Cambodia Travel Insurance Guide

Cambodia Travel Insurance

Everything you need to know before your trip

Healthcare Cost Level
Moderate
Avg. ER Visit
$150
Recommended Coverage
$250,000
Evacuation Risk
High

Healthcare in Cambodia

What to expect if you need medical care

Cambodia's healthcare system presents real challenges for travelers. While costs appear moderate—around $150 for an emergency room visit and $300 per hospital day—these are baseline figures that don't reflect the limited quality of care available. English-speaking medical staff are scarce, making communication difficult during emergencies. Quality healthcare is concentrated in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; venture beyond these cities and medical facilities become increasingly basic or nonexistent. Remote areas lack proper medical infrastructure entirely. For serious medical conditions, you'll likely need evacuation to Thailand or Singapore, where healthcare standards meet international expectations. This reality means even a moderate illness or injury can quickly become a complex and expensive situation requiring international transport.

What Your Policy Should Cover

Country-specific considerations for Cambodia

Your policy must address Cambodia's specific challenges. Medical evacuation coverage is critical given the high-risk evacuation situation and limited facilities outside major cities—serious conditions require transport to Thailand or Singapore. Ensure your policy explicitly covers motorbike accidents, as high accident rates make this a common claim and many insurers exclude motorbike-related injuries. Coverage for dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases is essential given year-round high risks. Include protection for road accidents, which pose high risk throughout the country. If you're temple climbing at ancient sites like Angkor Wat, verify coverage for falls. For rural trekking, confirm your policy covers rescue from remote areas with limited access. Adventure activity coverage matters here more than in countries with better emergency infrastructure.
Dengue Fever
High Risk
Peak: year-round
Malaria
Moderate Risk
Peak: year-round
Japanese Encephalitis
Moderate Risk
Peak: year-round
Hepatitis A And B
Moderate Risk
Peak: year-round
Road Accidents
High Risk
Peak: year-round
Waterborne Diseases
Moderate Risk
Peak: year-round

Activity-Specific Coverage

Motorbike Rental: High accident rates, ensure coverage includes motorbike accidents
Temple Climbing: Risk of falls at ancient temple sites
Rural Trekking: Limited rescue access in remote areas

How Much Coverage Do You Need?

Our recommendation based on Cambodia's healthcare costs

The recommended $250,000 coverage reflects Cambodia's evacuation reality more than daily healthcare costs. While a hospital day costs around $300, medical evacuation to Thailand or Singapore can easily cost $50,000-$100,000 or more. With high evacuation risk due to limited quality care outside major cities, you need coverage that handles both the evacuation itself and subsequent treatment at international-standard facilities abroad. The minimum $100,000 might cover basic evacuation, but $250,000 provides the buffer needed for complications, extended treatment in Singapore or Thailand, and potential repatriation.
Minimum
$100,000
Basic emergencies only

Making a Claim in Cambodia

Tips for smooth claims processing

Documentation Required: Medical records in English or translated, detailed receipts, police reports for accidents, hospital discharge summaries
  • Request all medical records in English or arrange translation immediately, as documentation in Khmer will complicate your claim process significantly
  • Collect detailed itemized receipts for every medical expense, no matter how small—claims are difficult in Cambodia and thorough documentation is essential
  • Obtain a police report for any accident-related injuries, particularly motorbike accidents, as this documentation is specifically required for claims
  • Keep hospital discharge summaries and all diagnostic test results, as insurers will require comprehensive medical documentation
  • Photograph all receipts and documentation immediately as backups, since you may need to leave Cambodia before claims processing begins

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