Travel Information

General information and exchange rate

The US Dollar is widely accepted by many businesses even though Riel is the country’s currency. It is wise and useful to carry some Riels with you for small purchases and transport. Currently, the US/ Riel exchange rate is approximately 4,000 Riel to 1 US Dollar (subject to change). To have more information about exchange rate, please refer to the following website:XE.

Credit cards

Most of the major establishments are now accepting credit card in the touristic towns of Cambodia (Phnom Penh and Siem Reap). ATMs are available in Phnom Penh and key tourist locations. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the most accepted cards in the Kingdom: Visa, MasterCard (MC) and JCB.

ATM Machines , Money Changers , Cashless Payments

NagaWorld offers a variety of ATM machines on site: Cathay United Bank, Cambodia Asia Bank, CIMB Bank, Maybank, Bank of China and J Trust Royal Bank , money changers as well as cashless payments such as AliPay and WeChat Pay . There is also cash advance options for international travelers inside the casino.

Travellers’cheque

Even though traveller’s cheques may seem out-of-date to some people, it is a very handy way of carrying money in Cambodia. Traveller’s cheques are accepted at most banks and some money exchange office.

Opening hours

Phnom Penh’s key tourist sites are open daily, including most public holidays, generally from 8am to 5pm. The Temples of Angkor, Tonle Bati and Sambor Preik Kuk, and the country‘s national parks are also open daily from dawn to dusk. Markets are open daily from 6am to 5pm while the shops are open from 8am to 7pm (even later in the tourist areas). Banks are opened from Monday to Friday between 8.30am-3.30pm and Saturday morning (8.30am to 11.30am).

Public holidays

You will find below a list of Cambodia’s public holidays for 2020. Please be aware that dates for Buddhist religious holidays are variable and change each year with the lunar calendar. Any public holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are taken the following Monday.

Tourist police

In any of emergencies (loss of passport, theft, or other), please contact both of the tourist police and your embassy.
To contact the Tourist police either dial 117 or 012.942.484.

Foreign Embassies

What should I bring to Cambodia?

Here is a non-exhaustive list of recommended items to pack in your luggage before coming to Cambodia:

• Photocopies of your passport that you shall keep in a safe place
• Passport-size pictures of yourself (required for the visa)
• Cash in small notes (US$1, US$10, US$20)
• Umbrella or rain poncho if you are visiting during the rainy season (July to October)
• A waist bag to safely carry your money and avoid snatch-and-grab robberies

Cambodian culture

Despite the growth of tourism, Cambodia still has a quite conservative culture. It is important for tourists to remember they are simply visiting and should adapt to the local culture. You will find below a useful list of the essential DOs and DONTs while visiting Cambodia.