Cambodia cleans up visas

29 January 2014
TTR Weekly
Anti-corruption / Government / International relations / Law and judiciary / Laws and regulations / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Hor Namhong / Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on all embassies and consulates to accelerate visa application procedures and end all “unofficial” fees. Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong said the government would crackdown on corruption related to the issue of visas. … According to a Phnom Penh Post report, the ministry spokesperson Koy Kuong said: “The directive was intended to allow speedier entry for tourists and potential investors, who can also spend US$25 to apply for a one-month, extendable business visa either from abroad or on arrival.” ….

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