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Re: Swab test before leaving Cambodia?

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PSD-Kiwi wrote: Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:16 pm There are 3 clinics in PP authorised to conduct PCR testing for the purpose of overseas travel...

OPTION 1: National Institute of Public Health - NIPH
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZWUDMbtGdiZkRtbv6

- Open 7 days - no appointments, walk-in only. Open on all Public Holidays
- 0730-1200hrs/1330-1730hrs
- Cost $130 (PCR Test only) or $150 (PCR Test & Serology IgM Antibody Test)
- Take passport & flight itinerary
- Medical Certificate and lab report are issued the following day, at 1000hrs for those who test in the morning, and at 1500hrs for those who test in the afternoon.
- Medical Certificate is dated the day issued, lab report states date/time sample collected
- To save time when you arrive, it is advisable to register beforehand at
https://www.nphl.niph.org.kh/covid19/en


OPTION 2: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

- Open Mon - Sat only. CLOSED Public Holidays
- Testing times between 0730 - 0900hrs only.
- Cost $80
- Test results available for collection at 0800 hrs the following day.
- You MUST make an appointment via email, and you are required to attach your flight tickets and a copy of your passport bio-page and complete an appointment form.
- Email: [email protected]


OPTION 3: Intercare Medical Center

- Open Mon - Sat only. CLOSED Public Holidays
- Testing times between 0730 - 1130 & 1300 - 1600 only.
- RT-PCR test with certificate USD$125, and RT-PCR test with Fit to Fly certificate USD$130.
- Swab taken between 0730 - 0930, results issued between 1700 - 1800 on the same day.
- Swab taken after 0930, results issued between 1000 - 1200 the following day.
- For booking and more information, contact at: 023 996 900 / 010 678 324 or email [email protected] / [email protected]


If you only require a professionally administered Rapid Antigen Test, the following are approved and provide the necessary report for travel;

- Intercare Medical Center
- Singapore Medical Center Cambodia
- Raffles Medical Cambodia

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge[/b]
-- i used this one and was efficient. I was concerned because returning to USA and needed it within 24 hours. It worked out fine. I went the morning before and returned the next day in Morning
This was in September 2021
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International arrivals to Australia will no longer need to return a negative PCR test within the three days prior to their flight.

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How abut PCR or AntiGen when flying from PP to Frankfurt (and onward to Sweden) and transiting in Bangkok. Everything on the same ticket. Do I need a PCR or just an AntiGen?
I tried to find info but its a jungle out there with a lot of old info.
Anyone did a similar trip recently?
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i went PNH-BKK-DUBAI-AMS on 22ste january, had pcr and covid-insurance for thailand, you need that also just for transit in the airport and most people dont know it !! No idea they are okay with the antigentest, i just did the PCR at Pasteur, it costed me 80US, better that then trying to save some money on the test and lose your connection. You can try the airlines-website, but 10 days ago it was a "knowbody knows" !!
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Bongmab69 wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:48 pm i went PNH-BKK-DUBAI-AMS on 22ste january, had pcr and covid-insurance for thailand, you need that also just for transit in the airport and most people dont know it !! No idea they are okay with the antigentest, i just did the PCR at Pasteur, it costed me 80US, better that then trying to save some money on the test and lose your connection. You can try the airlines-website, but 10 days ago it was a "knowbody knows" !!
probably You're right about the PCR (over AntiGen).
I've emailed them asking for a test.

About the insurance. Its correct that U need a Covid-insurance even if U just transit in BKK.
My insurance at home covers that. I have a signed original document in English clearly stated that it cover Covid, unlimited, from my insurance company in Sweden.
If U don't have U can buy at the airport (PNH) for 45US
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"covid-insurance for thailand, you need that also just for transit in the airport and most people dont know it !! "

it is a must have. if you don't have, you have to buy a covid-insurance "online" at check-in in Phnom Penh airport.

you also need a negative pcr-test!! even if you only transit Bangkok (at least I did on February 1.).

I travelled phn - bkk - dubai - switzerland
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the other swiss wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:35 pm "covid-insurance for thailand, you need that also just for transit in the airport and most people dont know it !! "

it is a must have. if you don't have, you have to buy a covid-insurance "online" at check-in in Phnom Penh airport.

you also need a negative pcr-test!! even if you only transit Bangkok (at least I did on February 1.).

I travelled phn - bkk - dubai - switzerland
Thanks for highlighting these details.
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Yeah my mates transiting through bangkok soon n ive just let him know thanks


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I send E-mail to Institut Pasteur du Cambodge on Wednesday 2/2 about a test Saturday 5/2. Got answer Thursday morning that they was fully booked 5/7.

So a tip is probably to contact them as soon as you know what date you need the test.

So I went to National Institute of Public Health - NIPH. Not too long time to wait. all and all about 1/2 Hr.

But they only take Cash or ABA Pay!
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the other swiss wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:35 pm "covid-insurance for thailand, you need that also just for transit in the airport and most people dont know it !! "

it is a must have. if you don't have, you have to buy a covid-insurance "online" at check-in in Phnom Penh airport.

you also need a negative pcr-test!! even if you only transit Bangkok (at least I did on February 1.).

I travelled phn - bkk - dubai - switzerland
Do you know any online insurance you can book online for transit in Bangkok airport? Thanks.
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