Cambodia Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of July 24, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of July 24, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
Last updated March 19, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
July 24, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
July 24, 2025
Level 1 → Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Cambodia was raised to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); the "unrest" risk indicator and an area of increased risk along the Cambodia–Thailand border were added during the 2025 border conflict.
Source: travel.state.gov advisory update, July 24, 2025
Is Cambodia safe? What the official advisory says
in Cambodia due to crime and landmines . Some areas have increased risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Phnom Penh
Street crime, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather; resistance can result in injury. Violent crimes, such as sexual assault and homicide do occur and sometimes are committed against foreigners.
Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces
Landmines and unexploded ordnance are found in remote areas throughout Cambodia, and especially in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces.
- Do not touch unknown metal objects; instead notify the Cambodia Mine Action Center at 012-800-473 or 023-995-437 . Use a local guide when walking in forested areas or dry rice paddies in these areas.
Do not travel to areas along Cambodian and Thai border due to armed conflict .
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of July 24, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Cambodia travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Cambodia?
As of July 24, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Cambodia at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Cambodia travel advisory last change?
The most recent change we have on record was on July 24, 2025: Cambodia was raised to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); the "unrest" risk indicator and an area of increased risk along the Cambodia–Thailand border were added during the 2025 border conflict.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Cambodia?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (last updated March 19, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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