Cambodia announced to ban entries of foreigners from Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and the US (Update: now lifted)

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PSD-Kiwi wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 10:35 pm
phuketrichard wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 7:43 am try the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok,see what thye say,
Get ur test and insurance in the states, fly to bangkok, AFTER ( hopefully) july 1st once airports open
get ANOTHER test if still required (6,500 baht) and visa an fly to PP

well checked for u... https://cambodiaembassyinthailand.wordp ... es/visa/t/
guess that is out
notice no dates
In order to reduce and contain the transmision of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in line with the measures taken by ASEAN countries, the Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to impose the temporary entry restrictions into the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Suspension to:
1- Visa exemption policy
2-Issuance of Tourist Visa
3-e-Visa (Online visa)
4-Visa upon arrival
but u could try emailing them,but dont expect a reply

like i said thou, fuck all that an just wait till these requirements are trashed binned
That confirms nothing, those measures have been in place since March. The question is whether the Embassies are issuing E-type Visas in advance. Several reports indicate that the Cambodian Embassies in Sth Korea and China certainly are, I have recently emailed the embassy in Kuwait to find out whether they are, still waiting on a response. Guy reported being denied an E-type Visa in Advance a few days ago because he had no justification. Another guy has reported that he was informed by US Cambodian EMbassy that he can only apply for E-type Visa and needs to provide supporting documentation ie. Employment contract, business license, marriage certificate, etc.
I spoke via email w cambodian embassy in D.C. and they said to watch website and can reach back to them in 1 or 2 weeks. They didnt mention about supporting documentation but i noticed that on the embassy website.

Regarding covid test on arrival in PP--- from my understanding you show a negative or unreactive covid test 72 hours withing departing your flight and they test everyone again when landing
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Apollo91881 wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 11:04 pm
God'sGift wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 1:09 pm any likelihood of being able to get Covid test on arrival at PP airport or Bangkok airport?
Looks like you’re getting tested within 72 hours before flight departure, when you land in PP and on the 13th day of quarantine. I’m transiting through Seoul, where I will have to fill out a questionnaire and get a temperature check.
when is your flight?? As far as i know, no visas are issued. did you get around that or assume by time ur flight is here it will be resolved?
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I read this in the Phnom Penh Post that there are talks about direct flights from US to Cambodia. This is positive news i suppose.
I am from the UK but still.
Maybe Cambodia can establish themselves better post covid19 if they were to open up first in the region.

Cambodia welcomes any US airline that wishes to operate direct flights to the Kingdom and promote trade, tourism and investment with the world’s largest economy, said Minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Mao Havanall.

Havannall was speaking at a meeting with US Ambassador to Cambodia W Patrick Murphy at the SSCA office on Monday.

SSCA spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha told The Post on Tuesday that Murphy had proposed allowing US-produced Boeing Co aircraft to operate in Cambodian airspace and expediting work on an air service agreement between the two countries – under discussion since 2014.

“In regard to a Cambodia-US air service agreement, only two issues remain – first is technical terminology, which we may interpret differently but we can still open up to negotiation.

“Secondly, US companies want to conduct aircraft ground handling procedures themselves – this poses a bit of a challenge,” said Chansereyvutha, adding that the government has authorised private companies to do so.

He said US airlines want US companies to service their aircrafts while on the ground, due to security concerns.


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BklynBoy wrote: Mon May 25, 2020 3:07 am
Apollo91881 wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 11:04 pm
God'sGift wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 1:09 pm any likelihood of being able to get Covid test on arrival at PP airport or Bangkok airport?
Looks like you’re getting tested within 72 hours before flight departure, when you land in PP and on the 13th day of quarantine. I’m transiting through Seoul, where I will have to fill out a questionnaire and get a temperature check.
when is your flight?? As far as i know, no visas are issued. did you get around that or assume by time ur flight is here it will be resolved?
Fully refundable ticket and a 3rd party service to expedite the visa if they open in time. Since airlines are offering no fee changeable tickets booked before May 31, now was the time to buy. I’m traveling for work, and eventually will move the whole family there this year yet. I fly the 16th of June ... if it all works out.
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WildA wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 5:00 am
Bernie Bro wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 10:47 pm I'm up in the Pacific Northwest here. I haven't retested yet. The nursing homes are extremely screwed up right now (even more than usual, if one could manage to believe that). So I might not be going back to that line of work.

I'm confident I'll get a positive test. More worrisome is getting it in time, and getting the form. I didn't get any paperwork at all when I took the test. Currently I'm uninsured and I owe a good chunk of money to the health organization of my primary care doctor. I think the form would have to be a special request anyways because I don't think it's standard to give you any sort of documentation of your results. It's very difficult to get health care people (or anybody anywhere) to do any specific things for you in a specific way here in America. It's a truly, tragically awful place. It's miserable, hateful, ridiculously aggressive, dysfunctional, totally and completely ass-backwards and you cannot trust anybody or expect them to behave in a decent, reasonable way whatsoever. But I won't get into all that at the moment. Sorry if I'm not allowed to trash talk countries? I see it as a mild, objective description given the reality on the ground.

I'm too honest to get away with doing anything but giving straight forward paperwork. It would show. I'm bad at deceiving people. If the test comes up positive for some reason I'll try to reschedule my flight. Or better yet I will not schedule it until in get either the test, or the results. Same day, 15 minute results would be nice. I don't know if that kind of functionality is within reach of this country here though. I don't usually book flights or fly. So the added unfamiliarity there is another challenge.
Maybe America is an awful place because they got folks who fly to SE Asia instead of paying their medical bills?

Or as that how it works bro? you get sick and instead of paying your bills, go fly for a vacation and leave the bill for the capitalists. Then complain about the country that let you get away with it.
Yeah, it's pretty clear to the mods you are here to troll and push your right wing agenda at every opportunity you can find. Resorting to unfounded allegations here, attacking and not respecting other member's views here and on other topics. Whilst you want to wave the flag, bear in mind not all necessarily agree with you and don't want this propaganda shoved down their throats all the time.

Your recent break didn't seem to resonate so take a longer break this time.
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Apollo91881 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:21 pm
monomial wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 6:44 pm
Apollo91881 wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 10:43 pm You also may be able to get a rapid test.
I'm checking with my Primary Doctor to see if I get a rapid test (antibody) which takes 30 minutes, can I walk in and get the certification from them.
The requirements are vague, so I'm giving it a try. I could have my test, results and certification done before lunch within 3 days of flying.
Just keep in mind:

An antibody test is a blood test and means that you have already had Covid-19 and are now immune. It must indicate positive for antibodies.
A PCR test is a tissue test or swab, and tests whether you are currently infected. It must indicate negative.

So an antibody test 72 hours before flying makes no sense. You could currently be infected, which is bad. An antibody test should be given 3-4 weeks before flying, and then confirmed again before flying along with zero symptoms. That would be the only way to guarantee you don't currently have the virus, as you have been immune for several weeks before flying, so any infection will have been cleared.

Only a PCR test within 72 hours is sensible.
Understood. I looked again at the test and they state that they only do the PCR, not the antibody test. I didn't know they could give me result with a PCR in 30 minutes, so I'll take it.
I'm asking the Cambodian Embassy as to what constitutes a certification.
Is that correct? a pcr test can take 30 minutes?? anyone else have info on this? I know rapid covid test is quick but now unsure if rapid covid test would get me thru immigration
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BklynBoy wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:04 am
Apollo91881 wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:21 pm
monomial wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 6:44 pm
Apollo91881 wrote: Thu May 21, 2020 10:43 pm You also may be able to get a rapid test.
I'm checking with my Primary Doctor to see if I get a rapid test (antibody) which takes 30 minutes, can I walk in and get the certification from them.
The requirements are vague, so I'm giving it a try. I could have my test, results and certification done before lunch within 3 days of flying.
Just keep in mind:

An antibody test is a blood test and means that you have already had Covid-19 and are now immune. It must indicate positive for antibodies.
A PCR test is a tissue test or swab, and tests whether you are currently infected. It must indicate negative.

So an antibody test 72 hours before flying makes no sense. You could currently be infected, which is bad. An antibody test should be given 3-4 weeks before flying, and then confirmed again before flying along with zero symptoms. That would be the only way to guarantee you don't currently have the virus, as you have been immune for several weeks before flying, so any infection will have been cleared.

Only a PCR test within 72 hours is sensible.
Understood. I looked again at the test and they state that they only do the PCR, not the antibody test. I didn't know they could give me result with a PCR in 30 minutes, so I'll take it.
I'm asking the Cambodian Embassy as to what constitutes a certification.
Is that correct? a pcr test can take 30 minutes?? anyone else have info on this? I know rapid covid test is quick but now unsure if rapid covid test would get me thru immigration
Yes, see here. It is used in London at the moment.

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for some reason in nyc-- pcr swab takes 2 days or so.. which can become an issue... this is what the lab told me.. not doctor... i will reconfirm
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I wasnt sure where to put this but letting you know what the Cambodian Embassy in DC said about the 2 tests
this makes life so much easier... fyi.. but as @Doc67 stated in past.. make sure has all the bells and whistles... signature..contact info..stamp..

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PCR swab test is preferred but we were told that both are acceptable as long as they have signature or seal and contact information that can be contacted at any time.

Best regards,

U Hong (Mr.)
Second Secretary / Consular Officer
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in DC
FB: The Royal Embassy of Cambodia to the United States
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