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Cambodia implements electronic arrival card for inbound visitors

All travellers visiting Cambodia must present an electronic arrival card at least seven days before entering the country, effective since July 1, 2024.

This digital entry card, known as the CeA or “Cambodia e-Arrival,” will streamline the process for travellers and provide a hassle-free start to their journey. It will also replace the traditional paper immigration form, health form, and customs declaration, consolidating them into one convenient online portal, VisaGuide.World reports.

The CeA introduction follows the traditional tourism ‘high season’ and other high-profile events in Cambodia, such as the Water Festival, Angkor Marathon, and Kep Sea Festival.

The official government website, which allows for online submission of the e-arrival card.The Cambodia e-Arrival app, is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

For the time being, this process will apply to travelers who arrive by flights into Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. Meanwhile, those entering Cambodia by land crossing, boating, or through Sihanoukville airport will continue to use paper-based forms.

Although the online submission deadline is seven days before arrival, people who missed the online submission can still execute the e-arrival process with the tablets available at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports.

Reserving an electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) can also accelerate the arrival process via this platform. The cost of a tourist visa is USD 30.

When completed, a QR code is issued to be presented, printed, or electronically registered to immigration officials upon arrival in Cambodia.

The Cambodia e-Arrival Card was first introduced on January 1, 2024, as part of a trial program to simplify the entry process for both foreign tourists and nationals.

Cambodia Angkor Air to launch direct flights between Phnom Penh & New Delhi on June 16

Cambodia Angkor Air, the national carrier of Cambodia, yesterday said the first-ever direct flight to India connecting to the nation in South East Asia, will start from June 16 between Phnom Penh and New Delhi.

This service will operate four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Koy Kuong, Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to India, said he was hopeful that the flow of tourists between the two nations will double year-on-year, with direct flight connectivity and demand for medical tourism in India.

Before the Covid pandemic, around 75,000 people from India used to visit Cambodia every year, and the number is around 45,000 per year as per 2021 figures, the Ambassador told PTI.

He added that he expects more people from Cambodia seeking medical treatment to come to India “because the cost of treatment is less as compared to neighbouring countries”.

Eng Molina, CCO, Cambodia Angkor Airlines, said the pricing per person for a round trip from New Delhi to Phnom Penh is around INR 23,000, including taxes.