Travel physicians often recommend some or all of the following vaccinations and prophylactics. This list was compiled from magazine articles about travel in Cambodia. IT IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Consult your travel physician and the CDC website to determine which if any of the vaccinations you should receive.

Hepatitis A – A food borne disease, not uncommon in Cambodia.

Vaccination: Injection series.
Hepatitis B – Transmitted primarily by sexual contact, shared needles and contaminated blood. Prevalent in Cambodia.

Vaccination: Injection series.
Typhoid – A food borne disease, not uncommon in Cambodia.

Vaccination: Injection or pill series.
Japanese Encephalitis – A mosquito borne disease. Limited to parts of Cambodia.

Vaccination: Injection series.
Cholera – A food/water borne disease. Occasional outbreaks in some parts of Cambodia.

Vaccination: Injection.
Rabies – A bodily fluid borne disease. Present in Cambodia. Generally limited to certain professions.

Vaccination: Injection series.
Malaria – A mosquito borne disease. Prevalent in some parts of Cambodia.

Vaccination: None. Prophylactic pills and/or good mosquito prevention habits. Mefloquine (Lariam) resistance has been reported in Cambodia.

Tetanus – Make sure your tetanus vaccination is up-to-date..

Vaccination: Single Injection.

Childhood diseases – polio, measles, mumps, rubella, etc – If you are going to be working with children such as doing volunteer work at and orphanage or teaching, it may be advisable to update your childhood disease vaccinations.

2. The Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
No. 237 Pasteur Street (St.51) Sangkat Beoung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamcarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 211 457/8
Fax: (+855) 23 211 455/6
E-mail: brunei@everyday.com.kh

3. The Embassy of the People Republic of China
No. 156, Mao Tse Tuong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 12 810 928 / (+855) 23 720 920
Fax: (+855) 23 720 922 / (+855) 23 217 742

4. The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
No. 96/98, Street 214, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, (P.O. Box 83) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 213 965 / (+855) 23 213 212
Fax: (+855) 23 217 428
E-mail: embacambodia1@online.com.kh / embacambodia2@online.com.kh

5. The Embassy of the Republic of France
No. 1, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 430 020
Fax: (+855) 23 430 037/8
E-mail: ambafrance.Phnom-pen-amba@diplomatie.gov.fr

6. The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of France in Siem Reap
Office: Ecole Francase Extreme Orient
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 063 964 099
Fax: (+855) 063 380 163 / (+855) 063 964 226

7. The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
No. 76-78 Yugoslavia Street (214) (P.O.Box 60) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Mobile Phone: (+855) 12 818 202
Tel: (+855) 23 216 193 /(+855) 23 216 381
Fax: (+855) 23 427 746
E-mail: info@phnom-penh.diplo.de
Website: www.phnom-penh.diplo.de

8. The Embassy of the Republic of India
No. 5, Street No. 466 Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 210 912 / (+855) 23 210 913
Fax: (+855) 23 210 914 / (+855) 23 213 640
E-mail: embindia@online.com.kh / hocembindia@online.com.kh

9. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
No. 1, St 466 corner Preah Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Chamcarmorn, (P.O. Box 894) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 217 934 /(+855) 23 216 148
Fax: (+855) 23 217 566
E-mail: kukppenh@online.com.kh
Website: www.kbriphnompenh.org

10. The Embassy of Japan
No. 194, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 217 161/4
Fax: (+855) 23 216 162
E-mail: japan.embassy@pp.mofa.go.jp

11. The Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
No. 39 Samdech Suramarith Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel/Fax: (+855) 23 217 013

12. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea
No. 50-52, Street 214, Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 211 900-3
Fax: (+855) 23 219 200
E-mail: cambodia@mofat.go.kr
Website: www.khm.mofat.go.kr

13. The Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
No. 15-17 Mao Tse Toung Blvd., Khan Chamcarmorn, (P.O. Box 19) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 997 931
Fax: (+855) 23 720 907
E-mail: laoembpp@camintel.com

14. The Embassy of Malaysia
No. 5, Street 242, Sangkat Chaktomouk, Khan Daun Penh, Phom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 216 176/7
Fax: (+855) 23 426 101
E-mail: malppenh@kln.gov.my

15. The Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
No. 181 Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamcarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 223 761/2
Fax: (+855) 23 223 763
E-mail: mephnompenh@yahoo.com

16. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
No. 45, Street No. 310 Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang I, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 996 890/1 Fax: (+855) 23 992 113

17. Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
No. 33, Street 294 Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmorn, 12302 Phnom Penh, Cambodia (P.O.Box 2018)
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 222 303/4 /(+855) 23 215 145
Fax: (+855) 215 143
E-mail: phnompenhpe@online.com.kh / pe.phnompenh@dfa.gov.ph

18. The Embassy of the Russian Federation
No. 213 Samdech Sothearos Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 210 931
Consular Section: (+855) 23 217 694
Fax: (+855) 23 216 776
E-mail: russemba@gmail.com
Consular: consul@online.com.kh

19. The Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
No. 129 Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chaktomouk, Khan Daun Penh, 12207 Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 221 875 / (+855) 23 210 862
Consular: (+855) 23 214 578
E-mail: singemb@online.com.kh
Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/phnompenh/

20. The Royal Thai Embassy
No. 196 Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 726 306-10 (auto line)
Consular Section: (+855) 23 994 310
Fax: (+855) 23 726 303
E-mail: thaipnp@mfa.go.th
Website: www.thaiembassy.org

21. The British Embassy
No. 27-29, Street 75, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 427 124 / (+855) 23 428 153 / (+855) 23 426 548
Fax: (+855) 23 427 125
E-mail: britemb@online.com.kh
Website: http://ukincambodia.fco.gov.uk

22. The British Honorary Consulate in Sihanouk Ville
Office: Goodwill, St CT, Sangkat 2, Khan Mittapheap Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 12 372 018

23. The Embassy of the United States of America
No. 1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, (P.O. Box 35) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 728 000
Fax: (+855) 23 728 600

24. The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
No. 436, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (855) 23 726 274 / (855) 23 726 284
Visa Section: (855) 23 726 273
Fax: (855) 23 726 495

25. The Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
No 310, Street Ek Reach, Khan Mittapheap, Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 34 933 466 / (+855) 34 933 669

26. The General Consulate of Switzerland
No. 53, Street 242, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, (P.O. Box 1521) Phnom Penh Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 219 045 /(+855) 23 220 127
Fax: (+855) 23 213 127
E-mail: swissconsulate@online.com.kh

27. The Royal Consulate of Norway in Phnom Penh
Office: C/o Darida No.8, Street No.352 P.O.Box 100, Phnom Penh,
Contact:
Tel: (+855) 23 987 629
Fax: (+855) 23 993 065

28. The Honorary Consulate of Belgium
Phnom Penh Centre, Corner Sihanouk Blvd and Sothearos Blvd, Building F-7th Floor, Room 781 Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Contact:
Tel/Fax: (+855) 23 214 024
Mobile Phone: (+855) 12 840 056

Cambodia has two types of border crossings, international and local. As you may suspect, international crossings are generally open to all foreign nationalities who are in possession of a valid passport and visa, while local crossings are open only to locals (on each side of the border) who are able to cross back and forth using some form of border pass. The international crossings are the only ones covered in this section.

Cambodia has at least a dozen international overland border crossings. These allow overland travel to Thailand (via six crossings), Laos (via one crossing) and Vietnam (via five crossings). You can also arrive by air at either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, both of which have international airports, or by sea at Sihanoukville.

Popular crossings

The most popular overland border crossing to Thailand by far is the Aranyprathet/Poipet border crossing. To Laos, you only have one option, the Veun Kham/Dom Kralor crossing (but note your Laos visa on arrival is NOT available at this crossing). To Vietnam, the most popular crossing is the Bavet/Moc Bai crossing. Cambodian visa on arrival is available at all these crossings and Cambodian eVisas are also accepted at these entry points.

Technicalities

Cambodian border crossings are generally open from 08:00 to 20:00 with the exception of Veun Kham/Dom Kralor, which closes earlier. On weekends and late hours, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to pay a dollar or so in “overtime” — and don’t expect a receipt.

Cambodia/Lao borders
This is the only overland option between Cambodia and Laos, making it quite popular. Both Cambodian and Lao visa on arrival is available. For a comprehensive walk-through on this crossing.

Cambodia/Thailand borders
Aranyaprathet / Poipet

This is by far the most popular and the most dysfunctional border crossing between Cambodia and Thailand. Cambodian visas on arrival are available and eVisas are accepted. Crossing times can be in excess of three hours depending on the whims of the border officials, but they can also be mercifully fast. Poipet (the Cambodian side of the border) has a major tout problem and it can be difficult to organise onwards transport to Siem Reap at a reasonable price. The Tales of Asia website has an excellent section dedicated to this crossing.

Hat Lek / Ko Kong

A very straightforward crossing, Hat Lek/Ko Kong is most convenient for those planning on travelling between Thailand’s Ko Chang and the Sihanoukville beach area of Cambodia. There are numerous reports of Cambodian officials here being particularly troublesome and asking ridiculous amounts of money for visas on arrival. The easiest way around this is to arrive with a visa already in hand. If you need to get to an ATM, there is one in the Thai town of Hat Lek. Expect to pay 80B – 100B for a moto from Ko Kong town to the border — this should include the bridge toll.

Chong Jom / O Smach

This crossing is convenient to Surin in Thailand and Siem Reap in Cambodia. There are a half dozen buses a day from Surin to the border (and back) with the trip taking a couple of hours. On the Khmer side you can either grab a share taxi to Siem Reap or get to Samraong first, from where you can either continue onto Siem Reap by share taxi or head east for Anlong Veng.

Chong Sa Ngam / Anlong Veng

This crossing is very convenient to Anlong Veng but little else. If you are heading to Thailand via this crossing, there is no public transport from the border to any sizeable Thai towns, so you will need to hitch a ride from the border for around 20km to a sealed road, from where occasional public buses pass. You are better off hitching at least as far as Route 24, along which there are very frequent buses.

Ban Pakard / Phsa Prum

This little utilised border is a 30-minute motorbike ride from Pailin and from the Thai side there are frequent minibuses to Chanthaburi an hour or so away. Cambodian visas on arrival are available.

Ban Laem / Daun Lem

Close to the Ban Pakard, Chantaburi/Phsa Prum, Pailin crossing, this very little-used border is about 45 minutes from Pailin and on the Thai side there are songthaeaw services to Chanthaburi. The Ban Pakard/Phsa Prum crossing is your better bet.

Cambodia/Vietnam borders

Bavet / Moc Bai

This was the first crossing between Cambodia and Vietnam to open to foreign travellers and it remains easily the most popular. Daily buses regularly ply the Saigon – Phnom Penh route and the service is both fast and affordable. Cambodian visa on arrival is available here, but Vietnamese visas must be arranged in advance.

Kaam Samnor / Ving Xuong

This very popular riverine crossing links Phnom Penh with the Vietnamese town of Chau Doc. Both slow and fast boat services are available. When you arrive at the border, a fixer will generally gather up all the passports and head into the immigration office to do all the paperwork. You’re welcome to accompany them, but it’s not essential.

Phnom Den / Tinh Bien

Midway between Ha Tien and Chau Doc, this crossing is open to foreign travellers and Cambodian visas on arrival are available. The closest town on the Khmer side is Kampot or Takeo — but both are a couple of hours away. There are buses from Ha Tien to the border, though a motorbike ride is far faster. On the Cambodian side, transport is a bit sparse and travellers have reported paying upto $55 for a taxi from the border town of Phnom Den to Kampot.

Prek Chak / Xa Xia

Yes, the Cambodia/Vietnam coastal border crossing is open and travellers with a valid Vietnamese visa can enter Vietnam at the Prek Chak/Xa Xia crossing, a 20-minute motorbike ride from Kep. A moto to the border from Kep costs around US$7 and onwards transport to Ha Tien in Cambodia is available. Cambodian visas on arrival are available.

Le Thanh / O Yadao crossing

This remote crossing links Ban Lung in northeast Cambodia to Pleiku in Vietnam, with a through trip between the two taking about six hours. From the Vietnamese side, buses run from Pleiku to Duc Co, from where you’ll need to grab a xe om for the last 20km to the border. From the border to Ban Lung is a trip of about 70km. Expect to pay US$15-20 to charter a car for the run, $10-15 by moto.

Cambodia/Vietnam borders

Bavet / Moc Bai

This was the first crossing between Cambodia and Vietnam to open to foreign travellers and it remains easily the most popular. Daily buses regularly ply the Saigon – Phnom Penh route and the service is both fast and affordable. Cambodian visa on arrival is available here, but Vietnamese visas must be arranged in advance.

Kaam Samnor / Ving Xuong

This very popular riverine crossing links Phnom Penh with the Vietnamese town of Chau Doc. Both slow and fast boat services are available. When you arrive at the border, a fixer will generally gather up all the passports and head into the immigration office to do all the paperwork. You’re welcome to accompany them, but it’s not essential.

Phnom Den / Tinh Bien

Midway between Ha Tien and Chau Doc, this crossing is open to foreign travellers and Cambodian visas on arrival are available. The closest town on the Khmer side is Kampot or Takeo — but both are a couple of hours away. There are buses from Ha Tien to the border, though a motorbike ride is far faster. On the Cambodian side, transport is a bit sparse and travellers have reported paying upto $55 for a taxi from the border town of Phnom Den to Kampot.

Prek Chak / Xa Xia

Yes, the Cambodia/Vietnam coastal border crossing is open and travellers with a valid Vietnamese visa can enter Vietnam at the Prek Chak/Xa Xia crossing, a 20-minute motorbike ride from Kep. A moto to the border from Kep costs around US$7 and onwards transport to Ha Tien in Cambodia is available. Cambodian visas on arrival are available.

Le Thanh / O Yadao crossing

This remote crossing links Ban Lung in northeast Cambodia to Pleiku in Vietnam, with a through trip between the two taking about six hours. From the Vietnamese side, buses run from Pleiku to Duc Co, from where you’ll need to grab a xe om for the last 20km to the border. From the border to Ban Lung is a trip of about 70km. Expect to pay US$15-20 to charter a car for the run, $10-15 by moto.