fooi: Not obligatory but appreciated: USD 1–2 for tuk-tuk drivers and hotel staff, 5–10% in restaurants; tip Angkor guides and drivers at the end of the day.

  • Bring crisp USD notes: torn, marked or very old notes are often refused.
  • Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and restaurants in Phnom Penh/Siem Reap (often with 2–3% surcharge); elsewhere cash only.
  • Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard cards do not work abroad; bring USD cash.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: nbc.gov.kh ↗, gov.uk ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Vapes, e-cigarettes and shisha: import, sale, use and possession banned.
  • Drugs: long prison sentences.
  • Posing nude or provocatively at Angkor and other temples leads to arrest and deportation.
  • Drones at Angkor require a permit from the APSARA authority.
  • Visiting or volunteering in orphanages (orphanage tourism) is discouraged and children's centres are regulated—don't photograph children without permission.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Angkor Archaeological Park requires a valid Angkor Pass (bought officially at the Angkor ticket office or online).
  • Carry your passport or a copy.
  • Landmines remain in remote areas of the north-west—stay on marked paths.
  • Overstay fines are charged per day at departure.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: goasia.cc ↗, gov.uk ↗, angkorenterprise.gov.kh ↗, gov.uk ↗

Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Theravada Buddhism about 97%; small Muslim (Cham) and Christian minorities.

Kleding: Angkor and other temples: shoulders and knees must be covered (enforced at Angkor Wat's upper level); remove shoes and hats in pagodas.

Etiquette

  • Women should not touch monks or hand things directly to them.
  • Don't touch heads or point feet at people or Buddha images.
  • Greet with the sampeah (palms together).
  • Ask before photographing people and monks.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, tourismcambodia.com ↗, francophonie2026.gov.kh ↗

Klimaat

Tropical monsoon. Cool, dry season Nov–Feb; hot season Mar–May (up to 35–38°C); wet season Jun–Oct with afternoon downpours (temples are green and less crowded).

Per maand
  • januari: Dry, pleasant; peak season
  • februari: Dry, warming
  • maart: Hot and dry
  • april: Hottest; Khmer New Year
  • mei: Very hot; first rains
  • juni: Wet season; short heavy showers
  • juli: Wet; green temples, fewer crowds
  • augustus: Wet
  • september: Wettest; flooding possible
  • oktober: Wet, easing late; Water Festival around Oct/Nov
  • november: Dry season begins
  • december: Dry, cooler; peak season

Beste seizoen: November to February.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: en.wikipedia.org ↗, tourismcambodia.com ↗

Wat mee te nemen

  • Plug adapter (types A, C, G; 230V)
  • Clean, untorn USD notes in small denominations
  • Passport photo for visa on arrival
  • Light clothing covering shoulders and knees for Angkor
  • Sunscreen, hat and refillable water bottle
  • Insect repellent (dengue; malaria in forested border areas)
  • Headlamp for sunrise at Angkor

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes (banned)
  • Damaged or old USD notes
  • Drones without APSARA permit if visiting Angkor

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Types A, C, G; 230V 50Hz

Water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Mobiel en eSIM: Smart, Cellcard and Metfone tourist SIMs at airports (passport required); eSIMs available.

Apps: PassApp, Grab, Tada, ABA Mobile, Google Maps

Gezondheid: Dengue risk countrywide; malaria in forested and border areas (not Phnom Penh or Siem Reap town). Consider hepatitis A, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis and rabies vaccines. Serious cases are often evacuated to Bangkok.

Verzekering: Not required for entry; strongly recommended with medical evacuation cover.

Noodnummers: Police 117; Fire 118; Ambulance 119

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, wwwnc.cdc.gov ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.