Do I need to self-isolate on arrival?

Fully vaccinated travellers no longer have to self-isolate on arrival, provided they follow testing and other entry protocols. 

Will I be insured if I go?

The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to Cambodia, making insurance policies easier to come by. Note that Cambodia has its own insurance requirements, which are outlined above.

How is the data looking in Cambodia?

Cambodia has recorded a tiny rate of 1.6 cases per 100,000 people over the last seven days, though it should be noted that its testing infrastructure is not comparable to the UK’s. Still, cases are a fraction of what they were in late September and the country of 16 million has only recorded 2,918 Covid-related deaths overall. 

The country has also had phenomenal success with its vaccination drive, with almost 90 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.

What restrictions are in place on the ground?

Most museums and attractions have now reopened, including the country’s most popular landmark, Angkor Wat. Expect to find the streets of tourist town Siem Reap noticeably quieter than pre-pandemic, but most hotels and restaurants have reopened and are eager to welcome back guests. 

For those hoping to embark on a Southeast Asia tour by bus or train, note that the Cambodia-Laos, Cambodia-Thailand and Cambodia-Vietnam land borders remain closed to travellers.

Do I need to take a test before travelling back to the UK?

No, not if you are fully vaccinated. If you are not double-jabbed, you must take a lateral flow test 72 hours before arriving in the UK and have an official certificate to prove it. If you fail to do so, you will be denied boarding, or risk a fine of up to £500 on arrival back in the UK. You can find the Government’s rules on testing before departure here.

Do I need to self-isolate on my return?

Travellers who have received two doses of a coronavirus vaccine can avoid quarantine on their return home, but still need to do a lateral flow test on day two.

Those who haven’t had both jabs must self-isolate at home for 10 days. You will also need to take a PCR test on the second and eighth days of your self-isolation. If you opt in for Test to Release, you can take an extra test on day five to exit quarantine (if your result is negative), but will still need to take the further test on day eight.