The Kenya Embassy in Southeast Asia has issued a new travel advisory with important updates for Kenyan citizens planning to visit the Royal Kingdom of Cambodia.
The advisory, announced on May 29 by the embassy in Bangkok, explains new entry protocols that encourage Kenyans across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, to take note of the changes.
According to information from the Royal Government of Cambodia, the country has lifted all COVID-19-related health restrictions for travellers.“We write to convey the following information from the Royal Cambodia Government on travellers to the Kingdom of Cambodia;
“All health requirements related to COVID-19, including testing, quarantine, and other associated measures have been vacated,” the notice indicated.
This means that incoming visitors will no longer be required to undergo testing, quarantine, or comply with any other pandemic-related health measures.
Update on Visa application through the Embassy
Additionally, Kenyans travelling to Cambodia have been advised to apply for their visas through the government’s official online e-Visa platform at https://www.evisa.gov.kh.
Further, travellers can now complete Cambodia’s e-arrival card either before departure or upon arrival at any international border checkpoint within the country.
According to the embassy, the digitised form helps speed up immigration procedures and enhances traveller convenience.
“Travellers may conveniently apply for a visa to enter the Kingdom of Cambodia through the online e-Visa system of the government at https://www.evisa.gov.kh.
“Travellers may complete the e-arrival card either prior to or upon arrival at an international border checkpoint of Cambodia,” added the notice.
Moreover, the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok has encouraged all Kenyan nationals in the region to familiarise themselves with the new updates and share the information with fellow travellers.
“The Embassy requests that the information be shared with all Kenyans in Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam for reference in case you are travelling to Cambodia,” stated the embassy.
US New Visa Regulations
The US is among the latest countries to enforce new visa rules affecting Kenyans.
The American government has stepped up its screening of visa applicants by checking social media posts for any content that criticises the United States or Israel.
This move, ordered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to prevent certain students, including Kenyans, from entering the country.
The directive specifically targets students who previously held visas between October 7, 2023, and August 31, 2024, and those whose visas have been revoked during this period.
Source : The Kenya Times
