* PASSPORT & VISA
Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. For US$20, all travelers can obtain a tourist visa valid for 30 days upon arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of your visit and one passport photo is needed. Visitors arriving overland from Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam at the Bovet border crossing, or from Thailand at Trat (Hat Lay border crossing) or Aranyaprathet (Poipet border crossing) must obtain a visa which clearly indicates their entry point prior to reaching the Cambodian border.
 
* CUSTOMS & FORMALITIES
Regulations are relaxed and simple formalities should be observed when entering the territory. Every traveler has to complete immigration and customs declaration forms during the arrival flight and must submit them on arrival. Any mount of foreign currency can be brought into Cambodia, but the mount of Cambodia currency must not exceed 100.000 Riels per person. Tourists and non- resident carrying over USD 10.000 in cash or its equivalent must declare it to ensure they will be allowed to take out with them the amount declared. The immigration formalities are quicker when travelers already possess their visa. Upon leaving the country, luggage will be X-rayed in Phnom Penh airport and inspected in Siem Reap.
 
* CURRENCY
The local currency is the Riel, however, in Phnom Penh and most major tourist destinations, almost all goods and services are calculated and paid for in the US currency. The rate of exchange (at time of printing ) is approximately 3,900.- Riels to one U.S Dollar. Credit cards are excepted only at a few place such as major hotels, restaurants owned by foreigners and souvenir shop. Travelers cheques and currencies other than US Dollars are accepted only by major banks it is best to carry U.S Dollars in small domination.
 
* CLIMATE
Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. The climate is tropical and distinguish three major seasons. The most pleasant season is the dry season from November to March during which temperatures are cooler (average 20-28o c ). The host season last from March to June (average temperatures 28-35o c) and the rainy season from May to early October. Note also that Siam Reap is in general cooler than Phnom Penh.
 
* HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Although novaccinations are officially required for entry to Cambodia, they are highly encouraged. Visitors are advised to check with their doctor or travel immunization clinic regarding protection against malaria typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A & B. Any essential medications should be brought with you as there is no guarantee they will be available in Cambodia.
 
* INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
The direct flights to Phnom Penh are available from Bangkok, Guangxhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Kulalumpur, Singapore, and Vientiane.  Dragonair, Laos Aviation, Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Siem Reap Airways, Silk Air, Thai Airways International, Vietnam Airlines and President Airlines  are currently serving Phnom Penh. At this time visitors can get into  Siem Reap by direct flights  from Ho Chi Minh,  Bangkok and Danang.
 
* OVERLAND
The other way to get into Cambodia is by land , from Vietnam, Laos and Thailand but the visas must be indicated clearly by Cambodia Embassies with one or two of the below entry points. Tourists can pass the border at the following entry points:  From Vietnam: Bavet.  From Laos:  From Thailand: Poipet and Kokhong.
 
* LANGUAGE
Khmer is the official language, inherited from the Mon- Khmer family, enriched by the Indian Pali and the Sanskrit languages. There are various dialects spoken in areas outside Phnom Penh. English is the second language, followed by French even though they are not widely spoken except in the capital.
 
* PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Nov 9:               Independence Day
Jan 1:               International New Year
Jan 7:               Victory over Khmer Rouges
Mar 8:               International Women Day
May 1:              International Labor Day
Jun 18:              Queen’s birthday
Oct 30- Nov 1:  King’s birthday
 
* TIPPING
Tipping is not obligatory in Cambodia, but is nonetheless widely practiced in hotels and restaurants in addition to the service charges shown on bills. (Porters, 1,000 Riels per bag.)
 
* AIRPORT TAX
The airport tax at Po Chen Tong Airport (Phnom Penh) is the most expensive one. The airport tax is US$ 10 per passenger on domestic flights and US$25 per passenger on international flights. At Siem Reap airport, this fee is US$25 per passenger on international flight and US$ 4 per passenger on domestic flight. The airport tax is also US$ 4 per passenger on flights departing from all other domestic airports.
 
* TIME ZONE
Cambodia time is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It lies in the same time zone as its neighbors Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.