Cambodia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 578

Cambodia, like Laos, Vietnam and Thailand, is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean
Time or Universal Time Coordinated (GMT/UTC).
TRAVELLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Although Cambodia has one of the world's highest rates of limb loss (due to mines), the
country is not designed for people with impaired mobility. Few buildings have lifts/elevat-
ors, footpaths and roads are riddled with potholes, and the staircases and rock jumbles of
many Angkorian temples are daunting even for the able-bodied.
Transport-wise, chartering is the way to go and is a fairly affordable option. Also af-
fordable is hired help if you require it, and Khmers are generally very helpful should you
need assistance.
VISAS
Visas on Arrival
» For most nationalities, one-month tourist visas (US$20) and business visas (US$25) are
available on arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports and all land border crossings.
If you are carrying an African, Asian or Middle Eastern passport, there are some excep-
tions.
» One passport-sized photo is required and you'll be 'fined' US$2 if you don't have one.
Citizens of Asean member countries do not require a visa.
» Visas are issued extremely quickly at the airports and lines are usually minimal, so it's
not really worth paying US$5 extra for an e-visa. However, you might consider the e-visa
option if you plan to cross at the Poipet or Koh Kong land borders. Overcharging for visas
is rampant at these crossings, and with an e-visa you'll avoid these potential charges.
E-Visas
» One-month tourist e-visas cost US$20 plus a US$5 processing fee.
» E-visas are available from www.mfaic.gov.kh and take three business days to process.
» E-visas can be used at all airports and at the Bavet, Koh Kong and Poipet land border
crossings. They cannot be used at the more remote land crossings.
Visa Extensions
» Tourist visas can be extended once for one month. If you're planning a longer stay, upon
arrival request a one-month business visa (US$25), which can be extended for up to a year
through any travel agent in Phnom Penh. Bring a passport photo.
» Extensions for 1/3/6/12 months cost about US$45/75/155/285 and take three or four
business days.
» For one-month extensions, it may be cheaper to do a 'visa run' to Thailand, getting a
fresh visa when you cross back into Cambodia.