How much US dollars can I bring into Cambodia?

There are no restrictions on bringing U.S. dollars into Cambodia, but my country’s exit regulations prohibit you from taking more than 10,000 U.S. dollars out of the country.

If outbound personnel carry out foreign currency cash not exceeding the equivalent of 5,000 U.S. dollars, they do not need to apply for a "Portability Permit." If the amount of foreign currency cash carried by outbound personnel is more than 5,000 U.S. dollars equivalent to 1,000 U.S. dollars, they should apply for a "Carrying Permit" from a designated foreign exchange bank, and the customs will inspect and release it with the "Carrying Permit" stamped with the seal of the designated foreign exchange bank.

Cambodia is not allowed to carry large amounts of U.S. dollars out of the country (generally, you can carry less than 3,000 U.S. dollars). A visa to Cambodia is generally valid for three months. When entering Cambodia, the Cambodian Immigration Bureau will stamp an entry stamp with the period of stay on your passport. Please check it carefully to avoid being fined if your visa expires. According to the regulations of the Immigration Bureau, if a foreigner's visa expires after entering the country, he will be fined US$5 per day.

A Cambodian tourist visa generally allows you to stay in Cambodia for one month, and the period of stay cannot exceed the validity period of the visa. You can apply for an extension, but you cannot change the visa type.

In order to facilitate application, the embassy has launched a tourist Cambodia electronic visa, which greatly shortens the processing time. Cambodian business visas generally allow you to stay in Cambodia for one to three months. After entry, you can apply to the Cambodian Immigration Bureau for a six-month or one-year long-term residence visa through a local travel agency.

Extended information:

Notes in Cambodia:

Buddhism is the state religion in Cambodia. Buddhists account for more than 85% of the country’s population. There are monasteries all over the country, and monks The king and the monks were generally respected. When visiting a Buddhist temple, you must dress neatly and take off your hat and shoes. Avoid touching people's heads with your hands.

The common practice in Cambodia is to hold two palms together in front of the chest, with the head slightly bowed. The height of the fingertips depends on the identity of the other person. The higher the identity of the other person, the higher the height of the fingertips. A handshake is also performed in social situations.

Cambodia’s domestic transportation is mainly highway and inland waterway transportation. The main transportation lines are concentrated in the central plain area and the Tonle Sap Lake Basin. Transportation in the mountainous areas in the north and south is relatively congested. The main means of transportation in the city are cars and motorcycles. The local roads are narrow and people have little awareness of traffic safety. Please pay attention to personal safety when traveling.

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia-Entry and Entry Permit for Carrying Foreign Currency

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia-Cambodia Visa Service Center