Money & duty free for Cambodia
Exchange rates:
US DollarC$1 = US$0.75
€1 = US$1.04
£1 = US$1.24
Riel
C$1 = CR2978.86
€1 = CR4155.5
£1 = CR4948.7
US$1 = CR3995.9
Currency & Money
Riel (KHR; symbol CR) is the country’s official currency but locals prefer to use dollars. Riel notes are in denominations of CR100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Dollars notes (not coins) are widely accepted, yet visitors in small villages and shops vendors may not have change for high notes (including $10+). It is advisable to keep hold of small Riel change wherever you can as it is very useful.
Credit cards are now more widely accepted in upmarket hotels, shops and restaurants catering to visitors. There are ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. It is always best to carry cash (US Dollars if necessary) in small denominations.
There are plenty of ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville that accept international cards including Cirrus, Plus, Maestro, Visa and MasterCard.
Limited acceptance. Traveller's cheques are generally not recommended. Traveller's cheques in US Dollars can be changed at banks and some hotels, but can be difficult to change outside major cities.
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency may be exported up to the limit declared at customs on arrival.
Cambodia duty free
The following goods may be imported into Cambodia without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200g of tobacco (18 years and above).
• 2L of alcoholic beverages (18 years and above).
• 350ml of perfume and cosmetics.
Other goods in appropriate amounts for personal use.
Please note: Arriving passengers at Siem Reap Airport will find the customs declaration for Cambodia integrated into the e-Arrival Card.
The following are subject to licensing: arms and ammunition, pesticides and fertilisers, artificial sweeteners, cultural items above US$10,000, gold, silver and precious stones, pharmaceuticals and medical materials, vehicles, machinery for military purposes, and wood products (see www.customs.gov.kh for updates).
Arms and ammunitions, fireworks and fire crackers, illicit drugs, live pigs and poultry meat, politically sensitive printed materials, right-hand drive vehicles, and used motorcycle tyres (check www.customs.gov.kh for updates).
You must obtain a permit to export cultural artefacts or plants and animals.
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