Cambodia has a very long history and cultural heritage, and it is also the country with the greatest potential for tourism development. There are vast virgin jungles and many impressive places of interest, making it the most anticipated destination for tourists. However, under the influence of the epidemic this year, it is still troublesome to travel to Cambodia.
Like many countries, Cambodia is also thinking about what the future of Cambodia's tourism industry will look like in this world that is dealing with coronavirus.
However, Cambodia has come up with some new ideas instead of restricting tourists or banning tourism. These new ideas include that travelers should pay a travel deposit of $3, in advance before entering the country to pay for the expenses related to coronavirus during their stay in Cambodia.
Cambodia's Ministry of Health recently announced new entry fees, all of which are to pay for coronavirus detection and treatment if you are infected with coronavirus in Cambodia.
According to the explanation of Cambodian Ministry of Health, the total cost of detecting coronavirus is about US$ 165. This includes the cost of the test, as well as the cost of three meals and one night accommodation for tourists while waiting for the results.
then, if the traveler's test result is negative, but happens to be on the same plane as the person with positive test result, it needs to be quarantined for two weeks. According to the Cambodian Ministry of Health, the cost will be about $1,281 per person, including hotel accommodation, catering, laundry and any necessary medical needs.
Moreover, if travelers test positive, the Ministry of Health estimates that the daily hospitalization cost is about $33.
Finally, if tourists get infected with coronavirus and die after entering the country, the Ministry of Health estimates that the funeral expenses will be about $1,5.
But don't worry, if you are a traveler to Cambodia and your test result is negative, you only need to pay the test fee, and the remaining deposit can be refunded. However, you need to be prepared to pay the full deposit in advance.