Cambodia: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Tough

Overall verdict for Cambodia: Tough. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Driving, Weapons

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

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This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Cambodia, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Cambodia compares

With 5 of 23 topics flagged red, Cambodia is more relaxed than 6 of the 9 other countries in South-East Asia (regional average: 7.1). Worldwide, Cambodia ranks #65 of 148 for strictness (tied with 9 other countries).

What sets it apart

Fines: flagged red here, while only 22 of 148 countries are this strict.

What to watch most in Cambodia

💶 Fines · Guides by topic

Littering, spitting and cigarette butts — small acts, disproportionate fines in strict cities.
Jaywalking is enforced with cameras in some countries and ignored in others.
Eating or drinking on public transport is fined in a growing list of cities.

🚗 Driving · Guides by topic

An International Driving Permit is required or strongly recommended in most non-European countries — get it before leaving, it cannot be issued abroad.
A few countries do not recognise foreign licences at all and require a local one.
Rental insurance excesses are often huge; check what a scratch actually costs you.

⛓️ Jail risk · Guides by topic

You have the right to contact your consulate. Ask immediately, and repeat the request until it happens.
A consulate cannot get you out, but it can find a lawyer, notify your family and monitor conditions.
Never sign a statement you cannot read. Demand an interpreter, in writing if possible.

Cambodia at a glance

CapitalPhnom Penh

CurrencyCambodian Riel (KHR)

LanguageKhmer

Emergency number117 police / 119 secours

Driving sideRight

Mains voltage230 V

Calling code+855

Time zoneUTC+07:00

Plug typesA · C · G

Land borders🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambodia strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Tough. 5 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Driving, Weapons, Fines, Jail risk), 11 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Cambodia?

The strictest topics for travellers in Cambodia are: Drugs, Driving, Weapons, Fines, Jail risk. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for Cambodia?

In LawsTravels: open Cambodia, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Cambodia?

In Cambodia, dial 117 police / 119 secours. Capital: Phnom Penh. Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR). Main language: Khmer.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Cambodia?

In Cambodia, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +855. Time zone: UTC+07:00. Plug types: A · C · G.

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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.