Most foreign nationals need a tourist visa to enter Cambodia. You can apply for an e-visa online or get a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville airports or the land border crossings between Cambodia and Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

To enter Cambodia, you may also need: 

• Valid passport with at least six months of validity after you arrive and at least two blank pages for stamping 

• Arrival card (completed within seven days of your arrival) 

• A recent passport photo 

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their adventure. Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

Learn more about travel insurance

Tipping isn’t part of Cambodian culture, but it’s becoming more common in touristy areas and is appreciated. Feel free to tip drivers and restaurant staff if the service has been good.

Cambodia has two types of weather: hot, and hot and wet. Loose, breathable clothing is appropriate year-round – think: linen, cotton and athletic wear made to repel moisture. If you’re travelling during the monsoon from June to November, you’ll want to pack a lightweight raincoat. A day pack and a comfy pair of trainers and flip-flops/sandals are also essential.

If you’re visiting temples, be sure to cover from shoulder to below the knee – this applies to all genders.

It isn’t recommended to drink tap water in Cambodia. Remember to avoid drinks with ice and to peel fruit before eating it. To help the environment, try to avoid buying bottled water. Instead, fill a reusable water bottle with filtered water. Your leader or hotel will tell you where to find filtered water.

Internet access is stable and fast in cities and popular tourist destinations, but when you travel to more remote areas, expect it to be patchy or slower. 

Mobile phone coverage is generally good in Cambodia’s urban areas, but may not be available in rural areas. Ensure global roaming is activated with your service provider before leaving home or look into buying a local SIM card.

Squat toilets are common in Cambodia, but Western-style toilets can be found in large hotels and in tourist areas. Be prepared to pay a small fee when visiting public toilets, and always carry your own toilet paper and soap as they’re not always provided. 

Cambodia is generally a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers, but it’s important to be mindful of local customs, particularly in rural areas where conservative attitudes are more common. Public displays of affection – even between heterosexual couples – aren’t common in Cambodian culture, so discretion is advised. 

Big cities like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap tend to be more accepting and have a growing rights movement and venues for LGBTQIA+ people.  

We recommend you visit Equaldex or ILGA before you travel.

If you’re travelling with Intrepid, you’ll be roomed with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned to your passport, please let us know when booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some trips for travellers who don’t wish to share a room. 

Cambodia is a relatively safe destination for travellers; however, like other popular travel destinations, there are times when visitors should be more cautious. Petty crime and scams can occur in tourist hotspots and in some regional areas, there may be safety advisories to stick to marked paths. 

There can also be severe weather in Cambodia, especially during the wet season (July to November), which can see extreme storms and flooding, so keep tabs on the weather if you visit during this time.