Preparing Your Departure to Cambodia
Essential checklist for travelers and future expats
Essential Information to Prepare Your Trip or Relocation
Whether you are planning a business tourism trip or a full expatriation to Cambodia, here is a practical checklist of everything you should prepare before your departure.
General Requirements
- PASSPORT: Ensure your passport has at least 3 blank pages and more than 6 months of validity. Your visa must always be placed in your current passport.
- PHOTOS: Bring 4 passport photos with a white background.
- VISA: Tourist visas are valid for 1 month (USD 30–35). Contact us to choose the most suitable visa type. If you did not get US dollars before traveling, payment by credit card is usually available on arrival. We recommend obtaining your visa before departure.
See the dedicated visa page. - US DOLLARS: The exchange rate is usually more favorable in Cambodia than in Western countries.
- PHONE: You can buy a local SIM card at the airport exit hall. Packages are available for 1 week or more, including calls and mobile data.
- BANK CARD: For online payments or transfers, make sure your verification codes go to an email address rather than an old phone number.
- FLIGHT TICKETS: Use a Visa or Mastercard in your own name, which often includes travel insurance (limited duration).
- SAFETY: Register on your government’s travel registration platform (equivalent to ARIANE). This allows authorities to know where you are in case of emergency.
- MEDICATION: If you follow a medical treatment, you can travel with your medication just bring the prescription. Cambodia has well-stocked international pharmacies where most medications are available without prescription.
- VACCINES: No mandatory vaccines. It is recommended to be up to date and consider rabies vaccination (optional, precaution only).
Precautions
We recommend saving your important documents: passport copy, login codes, banking info on secure cloud storage or sending them to yourself by email. {callout-block-start} {title}
If You Plan to Settle in Cambodia
The earlier you become a BCC Member, the more time we have to properly prepare your departure, arrival, and installation.
We will review your personal or business project, answer all your questions, explain daily life in Cambodia, guide you through procedures, and help you integrate smoothly.
See Member Privileges
Business Tourism
Temperatures range between 28°C and 36°C, so pack light. Avoid flashy jewelry, especially necklaces. Use a backpack or waist bag. Wear comfortable flat shoes, practical daywear, and one more elegant outfit for the evening. A hat or cap is useful.
If you have a treatment, bring your prescription. International pharmacies in Cambodia carry most medications without prescription.
Expatriation to Cambodia
Bring your prescription and your full medical file for local follow-up with international doctors.
Bring school records for your children.
Bring originals of your diplomas; they may need to be translated for administrative or professional purposes.
Obtain an international driving permit before departure and bring your original home-country license. This will allow us to help you convert it into a Khmer driver’s license.
Reserved Information for BCC Members
Business Center Cambodia provides full guidance to its members, including:
- Return ticket requirements and available solutions
- Choosing the right visa for your situation
- Whether to get your visa before departure or on arrival
- What to check, cancel, prepare before leaving
- Essential documents to bring with you