Cambodia to launch e-Arrival card for air passengers next month
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Cambodia received 3.16 million international tourists in the first half of 2024, up from 2.57 million in the same period in 2023.
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PHNOM PENH – Cambodia will launch in September an e-Arrival card scheme for passengers flying to the South-east Asian country, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Aug 12.
The e-Arrival digital card will replace paper forms for immigration, health and Customs declarations. It will be available on www.arrival.gov.kh or via the Cambodia e-Arrival app in the App Store and Play Store for mobile phones or electronic devices.
The e-Arrival system will be officially launched at Cambodia’s three airports from Sept 1 to facilitate the arrivals of national and international travellers, Mr Hun Manet said on his official Telegram channel.
According to the General Department of Immigration, the e-Arrival app will make it easier for passengers to complete immigration formalities and health procedures in one form.
It said foreign passengers will still need to show or obtain a visa upon arrival and, within seven days before their arrival, fill in their immigration, health and Customs declarations in the e-Arrival card.
Mr Thourn Sinan, chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia chapter, said it will help attract more international tourists to the country.
“The e-Arrival card app could streamline the entry process for tourists, potentially attracting more visitors,” he told Xinhua. “By offering convenience and efficiency, the app may enhance the country’s appeal.”
Tourism is one of four pillars supporting Cambodia’s economy, The other three are exports of garments, footwear and travel goods; agriculture; and construction and real estate.
It received 3.16 million international tourists in the first half of 2024, up from 2.57 million in the same period in 2023, according to the Ministry of Tourism. XINHUA
