Before departure, passengers need to fully prepare the necessary documents required for flying from Vietnam to international destinations, such as air tickets, valid passports, and forms of identification. In addition, passengers flying from Vietnam to Cambodia should be aware of the following document requirements.
Passport
Passengers' passports must be valid for at least six months from the first date of entry.
Visa
Vietnamese citizens are exempt from visas to enter Cambodia for a stay of no more than 30 days, provided that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. According to the regulations, Vietnamese citizens who stay in Cambodia for longer than 30 days must apply for a visa.
Passengers can visit Visa Exemption to see a list of countries that do not require visas while visiting Cambodia, as well as their corresponding lengths of stay, or visit Cambodia Visa for further information on visa types or e-visa to apply for an electronic visa.
Online entry declaration form
From July 1, 2024, all passengers must submit a declaration via e-Arrival card within 7 days before arriving in Cambodia. Passengers can access www.arrival.gov.kh or the e-Arrival App.
Quarantine regulations
International visitors to Cambodia would no longer have to declare their health or COVID-19 vaccination status from October 3, 2022.
Cash regulations
According to regulations, passengers can bring up to USD 10,000 in cash into Cambodia without declaring it. Passengers carrying more than the above amount of cash must declare it to customs upon entry.
Pet regulations
Pets entering Cambodia must be fully licensed and have a health check.
- Dogs or cats must be vaccinated against rabies within 30 days to 12 months of entry. Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated against rabies until they are three months old.
- Health certificates;
- Serological test (blood test performed 30 days after rabies vaccinations);
- Microchipping of pets (recommended).
Regulations on food, meat, and plants
Cambodia has very tight regulations for bringing food, meat, or plants into the country. Passengers carrying goods must accurately declare the goods, have a phytosanitary certificate, and properly package the goods so that they do not break, leak, or spill during transportation.
For further information, passengers should visit the Restricted and Prohibited Items for Entry into Cambodia web page.
Notes: Vietnam Airlines collects and updates country entry information to offer passengers helpful information to help them plan for a pleasant flight. However, the actual regulations may change, so passengers should carefully research information from competent authorities in the destination country.