Cambodian-Thai Border: Six legal international border crossing points are open for foreign traveller

It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Crime (snatch and grab thefts are more frequent and can result in injuries). We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Phnom Penh. We continue to advise Australians to exercise normal safety precautions elsewhere in Cambodia.
Snatch and grab crimes against foreigners airport car rentals by thieves on motorcycles are frequent and have sometimes resulted in injuries to victims. Pay close attention to your personal possessions at all times, particularly items that can be easy grabbed. Keep your passport airport car rentals and valuables in a safe place.
airport car rentals We advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Phnom Penh following recent unrest between security forces and demonstrators. Violent clashes occurred in January 2014, which resulted in the deaths of five protesters in Phnom Penh's Pur Senchey District. Cambodian authorities have prohibited all public demonstrations in and around Phnom Penh. On 4 January demonstrators and spectators were forcibly cleared from Freedom Park and surrounding streets in central Phnom Penh.
You should avoid protests, demonstrations and public gatherings as they may turn violent. You should monitor local media for information about protest locations. See Safety and Security for more information.
There have been reports of assaults and armed robberies against foreigners. In 2013 a number of incidents have resulted in foreigners being shot and seriously injured, and in one case killed. You should exercise vigilance when travelling at all times and especially after dark. Areas frequented by tourists and expatriate airport car rentals residents are particularly targeted, including the Riverfront areas, Tonle Bassac and Boeung Keng Kang 1 (BKK1) in Phnom Penh, as well as the town of Sihanoukville (particularly at isolated beaches).
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Cambodia for the most up to date information.
Australians visiting Cambodia require a visa. The Cambodian Government has introduced an electronic tourist visa ("e-visa") facility. Travellers are able to apply for a tourist visa on-line through the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation s website . E-visas are only valid for entry through Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Koh Kong City (Cham Yeam), Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) and Bavet (Svay Rieng). E-visas are not supported at other entry points. Your passport must have at least six months validity remaining when you arrive in Cambodia on an e-visa.
Cambodian visas are normally available on arrival as well. Your passport must have at least four months' validity remaining when you apply for a visa on arrival in Cambodia. You should be aware that all neighbouring countries (Thailand, Vietnam and Laos) require passports to have at least six months validity. Local immigration authorities may deny entry and deport people who do not meet this requirement, even if they intend airport car rentals staying only for a short period.
Tourist visas are valid for thirty days only. If issued outside Cambodia, tourist airport car rentals visas will often provide for a validity period that is in excess of thirty days. This validity period refers to the period in which you are able to commence your thirty day visit to Cambodia. It does not extend the time you are permitted to stay in Cambodia beyond thirty days. Tourist visas must be renewed if you intend to stay in Cambodia in excess of thirty days. Tourist visas can be renewed once.
Ensure you have a valid visa for the duration of your stay in Cambodia. airport car rentals Overstaying your visa is considered a serious offence, and you may not be allowed to leave Cambodia until a fine is paid. For overstays of less than one month from the visa expiry date travellers can usually pay the fine at the airport airport car rentals on departure. Travellers who have overstayed their visa by more than one month may face severe penalties including imprisonment, deportation and/or being placed on an immigration blacklist to prevent them from returning to Cambodia.
If your passport airport car rentals is lost or stolen during your stay in Cambodia, you will require a police report to obtain an exit visa. The police report airport car rentals must be applied for in person at the tourist police station closest to where the incident occurred. You will also need to apply for a new exit visa with the Cambodian immigration authorities. Approval for an exit visa will take around 3 working days from the Cambodian Department of Immigration. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
Cambodian-Thai Border: Six legal international airport car rentals border crossing points are open for foreign travellers on the Cambodian-Thai border at Koh Kong City (Cham Yeam), airport car rentals O Smach (Oddar Meanchey), Poipet (Banteay Meanchey), Prum (Pailin), Dong (Kamrieng airport car rentals Battambang) and Caom (Oddar airport car rentals Meanchey). Cambodian visas can be obtained at these border crossings.
Cambodian-Vietnamese Border: Cambodian visas can be obtained at the international border crossing points at Bavet (Svay Rieng), Kaam Samnor airport car rentals (Kandal Mekong), Trapaing Sre (Kratie) and Phnom Den (Takeo). The Cambodian Ministry of Tourism also reports that Cambodian visas can be obtained on arrival at six other border crossings between Cambodia and Vietnam, but you should confirm this prior to travelling, as entry and exit conditions change regularly. Vietnamese airport car rentals visas must be obtained prior to travelling to the border.
Cambodian-Lao Border: The Lao side of the border crossing at Dong Krolor-Veun Kham is often closed to foreign travellers with little notice. The border crossing is in an isolated location 50km to the north of the Cambodian provincial centre of Stung Treng. It is not serviced by public transport, although rudimentary and unreliable private motorbike and truck services run to Stung Treng. Cambodian and Lao visas cannot be obtained at the border.
Australians should be particularly vigilant in the lead-up to and during religious or national festivals, days of national significance and commemorations. Large crowds may present an added safety risk. You should show an appropriate airport car rentals level of respect, particularly in areas where commemoration activities for the royal family or religious activities are taking place.
Several people have been killed and a large number injured in separate protests in Phnom Penh in late 2013/early 2014. Although Cambodian authorities have now prohibited all public demonstrations in and around Phnom Penh, demonstrations are attempted occasionally.
Australians should avoid all large public gatherings, protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent. Local police and security forces have been known to respond with force and may not distinguish between demonstrators and bystanders. You should monitor local media for information airport car rentals about protest locations.
In Phnom Penh, possible sites for rallies include political party offices, the National Assembly building, the Prime Minister s residence (by the Independence Monument), Freedom Park (also known as Democracy Park on street 106, between street 61 and Norodom Boulevard), Wat Phnom, the Phnom Penh Municipal Government Office (also known as Phnom Penh City Hall, located on Monivong airport car rentals Boulevard, near Freedom airport car rentals Park), and other government and military buildings or compounds.
Roadblocks restricting access through the city have occurred frequently. You should continue to monitor local media for information about protest locations, avoid these areas and follow the advice of local authorities.
Cambodia held its national election in July 2013. The main opposition party has disputed the results and did not attend the opening of parliament in September 2013. The security situation remains uncertain and protests may occur throughout Cambodia for the current time. You should monitor the media for information about any protests or political rallies and follow the advice of authorities.
Events associated with political parties may be used to mount attacks. airport car rentals Symbols and infrastructure associated with political parties, government, military or Western interests, such as embassies, public transport, oil and gas infrastructure, government buildings and premises of transnational and multinational companies are potential targets.
Australians can be caught up in attacks directed airport car rentals at others. Pay attention to your personal security, be vigilant at all times and monitor local media for information about possible new safety and security risks.
Cambodia-Thai border: Australians intending to visit temples along the Cambodia-Thai border should be aware of the ongoing border dispute that has resulted in fighting as recently as April 2012. In recent years conflict has occurred in the area surrounding the Preah Vihear temple (known as Khao Pra Viharn temple in Thailand) located in the border region between Preah Vihear Province in Cambodia and Sisaket Province in Thailand. Conflict has also occurred in the area surrounding the Ta Krabei (known as Ta Kwai temple in Thailand) airport car rentals and Ta Moan (known as Ta Muen Thom temple in Thailand) temples along the Cambodia-Thai border in Oddar Meanchey Province. Fatalities have been reported. Tourist attractions and border crossing points airport car rentals may be closed with little or no notice. There is a risk in border areas from landmines and unexploded military ordnance along the border.
In recent years Cambodian authorities have averted a number of attempted bomb plots. On 13 September 2013, an improvised explosive device (IED) was found and detonated by authorities outside the National Assembly Building near the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh. A second IED was located at the Naga Bridge on Norodom Boulevard near Wat Phnom. airport car rentals On 7 August 2013, an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated outside the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. No injuries occurred. In 2011, three men were sentenced to gaol after being convict