Minister says around 1,000 passengers arriving in capital airport daily

[geovalin]

The Minister in charge of the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation Mao Havannal said the number of passengers arriving at Cambodian airports has increased since the government lifted the travel ban for people from six countries. The statement was made at a press conference held today after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications regarding measures to be taken to prevent radio and TV airwave frequency disrupting aircrafts band.

 

Havannal said within the last two months, the number of passengers has increased to around 1,000 per day, a significant increase on the 160 per day being received between March and May. “Prime Minister Hun Sen’s decision to lift the ban on six countries in June has resulted in an increase of between 800 and 1,000 passengers per day. Amid the new influx, we are still maintaining the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 prevention measures,” he said.

 

“The number of flights has also increased. Since June, we have been receiving between 15 to 20 daily flights per day in the capital,” Havannal said. In May, the government announced the lifting of the travel ban for people from the six countries, namely Iran, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the United States. However, all passengers from these countries are required to have health certificates to prove they are free of the virus before travelling to the Kingdom.

 

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[steven100]

doesn't each passenger have to pay $3,000 upon arrival .....   

[Kaoboi Bebobp]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

doesn't each passenger have to pay $3,000 upon arrival .....   

 

Correct, although the government dropped the requirement for Cambodian nationals as well as the $50k insurance. 

 

https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/06/cambodia-tweaks-entry-rules/

[Sheryl]

They are discussing dropping the $3,000 (which is only a deposit, not a fee, and refundable) for others as well. And yes, people do get it refunded, minus the costs of COVID test on arrival.

 

What this article does not mention is that:

 

- there continues to be a 14 day quarantine requirement (if while flight ytests negativeo n arrival, self quarantine at residence; if even one passenger is positive then the whole flight quarantined at a designated facility at their expense).

 

- no tourist visas being issued.

 

So arrivals are limited to people who have compelling reason to be there and will stay for some time.

 

Still, much better than the convoluted situation in Thailand. As long as  one qualifies for a non-tourist visa and are willing to undergo 14 day quarantine, you can go.

[bradiston]

Who on earth compiled the list of 6 countries? The US? Spain? Iran? Are they completely mad?