Venue, Accommodation and Transport Information
Information on the meeting venue location, accommodation and getting around.
This information was prepared by our Host, National Metrology Centre (NMC) Cambodia
This information was prepared by our Host, National Metrology Centre (NMC) Cambodia
1. Meeting venue
The main venue of the meetings is at www.apsaraangkor.com, the only international 5-star resort designed and built by a Cambodian architect, its décor and furnishing reflect the finest in Cambodian architecture, befitting royalty and dignitaries. Nestled invitingly within a spacious 11-hectare estate, the lush resort offers you the serenity of a secluded retreat whilst ensuring you are provided with every possible convenience. It is 5.9 km away from Siem Reap International Airport, and it takes around 11 minutes.
The main venue of the meetings is at www.apsaraangkor.com, the only international 5-star resort designed and built by a Cambodian architect, its décor and furnishing reflect the finest in Cambodian architecture, befitting royalty and dignitaries. Nestled invitingly within a spacious 11-hectare estate, the lush resort offers you the serenity of a secluded retreat whilst ensuring you are provided with every possible convenience. It is 5.9 km away from Siem Reap International Airport, and it takes around 11 minutes.
2. Accommodation around the meeting venue and transportation
Our host has suggested two hotels for your accommodation (including the meeting venue) and have secured a special room rate for participants of the 24th APLMF Meeting.
Please note: room rates at the Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Hotel are net inclusive of breakfast, welcome drink, cold towel, in-room tea & coffee. Use Internet free of charge for all meeting delegates at hotel business center & Secretariat Office. Complimentary use of health club facilities, swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, herbal steam room and sauna.
To access the special rates negotiated for this meeting, please note bookings must be made before 30th September 2017. For the Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Hotel, if you any problems with their on-line booking form please complete Hotel Registration Form and email directly to Hotel.
Please reserve your room directly with the hotel of your choice. If you need assistance to reserve accommodation or need any additional information regarding the hotels please kindly contact our host representative, Mr Sophors EM.
Participants from foreign countries who attend the 24th Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum and Working Groups Meeting are advised to book their flight to Siem Reap International Airport. The taxi fee from airport to hotel is around US$7.00 but you should be able to use the free pick up service provided by hotel.
Name of Hotels |
Address, Tel & URL |
Access time to the venue |
room charge per night |
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Hotel Deluxe City View Single/Double *Book directly with the hotel Note: free Airport pick up available |
onsite |
USD55/60 |
|
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Hotel Deluxe Pool View Single/Double |
- |
USD59/65 |
|
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Hotel Junior/Executive Suite |
- |
- |
USD129/149 |
Royal Empire Hotel * Book directly using the Sales@royalempirehotel.com address Note: free Airport pick up available - please provide flight details when making reservation |
5 Minute Walk |
From USD45 |
3. Visa assistance
For the latest regulation concerning visa regulations, please contact the Cambodian Mission (Embassy or Consulate) in or closest to your country.
The following information is a short summary of visa regulations.
Mostly, citizens from other countries need a visa to visit Cambodia, even for a short visit. Please contact the nearest Cambodian Mission to apply for visa. We shall provide personal invitation letters in order to facilitate your visa application.Citizens from some countries enjoy the privilege of visa-free and/or visa on arrival procedure.
Holders of normal passports of the following countries do not require a visa for Cambodia for up to 30 days (unless otherwise noted): Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Holders of consular, diplomatic, service, special or official passports issued to nationals of Brazil,Brunei, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan,Laos PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam do not require a visa for Cambodia.
Some nationalities are required to get visa in advance at Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Cambodia in their country such as Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, and Nigeria.
Countries not Eligible for Visa on ArrivalVisa on arrival is not permitted for holders of passports from the following countries: Afghanistan; Algeria; Bangladesh; Iran; Iraq; Pakistan; Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; and Sudan. Holders of these passports must obtain a Cambodian visa before arriving in the country. Holders of these passports are also required to hold a sponsor letter or invitation from a company / organization / travel agent, and you are also advised to hold a valid return ticket.
Cambodian e-visa
Cambodia offers a convenient service whereby you can acquire your visa online with a credit card. Once approved, you'll receive an email that you will need to print out and take with you to present to the immigration official upon your arrival. It's important to note that not all land crossings are equipped to accept the e-visa, so be sure to review the list of checkpoints - both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap international airports accept e-visa. This service costs a total of $25, $20 for the visa and a $5 processing fee. The e-visa is only valid for tourist visas, not business or diplomatic visas. Please apply for e-visa via website: https://www.evisa.gov.kh
4. Other useful information
Local currency:
Cambodian official currency is Riel, but US Dollar is widely accepted around Cambodia.
Electricity power supply:
In Cambodia the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type A / C / G. Below you find pictures of these power sockets and corresponding plugs.
In Cambodia the power sockets used are of type A / C / G:
Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F
Local currency:
Cambodian official currency is Riel, but US Dollar is widely accepted around Cambodia.
Electricity power supply:
In Cambodia the standard voltage is 230 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type A / C / G. Below you find pictures of these power sockets and corresponding plugs.
In Cambodia the power sockets used are of type A / C / G:
Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F
Type A: Japanese plugs can be used in the US but often not the other way around.
Type G
Climate:
The average daytime temperature is around 25-28ºC. October is the last month of the rainy season.
Language:
Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. The Cambodian language is derived from the Mon-Khmer (Austro-Asiatic) language family. Khmer is renowned for possessing one of the largest sets of alphabets; it consists of 33 consonants, 23 vowels and 12 independent vowels.
While tourists may wish to learn a few spoken phrases before or when visiting Cambodia, English is widely spoken and understood. French and Mandarin are also spoken frequently in the country; most elderly Cambodians speak French and many people in the Khmer-Chinese population speak Mandarin.
Religion:
Theravada Buddhism is the prevailing official religion in Cambodia and approximately ninety percent of the population is Buddhist. Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are also embraced in Cambodia.
Dress Code:
Please note business dress for meetings and smart casual attire is appropriate for the social events.
The average daytime temperature is around 25-28ºC. October is the last month of the rainy season.
Language:
Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. The Cambodian language is derived from the Mon-Khmer (Austro-Asiatic) language family. Khmer is renowned for possessing one of the largest sets of alphabets; it consists of 33 consonants, 23 vowels and 12 independent vowels.
While tourists may wish to learn a few spoken phrases before or when visiting Cambodia, English is widely spoken and understood. French and Mandarin are also spoken frequently in the country; most elderly Cambodians speak French and many people in the Khmer-Chinese population speak Mandarin.
Religion:
Theravada Buddhism is the prevailing official religion in Cambodia and approximately ninety percent of the population is Buddhist. Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are also embraced in Cambodia.
Dress Code:
Please note business dress for meetings and smart casual attire is appropriate for the social events.
5. Contact details of the host institute
-Mr. Khlaut Ousa
Director, Department of Legal Metrology, NMC
Email: ousa_mime@yahoo.com
Mobile telephone: +85516585855
-Mr. Sophors EM
Chief of Industrial Metrology Affairs and International Cooperation office, NMC
Email: 24aplmf.kh@gmail.com or emsophors@gmail.com or ico.nmc.kh@gmail.com
Mobile telephone: +85581-429-272
-Mr. Khlaut Ousa
Director, Department of Legal Metrology, NMC
Email: ousa_mime@yahoo.com
Mobile telephone: +85516585855
-Mr. Sophors EM
Chief of Industrial Metrology Affairs and International Cooperation office, NMC
Email: 24aplmf.kh@gmail.com or emsophors@gmail.com or ico.nmc.kh@gmail.com
Mobile telephone: +85581-429-272