The minister only stated there would be an increase in the cost of entry but would not be drawn on how much it would actually be. Apsara is the foundation in charge of administering Angkor and spokesperson Choa Sun Kiriya noted that entry fees had been the same for 20 years and it was about time they were put up.
Foreigners currently pay US$20 for one-day tickets, US$40 for three days and US$60 for seven. Regarding the switch to an online ticketing option to pay the fees, minister Pornmoniroth said it could not be that difficult to introduce such a system.
He explained that Angkor visitors needed to supply photographs when they bought tickets and the new system would allow them to upload it instead. The minister concluded by saying the system would allow people to pay for the tickets with their bank cards and print off the e-tickets.
Cambodia already has a similar online system in place that allows foreigners to buy their visas online. An uploaded photograph is also a requirement for this. When it comes to travelling from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Angkor, 12GO ASIA provides online reservations for premium Ibis bus services.
Cambodia plans entry fee hike and online tickets for Angkor temples
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A senior government figure in Cambodia has recently confirmed major changes to entry tickets for the world-famous Angkor temples. Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth says the plan is to hike ticket prices for international tourists and also develop a system for people to pre-purchase their tickets.