Key facts
- Cambodia began a four-month visa-free trial for Chinese citizens on June 15.
- Chinese tourists can stay in Cambodia for up to 14 days under the trial.
- The goal is to attract at least 600,000 Chinese visitors during the pilot period.
- Cambodia seeks to revive arrivals from China, its former largest source of foreign visitors.
Cambodia has introduced a four-month visa-free trial for Chinese tourists, effective June 15. This initiative allows Chinese visitors to stay in the country for up to 14 days. The move is part of an effort by Phnom Penh to revitalize its tourism sector, which previously relied heavily on Chinese visitors, its largest source of foreign tourists.
Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak described the visa waiver as a significant and friendly gesture towards Chinese travelers. Officials are optimistic that the program will attract a minimum of 600,000 Chinese tourists during the four-month pilot phase.