Interprovincial Travel
On April 25, Cambodian authorities lifted the ban on travel between provinces. However, a prohibition on travel to and from areas under lockdown, such as Phnom Penh, Ta Khmau, Sihanoukville, and parts of Poipet, remains.
Curfew in Siem Reap
Cambodian authorities extended the existing curfew in Siem Reap until May 7, 2021.
Lockdown Measures
Cambodian authorities announced that lockdown measures in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau municipalities will be extended until May 5, 2021. Starting April 29, lockdown areas will be designated as “Red Zones,” “Dark Yellow Zones,” or “Yellow Zones.”
“Red Zones” will be subject to the same “Red Zone” restrictions previously announced on April 19.
“Dark Yellow Zones” will be subject to the following restrictions:
- All individuals within the lockdown areas must not leave their residence for the duration of the lockdown period, with some exceptions.
- Certain essential businesses may remain open despite the lockdown, but may be subject to stricter requirements, such as minimizing their staffing to no more than 2%.
- For those traveling to work in essential businesses allowed to remain open during the lockdown, a travel permit from the “Executive Committee to Manage and Lead the Implementation of the Lockdown” is required in addition to an ID and employment certificate.
- Up to two individuals per household are permitted to leave their residence to purchase food from the nearest shop in their neighborhood, but may do so no more than three times a week and must have a valid form of identification with them.
- Groups of up to four people may travel to seek medical care within or outside the lockdown area, but require permission from the local authorities.
- Travel for COVID-19 testing or vaccination as determined by the relevant authorities is permitted.
- Individuals are permitted to leave their residence to exercise outdoors in the nearby vicinity of their home, but are limited to groups of no more than two persons.
- Officials of diplomatic, UN, and international finance organizations are permitted to travel, but must present their employment and identity documents. They may be accompanied by a Cambodian driver.
- In addition to an ID and employment certificate, journalists must present travel permits issued by the Ministry of Information.
- Travel from “Dark Yellow Zones” to “Yellow Zones” for the above purposes is permitted.
- Travel and business activities permitted under the lockdown measures are prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. except in emergencies and other limited instances.
“Yellow Zones” will be subject to the following restrictions:
- All businesses are permitted to operate, except for schools and entertainment businesses (such as karaoke, beer gardens, clubs, discos, resorts and parks, massage, liquor stores, cinemas, theaters, museums, gyms, and sport centers).
- Private meetings or gatherings must not exceed more than ten people, with limited exceptions. All gatherings must adhere to health and safety measures.
- All gatherings involving alcohol are prohibited.
- Travel from “Yellow Zones” to “Dark Yellow Zones” is limited in accordance with “Dark Yellow Zone” restrictions.
- Travel and business activities permitted under the lockdown measures are prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. except in emergencies and other limited instances.
Please see the attached for “Red Zone,” “Dark Yellow Zone,” and “Yellow Zone” designations in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau.
Cambodian authorities also announced lockdown measures for the municipalities of Sihanoukville and Poipet, effective until May 6 and May 9, respectively. “Red Zones” in Sihanoukville include villages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in subdistrict (sangkat) 4.
Individuals who violate these measures may be subject to punishment in accordance with recent laws implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
American citizens should avoid “Red Zones” if possible. American citizens are advised to closely monitor any additional announcements by local governments regarding travel restrictions, curfews, and other measures related to the outbreak response.
Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau Zone Classification (DOCX 23 KB)
