Customs Information


Cambodia - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIREDCambodia

  • Passport
  • Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)

HOUSEHOLD GOODS & PERSONAL EFFECTS

  • 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.

VEHICLES

  • 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.
Documents Required:
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Letter from the Ministry of Finance
- Passport
- OBL

PETS

  • Most pets, including dogs, cats and birds can be brought into Cambodia with no quarantine period required. The documents necessary at the time of import are a current health certificate (not more than 7 days old) and a current vaccination card

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