柬埔寨將於2024年9月1日起在國際機場引入電子簽證支付系統
Cambodia to Introduce Electronic Visa Payments at International Airports from September 1, 2024
柬埔寨首相洪瑪奈宣布了一項重要的簽證處理系統改革。從2024年9月1日起，通過柬埔寨三個國際機場入境的外國人將可以方便地使用電子支付方式支付簽證費。這一新系統旨在簡化入境過程，消除旅客排隊等待現金支付的需求，為訪客帶來極大的便利。
洪瑪奈是在由柬埔寨尊敬協會和柬埔寨房地產開發商協會組織的社交聚會和晚宴上宣布這一消息的。他強調，這一新的電子支付系統是吸引更多遊客來柬埔寨的廣泛舉措的一部分，旨在減少簽證程序的麻煩。
“這一便捷措施是為外國旅客設立的，目的是吸引遊客來柬埔寨並減少麻煩，”洪瑪奈說。
電子支付系統將適用於稅款支付、落地簽申請以及在駐外使領館的簽證申請。
“我已經協調經濟和財政部在我們的三個機場主持會議，從2024年9月1日起，包括稅款支付和申請，”首相表示。
“落地簽申請和駐外簽證申請已經全部使用電子方式，這樣遊客和入境者不再需要使用現金。”
此前，簽證申請過程要求旅客在使領館填寫紙質表格或在抵達時排隊支付現金。新系統將消除這些步驟，使整個過程完全電子化。
洪瑪奈讚揚了包括內政部、移民總局、海關和消費稅總局、衛生部和外交與國際合作部在內的各部門在實施在線簽證申請和支付方面的努力。他強調，新管理系統由柬埔寨專家開發，而非外國程序。
此外，他建議所有相關利益者，特別是機場門口的工作人員，要對入境的旅客表示友好，因為良好的服務是吸引更多遊客的關鍵。
Mr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, announced a significant advancement in the country’s visa processing system. Starting September 1, 2024, foreigners entering Cambodia through its three international airports can now conveniently pay their visa fees electronically. This new system aims to streamline the entry process, eliminating the need for travelers to wait in line to pay in cash, providing a sense of relief to the visitors.
The announcement was made during a social gathering and dining event organized by the Cambodian Oknha Association and the Cambodian Housing Developers Association. Hun Manet highlighted that this new electronic payment system is part of a broader initiative to attract more tourists to Cambodia by reducing the hassle associated with visa procedures.
“This facilitation is for foreign travelers, aimed at attracting tourists to Cambodia and reducing the hassle,” said Mr. Hun Manet.
The electronic payment system will apply to tax payments, visa applications on arrival, and visa applications at embassies or consulates abroad.
“I have now coordinated this work for the Ministry of Economy and Finance to chair the meeting at our three airports from September 1, 2024, including tax payment and application,” the Premier stated.
“Applying for an on-arrival visa and an outside visa, which is already done, uses all the electronics, so tourists and arrivals do not need to use cash anymore.”
Previously, the visa application process required travelers to fill out paper forms at embassies or consulates or to line up to pay in cash upon arrival. The new system will eliminate these steps, making the process entirely electronic.
Mr. Hun Manet praised various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Interior, General Department of Immigration, General Department of Customs and Excise, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, for their efforts in implementing online visa applications and payments. He emphasized that Cambodian experts developed the new management system, not foreign programs.
Additionally, he advised all stakeholders, especially those at airport gates, to be hospitable to travelers entering Cambodia, as good hospitality is key to attracting more tourists.
資料來源:Khmer Times