Cambodian Visas

There are two visas available upon entry at the airport; a tourist visa $20 or a business visa $25 both are valid for one month, you will need a passport size picture. Visa renewal can be done at the immigration office opposite Phnom Penh Pochentong airport. Tourist visas can only be extended for one month and then you will have to leave the country, business visas can be extended for as long as you want and are multiple entry.Visa overstay is charged at $5 per day.

Getting to Siem Reap by Road

Roads are very poor in places and the bus can take up to 7hrs. Beware the bus is often commissioned by guest house rep's that will only drop you off at their guest house! A taxi will take about 4hrs from the border. Baht can be handy at Poipet. The official currency is both US dollars and Cambodian Riels. There is no need to change Dollars into Riels - both are accepted everywhere.

Bus - $5
Taxi - $40 - $55
Shared Taxi - $10 per seat

Phnom Penh - Siem Reap

The Road is much improved, the bus will take approx 5hrs and a taxi approx 4hrs.

Bus - $7 - $12
Taxi - $45 - $60

 

 

Siem Reap Bus Station

The bus station is crazy… don't let this put you off Siem Reap. There are a lot of Tuk Tuk drivers trying to get you to ride into town with them, the 500 Riels fare is only if you stay at a guest house that they take you to ! (commission will be paid by guest house, it will cost $2 - $4 if you get dropped off in town) although the bus station can be a bit crazy it is safe and no harm will come to you.

 

 

 

Siem Reap International Airport

As you exit the airport there is a ticket desk for transportation into town. Taxis are $5 and a motorcycle $1, the price is the same even if you deal with the drivers directly. Some drivers will try to take you to a hotel where they will get paid commission and will tell you your guest house is shut for building work! To avoid this, when reserving rooms request an airport pick-up for the same price.

Airport Departure Tax Domestic - $6
International - $25

 

Siem Reap Ferry Dock

The Express Boat is a 5hr trip (6.30 - 7am) be sure to take lots of drinking water and sun tan cream – Beware the boat can get stuck during the hot season as the water level is so low!

Boat - $25

The ferry arrives at Chong Khneas near Phnom Krom, 12km south of Siem Reap. There is always transportation waiting at the dock it takes about 15 minute ride into town.

Taxis - $8 - $12
Tuk Tuk - $3 - $6

Getting around Siem Reap

Taxis - Cars can be hired with driver for $20 - $25 per day. Tuk Tuk - Tuk Tuk hire is $10 - $15 per day, prices for a trip in the town range from 2000 Riels to $1 depending on the length of the journey. Motodups - Motodups drivers (motorbike) can also be hired to visit the temples for $6 - $8 per day, a short trip round town is 2000 Riels - $1. Bicycle Rental - Bicycles can be rented for $2 - $3 per day. Motorcycle Rental -Tourists are no longer allowed to rent motorcycles or cars in Siem Reap.

 

Angkor Temples

The price to visit the temples at Angkor Wat.

1 Day - $20
3 Days - $40
7 Days - $60

One passport size photograph must be provided for the 3 and 7 day passes, free photo's are provided at the main entrance, but this can be a time consuming process at peak visiting hours. There is a significant fine for not possessing a valid ticket.

Multi-lingual tour guides are available at each temple or can be hired for the day.

Visiting hours are 5.00am – 6.30pm.