Cambodia
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km from the whole border with Thailand.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 80km from the border with Thailand, except where we advise against all travel, in:
- Preah Vihear Province
- Oddar Meanchey Province
- Banteay Meanchey Province
- Battambang Province
- Siem Reap Province
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Border with Thailand
Heavy fighting along parts of the Thailand and Cambodia border, including the use of airstrikes, rocket and artillery fire is ongoing. While most military activity is focused in the contested areas, strikes have happened more than 50km from the border. Targets have been military but have also included infrastructure such as bridges.
Land borders and crossings between Cambodia and Thailand continue to be suspended. Some tourist destinations in border areas such as the Preah Vihear/Khao Phra Wihan temple, the Ta Krabey/Ta Kwai temple and the Tamone Thom/Ta Muen Thom temple are closed.
There are also unexploded landmines in the border area.
We advise against travel to the affected land border areas. All travellers to Cambodia should remain alert and follow advice of local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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