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- Capital
- Phnom Penh (PNH)
- Dialing Code
- + 855
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +7
- Language
- Khmer
- Best Time to Go
- November - March
- Currency
- Riel (KHR)
Travel Tips
- USD may also be accepted
- English is widely spoken
- Bottled water recommended
- Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers and ladies should wear long trousers or long skirts when visiting the Royal Grounds
- Shoes should be removed when visiting pagodas
- Credit cards are accepted in hotels and restaurants in the main towns, but cash should be carried in small denominations
- Check the local political situation before travelling to the Cambodia / Thai border
- There are still undetonated mines – when travelling in rural areas never stray from main paths and use a local guide
Last updated 29 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 7
March: 8
April: 14 - 16
May: 1, 5, 14, 22
September: 24
October: 15, 29
November: 9
December: 29
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- For stays of up to 30 days, you can apply for an e-visa: www.evisa.gov.kh/
Requirements:
- Fill in the online visa application form (evisa form)
- Passport must have 6 month validity from entry date
- Passport photo (digital)
- Payment via credit card
NB: Please check that your port of entry supports e-visa
Visa Processing Time
3 working days
Visa Validity
Tourist visa: 30 days - single entry, valid for 3 months from date of issue
Visa Cost
USD 30
Entry Requirements
- Travellers must submit an e-arrival 7 days before travel at arrival.gov.kh
- The QR Code should be saved or printed out to present to immigration officials
- On arrival, you will receive a v-Pass via email. Keep this v-Pass accessible during your stay
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Japanese Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Bangkok, Thailand