Cambodia introducing digital entry card for holidaymakers from July 1

The Ta Prohm temple and building complex at Ankor Wat in Siem Reap in Cambodia. Jens Kalaene/dpa

Beginning July 1, tourists entering Cambodia will need to present a digital entry card in addition to their passport and visa.

The document, called Cambodia e-Arrival (CeA), requires holidaymakers to upload a photo of themselves and provide information about the duration of their trip and their place of stay in the country.

Once completed, a QR code will be generated, which must be shown on a smartphone or in printed form.

The online edition of the Khmer Times reports that devices for filling out the form are available on arrival for those who are unable to complete it in advance.

However, tourists are advised to visit the website arrival.gov.kh to fill out the form directly in the browser or download an app and complete it that way. The registration should be done within seven days before entry.

While the QR code in the app remains accessible offline, it is recommended to take a screenshot of it if the form was filled out in the browser, advises the immigration authority.

Alternatively, one can print the page with the QR code. The new digital entry card is free of charge.

All travellers will still need a passport valid for at least six months and a visa, which can be applied for in advance or obtained on arrival for tourists and business travellers.

Cambodia is renowned for Angkor Wat, a majestic Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in the country's north.

Considered one of South-East Asia's most important archaeological sites, the Angkor complex, which includes Angkor Wat, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. It remains a top travel destination, featured on many travellers' bucket lists.

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