Country Guide: Cambodia
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Updated: August 04, 2016
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Passport
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
Specific Information
- A foreigner may import household goods and personal effects duty free under the following conditions:
- They have diplomatic status or work for an NGO
- A letter is obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying the owner of the goods’ diplomatic status or employment with an NGO and requesting Customs to permit duty-free import
- The owner of the goods does not have to be present for Customs clearance, however, the owner of the goods’ employer must be registered and issue a letter on company letterhead stating that the owner of the goods is employed in Cambodia.
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Passport
- OBL
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Letter from the Ministry of Finance
Specific Information
- A foreigner may import a motor vehicle under the following conditions:
- They have diplomatic status or work for an NGO
- A letter is obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying the owner of the goods’ diplomatic status or employment with an NGO and requesting Customs to permit duty-free import.
- All automobiles must be left-hand drive.
Pets
Documents Required
- Vaccination record
- Veterinary health certificate
Specific Information
- Most pets, including dogs, cats, and birds, can be imported with no quarantine period required.
- The health certificate must be issued within 7 days of import.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
- Human remains and body parts
- Firearms, weaponry, and their parts
- Perishable food items
- Live animals (some species/breeds permitted; contact agent for details)
- Plant and plant materials
Prohibited Items
- Batteries
- Acids, chemicals, corrosives, gases, infectious substances, oxidizers, radioactive substances, etc.
- Flammable substances
- Alcohol
- Perfumes
- Poisons
- Tobacco
- Paints
- Pornographic materials
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air/sea shipments.
Cultural and Other Information
CIA World Factbook Entry for Cambodia
Wikipedia Entry for Cambodia
