Cambodia - Facts
- Cambodia is bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam and has a a short coastline on the Gulf of Thailand.
- The influences of many Asian cultures, as well as France and the United States, can be seen in the capital, Phnom Penh which is located at the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers.
- The 21st century has seen much more political stability for the country after decades of unrest and bloodshed.
- Tourism is becoming one of the most important service activities in Cambodia, is the fastest-growing segment of the economy and a major source of overseas investment.
- While most of Cambodia’s tourism is still largely land-based, the coastline and offshore islands are one of South-East Asia’s best-kept secret cruising grounds.
- Most of the population in Cambodia speak Khmer which is the the country’s official language. Most people also speak English which is mostly taught in schools and used as a common language between the various ethnic groups. The French language was commonly spoken during colonization but was replaced by English after Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953.
- The Cambodian Riel (KHR) is the official currency of the Cambodia.
- Cambodia time is GMT/UTC: +07:00 hours. Cambodia is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
- Sparsely populated beaches on the mainland are a bonus to yachts cruising through the region and the offshore islands of the Koh Rong Group offer plenty of year-round anchorage opportunities.
- The southwest monsoon brings the rainy season from mid-May to mid-September or to early October, and the northeast monsoon flow of drier and cooler air lasts from early November to March.
- There are two clearance ports for Cambodia – Koh Rong and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port.
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If anyone planning to visit Cambodia, by sea or air, it is better to get e-visa (https://www.evisa.gov.kh/), apply on-line it is not complicated, you will pay on-line $40 visa is valid for 45 days.To avoid people in Cambodia trying to make money out of visa situations.If you are taking your own boat I do not know any fee and how much it is, best is country you are coming from should have a Cambodian embassy go there to get information,In Cambodia basically everybody cheat, what i mean by that, if the government fee is $5 to get paperwork done , they will ask $500, that is how the general public and government officials too.In my case it is okay to pay to any country as a visitor, if you get what you want to do in comfort , but in Cambodia you will not get nothing, everything is not good, cannot trust any one. Also I must mention you can pay and buy anything you want with US$$,. Most carpeted county i have visited.
Latest news. I had just negotiated a US $150 check-in fee with Kamsab, which amounts to approx. $350 after committee payments etc. Then at the last minute as we were about to sail I was notified of a new fee from Customs $500 to enable you to clear. This is on top of everything else. Told them it was outrageous and we would bypass Cambodia. I shame as we have sailed in twice before and enjoyed it.
just (19.01.2018) got following information from an Cambodian agent (songykith@gmail.com):
“Thank noted we are the sole Agent in Cambodia you just hand over all related documents to my staff they will do for you.
The cost 350 US for one voyage.
In case you are not left the yacht for sightseeing no need to request Cambodian Visa .
But if you want to make an excursion you should make Cambodian Visa ( cost 50 US per person).
Duration for making 2 hrs
Next few day if you want come back again do the same pay the same.”
In other words, a no-go for most of sailors.
Hi Kim, yes, sadly clearance costs can now be between $300 and $500 USD, depending on the size of your boat and your negotiating skills! Visas cost $30 and we are waiting on information re. extensions and costs. Our formalities section for Cambodia has now been updated to reflect these changes.
I have been told that someone ruined it for us all and check in is now $500USD. Can anyone confirm this? I also see it is $30 entry check in fee stated here with extensions up to one year. Any info on the extension costs and can the request for extension be done on arrival to allow a six month stay?