Cambodia travel guide for Britons

UK passport holders must obtain a visa before arrival or use the visa‑on‑arrival service at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville airports. The e‑visa costs about £30‑35, is valid for a single entry, and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Visa‑on‑arrival costs slightly more and requires a cash payment in US dollars.

Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date. No vaccination proof is required for entry, but a COVID‑19 test may be needed if UK travel advice imposes temporary health measures.

The UK does not have a resident embassy in Cambodia; the British Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, provides consular assistance. For emergencies, contact the British Embassy in Bangkok by phone or email.

In Cambodia, the nearest British Consular Office is the British Deputy High Commission in Phnom Penh, which can assist with lost passports and urgent travel documents.

Accommodation ranges from $10‑$30 per night for budget guesthouses (≈£8‑£24) to $100‑$200 for mid‑range hotels (≈£80‑£160). Meals cost $2‑$5 for street food (≈£1.5‑£4) and $10‑$20 for restaurant dishes (≈£8‑£16).

Domestic flights between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are $50‑$80 (≈£40‑£65). Bus tickets are $10‑$15 (≈£8‑£12).

Main international gateway: Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) with direct flights from London (≈13 h total travel time with one stop).

Electrical plugs: Types A, C and G, 230 V 50 Hz – UK plugs fit directly (type G).

Tipping: Not expected, but £1‑£2 for drivers and guides is customary.

Emergency numbers: 117 police, 118 fire, 119 ambulance.

Check UK travel advice before departure. No mandatory vaccinations, but Hepatitis A, Typhoid and routine vaccines are recommended. Emergency numbers: 117 police, 118 fire, 119 ambulance.

Tipping is not expected but £1-£2 for drivers and guides is appreciated. Dress modestly when visiting temples. Remove shoes before entering someone's home.