Simplified Entry for Angkor 1-Day Tickets Coming This September 2024

Key Changes to 1-Day Tickets

No More Personal Information Required: From September 2024, foreign tourists buying 1-day tickets will no longer need to provide personal information such as photos, nationality, age group, or gender. This update simplifies the process, allowing tourists to purchase tickets quickly without the need for these details.

3-Day and 7-Day Tickets (remain)

Photography Requirement Remains for 2024: Visitors purchasing 3-day or 7-day tickets will still need to provide a photograph until the end of 2024. This requirement will remain in place for extended tickets but will be reviewed in future updates.

Key Details of the Policy

The Angkor Institute will remove requirements for photos, nationality, age, and gender for 1-day entry tickets starting in late September 2024 to promote tourism. This decision, made at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Angkor on August 27, 2024, was led by Deputy Prime Minister Aun Porn Moniroth.

The primary goal of this policy is to ease entry for tourists, reduce wait times, and improve the overall visitor experience at Angkor. By eliminating the need for personal details like photos, nationality, age group, and gender, the process becomes faster and more efficient.

Streamlined Checkpoints

• Fewer Checkpoints for Entry: In a move to improve the visitor experience, Cambodia will reduce the number of entry checkpoints around the Angkor complex. Checkpoints will now be located only at temple entrances, eliminating the four checkpoint system currently in place at the main access points.

Technological Advancements in Ticketing

• Self-Service Machines and Mobile App: The Angkor Institute is developing a new information technology system that includes self-service machines and a mobile app for ticket purchases. The system will support electronic payments, making the ticket buying process more efficient and accessible.
• Wristband Tickets Under Review: Additionally, the Angkor Institution is exploring the possibility of introducing hand-worn ticket formats to simplify check-ins for visitors.

Future Reforms

• Ticket Grouping by Temple Starting 2025: A joint working group is being established to explore further reforms, including ticket sales for groups of temples. These reforms are expected to launch in the second phase, starting from January 1, 2025.

These changes are part of Cambodia’s broader effort to modernize the ticketing system at Angkor, ensuring a smoother experience for visitors while promoting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient temple complex.

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For travelers planning to visit Angkor Wat in late 2024, these updates promise a more efficient and enjoyable experience.

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