🇰🇭 Travel facts Cambodia
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Cambodia — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Language | Khmer |
| Currency | Riel (KHR) / US Dollar |
| Timezone | UTC+7 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 11–13 hours (with layover) |
| Emergency number | 117 · Police 117 |
| Plug | Type A/C/G · 230 V / 50 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Cambodia?
Passport required; visa on arrival (30 days) or in advance as an e-Visa (approx. 36 USD).
e-Visa only through evisa.gov.kh; valid at airports and major land borders. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Cambodia?
Not mandatory; 5–10% or 1–2 USD is appreciated.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Cambodia?
Adapter needed: plug types A / C / G, 230 V / 50 Hz.
Mixed plug types — a universal adapter is essential; power outages occur.
Can you drink tap water in Cambodia?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Never drink; bottled water is very cheap everywhere.
What can I bring back from Cambodia to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Cambodia?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Cambodia?
US dollars and Riel are used in parallel — small USD notes are important; cards are only accepted in hotels.
What should I know about health in Cambodia?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or Tropical Institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Cambodia travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
