Healthcare in Cambodia for expats
How the healthcare system works for a foreign resident — whether you can use public care, how good it is, and what private cover actually costs. Information current as of 2026; verify current rules before relying on it.
System
Mostly private
Public care is limited or citizen-gated, so foreign residents rely on private hospitals and their own insurance.
Care quality
Private cover
$60–180/mo
Healthy adult, 30–45. Get a quote.
Public access for foreign residents
The National Social Security Fund health scheme covers registered employees of Cambodian companies, foreign staff included, at contracted public facilities; the public network is weak, so foreign residents use private international hospitals in Phnom Penh and evacuate for anything serious.
Official source →What works well
Phnom Penh's international clinics (Royal Phnom Penh, Sunrise Japan, Raffles Medical) are competent for routine care, and Bangkok's world-class hospitals are a one-hour flight away.
What to watch out for
Serious care means Bangkok or Singapore — evacuation cover is the single most important line in any policy here — and counterfeit medicine outside reputable pharmacies is a documented risk.
Healthcare eligibility, costs, and system rules change and vary by residency status, nationality, region, and age. This is directional information current as of 2026 — not medical or insurance advice. Confirm your access eligibility with the official source and get a private quote for your own situation before relying on either.
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Healthcare in Cambodia: FAQ
Can I use public healthcare in Cambodia as an expat?
The National Social Security Fund health scheme covers registered employees of Cambodian companies, foreign staff included, at contracted public facilities; the public network is weak, so foreign residents use private international hospitals in Phnom Penh and evacuate for anything serious.
How much does private health insurance cost in Cambodia?
For a healthy adult aged 30–45, comprehensive local or international cover in Cambodia typically runs about $60–180 per month. Premiums rise with age, pre-existing conditions, and plan breadth — treat this as a starting band and get a personalised quote for your situation.
What is the healthcare quality like in Cambodia?
Cambodia's healthcare rates as "Uneven" by international measures. Phnom Penh's international clinics (Royal Phnom Penh, Sunrise Japan, Raffles Medical) are competent for routine care, and Bangkok's world-class hospitals are a one-hour flight away.
What should expats watch out for with healthcare in Cambodia?
Serious care means Bangkok or Singapore — evacuation cover is the single most important line in any policy here — and counterfeit medicine outside reputable pharmacies is a documented risk.
What type of healthcare system does Cambodia have?
Cambodia runs a "Mostly private" healthcare model. Public care is limited or citizen-gated, so foreign residents rely on private hospitals and their own insurance.