Cambodia travel checklist (2026)

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What to sort before you fly to Cambodia

Documents

Passport valid - at least 6 months from your date of arrival Essential Check the expiry date now, not the week you fly. Australian passport renewals take about 6 weeks.
Apply for your Tourist visa (T-class) Essential Required for Australian passport holders. USD $30 Compare options →
Book proof of onward travel Checked by airlines at Australian check-in, not just on arrival.
Save digital copies of your passport and tickets Email them to yourself and save them offline in case your phone is lost.

Money

Sort a travel money card for KHR Hotels, tourist restaurants and larger shops in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap take cards. Markets, tuk-tuks and rural Cambodia are cash-only. Avoid the 3% fee most Australian banks charge. Compare options →
Plan your KHR cash Carry USD $100-$200 in clean, small notes. This is a cash economy that happens to use someone else's currency.
Check your bank app for a travel flag Reduces the chance of a fraud block on your first overseas purchase.
Remember: always pay in the local currency Declining dynamic currency conversion saves 3-7% on every card transaction.

Connectivity

Buy an eSIM for Cambodia Cambodian data is very cheap and an eSIM is worth having for ride-hailing apps, which are the safest and most transparent way to get around. Compare options →
Check what your Australian plan charges to roam Under about four days, a roaming day pass often beats an eSIM.
Download offline maps and a translation pack English is good in siem reap and phnom penh tourist areas, limited elsewhere here.

Health & cover

Take out travel insurance Essential No reciprocal health care agreement - Medicare covers nothing here. Compare options →
Check vaccinations with your GP Hepatitis A and typhoid are usually recommended, and rabies and Japanese encephalitis for longer or rural stays. See a travel doctor 6-8 weeks before you go.
Check your medications are legal Bring what you need with you. Counterfeit medication is a real problem in Cambodian pharmacies.
Subscribe to Smartraveller for this destination Current advice: Exercise a high degree of caution. Official site →

Getting around

Plan your arrival transfer From Phnom Penh International Airport, about 10 km from the centre. Compare options →
Get an International Driving Permit Essential Only issued in Australia by state motoring clubs, about $49. You cannot get one once you have left. Compare options →

Before you go

Pack a Type A/C/G power adapter Sockets are a mix of Type A, C and G, often in the same building. A universal adapter is the sensible buy. The voltage is 230V, the same as Australia, so only the plug shape is the issue.
Plan for bottled or filtered water only Do not drink the tap water anywhere in Cambodia. Bottled water is cheap and universal; avoid ice in places that look improvised, though established restaurants use commercial ice which is fine.
Save the local emergency number and the Australian consulate 117 police / 119 ambulance - Australian Embassy Phnom Penh - +855 23 213 470
Book anything that sells out Timed-entry attractions and popular tours often need booking weeks ahead. Compare options →

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What to sort before you fly to Cambodia

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What to sort before you fly to Cambodia

Documents

Money

Connectivity

Health & cover

Getting around

Before you go

More Cambodia essentials

How these comparisons are made

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