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🇰🇭 Vaccines for Cambodia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Cambodia

Cambodia requires no specific travel vaccines for entry from most countries, though Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, and Rabies are recommended given the country's mix of urban and rural tourism. Malaria risk exists in forested and border areas but not in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (the gateway to Angkor Wat), which cover most tourist itineraries. Dengue is endemic throughout the country. Rabies is a genuine concern given the prevalence of street dogs around temple sites and elsewhere. Food safety standards vary widely, from excellent in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap's tourist restaurants to more variable at street stalls and rural markets. Healthcare in Phnom Penh is reasonable; Siem Reap has facilities geared towards the tourism industry.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Japanese Encephalitis
Risk in rural agricultural areas — lower risk in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 7 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 2nd dose (28 days after the 1st).
🛡 Protects for: Booster after 1 year if ongoing exposure.
Recommended
Rabies
Dog and monkey bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (risk in forested/border areas — not Phnom Penh or Siem Reap/Angkor Wat)
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Japanese Encephalitis
  • ⚠Avian Influenza (rare)
Notes: Hepatitis A and Typhoid strongly recommended. No malaria risk in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Malaria prophylaxis for forested border areas. Rabies pre-exposure recommended.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€975
(~$1063)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Japanese Encephalitis (2 doses)€264 ($288)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Cambodia?
No vaccines are required for entry from most countries. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, and Rabies are all recommended given Cambodia's mix of urban tourism (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap) and exposure to rural conditions.
Is there malaria in Cambodia?
Malaria risk exists in forested and border areas of Cambodia but not in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, which cover most tourist itineraries including Angkor Wat. If your trip includes more remote forested areas, discuss antimalarial medication with a travel clinic.
Is Rabies a risk in Cambodia?
Yes, genuinely so. Street dogs are common around temple complexes including Angkor Wat and throughout cities and villages. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is worth considering, particularly for longer stays or itineraries involving significant time at temple sites and rural areas, since post-bite treatment can be difficult to access promptly outside Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
What is the food safety like in Cambodia?
Variable. Established restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap catering to tourists generally have good standards. Street food and rural market food carry more risk of contamination, which is why Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is recommended — it covers you for the wider range of eating experiences that are part of Cambodia's appeal.