Foreign travel advice

Cambodia

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Cambodia.
! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Cambodia.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
1924 December 2025
Updated:
1924 December 2025
Latest update:
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against all 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

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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 all 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: 

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.

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