Cambodia Visa Options: Visit, Work, or Live in Cambodia in 2024

As an expat living in Cambodia, one of the most common questions that I get are about the visas. In this video, I'll walk you through each type of visa and help you figure out which one is best for you. This guide goes over the tourist visa, business visa (ordinary visa), retirement visa, and the 1-year working visa (and work permit). Information on the cost and requirements for each visa in 2024 is included.

[@lorne2691]

Thank you for this video. Plan on arriving in July to stay long term. As you probably know a quick google search was not definitive in any way. Outdated info, sites vying to broker the process etc etc.. Your video was concise and answered the questions I had (most specifically the proper visa to get to transition to a retirement visa). Liked it so much I subscribed.

[@zandig666]

Thanks Allen great information !!

[@SlackHoffman]

Great Info ℹ️ Buddy 😊glad I found your video 🙏

[@wesgraham2262]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@AzerPaul]

Great info. You should do this every six months or so because we look for recent info. Thanks.

[@jasguy2715]

Very good well presented video about visas. The last time I was in Cambodia was in 2002 but I'm coming back there to stay maybe for a long long time or permanently and also teach English.

[@MarkBennett007]

Thank you

[@TonyKeepingItClean]

I just bought a 6 month visa. Border runs are ok if you like to travel, but I now have multiple enter options. I’ve bought visa on arrival and also online from the UK, and never had any issues. I have heard however, that there are scam websites sites out there, so make sure you buy your online visa from the official Khmer website.

[@xamaycashearer3884]

What is the official Khmer visa site?

[@TonyKeepingItClean]

@@xamaycashearer3884 evisa.gov.kh

[@phlezktravels]

I'll be there long term beginning in April! Cheers and howdy!

[@Allen_in_Asia]

That's great. I hope you enjoy your time here.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Thank yo ufor the cut to the chase CRISP explamnation !

[@MilosevBranko]

Hi, excellent video! Question, are visa regulations same for all countries? Asking for Serbia, our closest embassy is in Jakarta.

[@datu310]

I've never had a Cambodian treat me different because of my skin color. Its based on your passport and personality.

[@paulstanley7953]

Honest

[@biffruttigan7241]

Excellent informative video, thx! One question: I'm retired and want to stay one year. I will fly in from Bangkok but I don't want a round trip, just a one way ticket. Will that be ok?

[@willchu]

Hi there, great video! Is the EB Visa considered a Permanent Residence permit? If not, is there a pathway to one in Cambodia? TIA!

[@santa-nurse]

If U bring USD with U for the KH visa take care that the USD bills are perfect, no rips or other damages, no written notes on it, only nicely folded and recent ones (not older versions). Same when U want to pay with USD in KH - and check for that when U should get change in USD. Otherwise expect that a damaged, old or whatever suspicious bill won't be accepted - while a local KH Riel (4k Riel typically equals 1 USD) bill can look ugly as hell and still being accepted everywhere. (edited: typo)

[@carebear2272]

So my first time going to Cambodia on April 10, 2024 I’m good to get tourist visa for 22 days, and alls I need is a passport and $30 US dollars and some paper work at airport when I get off?

[@blablaba1871]

What is the cost of the 6 month ”seeking employment visa”?

[@gkprivate433]

yes some reasonable sounding long term visa options for retiring expats, but I read fine print now about Cambodia taxing foreigners income if they are in country for more than 182 days in a year. How does that work? Is every expat just lying or ignoring the taxation or is it just not being enforced?

[@davidnarcissus39]

mostlikely not being enforced. .

[@davidnarcissus39]

if under 55yr but have all docs for pensions from govermnent can still get that visa?

[@frankkluz9787]

Hey Allen > takes more like 9 seconds for mine -- the retirement visa. -- About as simple as anything could be ! --?--

[@georgelittleton3012]

Hello. Is there a yearly police record check from home country with renewal of retirement visa?

[@frankkluz9787]

@@georgelittleton3012 No qualifications or requirements - simply get there & tell them what you want ! = Tourist visa @ the airport for $30 upon arrival -- then before the 30 days are up - buy the ''retirement visa'' (if over 55) for a year ! ($180) @ immigration office.

[@biffruttigan7241]

@frankkluz9787 Do you know if you have to have a round trip ticket when flying into Cambodia or is a one way ok?

[@AlFakherFan]

Hey Allen, please let me know some travel agent in Siem Reap I am coming back to Cambodia with my 6 months visa which ends in February. Want to do it cheaper in Siem Reap but visiting it for the 1st time. I appreciate your content. Good luck!

[@Allen_in_Asia]

I don't want to endorse one particular visa agent over another. I would recommend joining one of the "Siem Reap Expats" groups on facebook and asking there.

[@AlFakherFan]

Thanks for advice!@@Allen_in_Asia

[@sandgroper6]

I have an EF Visa, I bet you never heard of it because it isn't listed anywhere. No need for a work permit.

[@GeFarr]

Multiple entry , and one year ? Cost ?

[@joet2975]

Currently live in Thailand but considering a move to Siem Reap. Do you have information on a Visa company I can contact prior to taking a trip to Cambodia? This would make things a lot easier for me if you could. Thanks

[@joet2975]

Any chance I will get a reply?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

I would join one of the "Cambodia Expat" groups on Facebook and ask for recommendations there. I don't want to endorse any particular business over another.

[@joet2975]

So why can't you recommend the source you use?

[@georgesandhu1980]

Im prefer to get the eb visa through Cambodian embassy in london. Thats no problem. The question I have is if I were to get any work, how would i go about it? Are their job agencies there? Would i be able to get bar work and teaching English? I have a TEFL. Thanks.

[@Allen_in_Asia]

It's very easy to get an English teaching job if you have a TEFL. Not sure about bar work.

[@michaelirish1445]

Does the Cambodian Tax department demand Tax, even if you are working for a company in another country? Thank you for any information.

[@davidnarcissus39]

highly unlikley

[@HamzaKhan-uh9hc]

Hi Allen i am planing to visit Cambodia through E-Visa can i convert it with Work visa and how much cost is required?

[@davidnarcissus39]

yes..us an agent in cambodia later on..,

[@ABOVETHECLOUDS007]

But if I want to move there permanently you said business visa, but if I don’t open up a business there won’t I get kicked outta the country or they just word visas this way? I also saw a video once if u get a one way ticket and arrive get your place set up and OR a round trip ticket you don’t need to ever leave just stay I think this is possible or am I wording this wrong, This guy bought a round trip ticket and never left he was able to stay Thanks

[@wesgraham2262]

Unfortunately he mis-spoke. It hasn’t been called the “Business Visa” for quite sometime. It’s now the “Ordinary Visa” which in reality is the “E-Class Visa” not to be confused with an online “eVisa” and this is the ONLY type of visa you can turn into the 1-year “ER Retirement Visa” so arrive in Cambodia without a visa and after you get off the plane have $35 in US currency to pay for your “Ordinary Visa.” After a week, go to any Travel Agency and tell them you want to extend your “E Visa” into a 12-month “ER Visa.” They will ask you your age. As long as you’re 55 or older, you’re okay and fully qualified to get it. The cost is usually $290 and there is NO supporting documentation needed. No income qualifying. No bank deposit back home qualifying. No health certificate or police background check needed. Once you pay, they will contact you to let you know when to come back to pick up your passport with your new 12-month “ER Retirement Visa” sticker in your passport.

[@ABOVETHECLOUDS007]

@@wesgraham2262Hi and thanks so much for the info Unfortunately I’m 51 Now but do u think if I slip them a good amount of money they will let me stay🤣🤣🙄🤷🏼‍♀️ Also while I wait for the visa should I stay in Cambodia and wait so I don’t need to leave the country ? And apply for this once I arrive Hence so meaning I don’t need to get the visa in America before I leave? Thanks again

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Is the one year self employed ok for multiple entry to neighboring countries?? Also.. Is the 6 month seeking employment visa ok for multiple entry to neighboring countries? Thanks. Helpful video 👍

[@Allen_in_Asia]

Yes to both.

[@jessicahijarunguru4117]

Hi. Can a tourist visa be upgraded to EB visa (seeking to teach) As an African, does that mean I have to leave the country if I get employment and return again? Pls clarify for non-natives of African countries. Thanks

[@Allen_in_Asia]

A tourist visa cannot be upgraded or extended to anything other than another tourist visa. If you have a tourist visa and you want an EB visa, you will have to leave the country and come back.

[@jessicahijarunguru4117]

@@Allen_in_Asia Ok I see, thanks so much for your response👍

[@arnemcradu6499]

I don’t mean to contradict but I thought you could only get the E visa ( to turn into retirement visa) online - not at point of entry.

[@Allen_in_Asia]

I got it at point of entry. So do many others.

[@arnemcradu6499]

There is not a website I have found that says you can get an ER visa ( which is the visa you need to get a longer term retirement visa). Can you please provide a link to something official that validates what you say?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

@@arnemcradu6499 There are plenty of websites that you will tell you that an E visa can be upgraded to an ER visa, and that an E visa can be obtained on arrival. visaguide.world/retirement-visa/cambodia/ "First, you need to apply for and obtain a Cambodian visa from a Cambodian embassy. Make sure that you apply for a regular type E-class visa first and then choose the ER Retirement Visa option." www.cambodia-visa.com/guide/cambodia-visa-on-arrival.html "Unlike other countries, Cambodia offers the "real" visa on arrival service which means you do not need to apply for anything in advance, all you need to do is to fill in an immigration form on your flight to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh or bus ride to Cambodia border gates, then hand in the documents including 2*2'' size photos, 30 US dollars for visa fee, entry exit form to get the visa stamped on your passport." Again, myself and dozens of other expats have does this. It's not some shady trick or anything like that. It is quite well-known that you can obtain an E-visa on arrival, and you can ask in any of the "Cambodia Expat" groups on facebook if you don't believe me.

[@arnemcradu6499]

First of all thanks for replying. That’s how to grow a channel. But back to the ER visa - it states right in your link that to get the ER option you need to get it from a Cambodian embassy and then once you get into Cambodia you go to nat police to get 1 year ( renewable every year). If you can get the ER option of the E visa at entry why don’t they say this. They don’t!?🤔😳🤷‍♂️ now I’ve been to Cambodia many times and have used the visa on arrival ( T visa) but am looking at retiring in Cambodia . This is where I find it confusing. Anyway, good luck and

[@Allen_in_Asia]

@@arnemcradu6499 The websites aren't 100% clear on the process for everything, which is why I make these videos. You can get an E visa on arrival, which lasts 30 days. Any visa agent will go through the process of mailing your paperwork to the embassy to get your ER visa. If you want to do it all yourself instead through all of the official channels, feel free, but most people value the convenience of having someone else navigate the bureaucracy for you.

[@swedendive]

How many times per 12 month is it ok to enter Cambodia?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

You can enter or leave as many times as you want as long as you get a visa.

[@cell.videograph]

Hello, how if I want traveling in Cambodia but 5 days only? It still apply e-visa? And pay $30 ?

[@davidnarcissus39]

just get a visa on arrival 30 USD

[@GuitarPlayerNoah]

Good info. Just confused about one thing. Are you saying to fly to Cambodia with no VISA at all then apply once you are at the airport? Can you quickly discuss that process?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

Yes, Cambodia is one of the many countries that offers "visa on arrival," which means that you do not need a visa before you get on the plane.

[@ninagardens2756]

Hi Allen, I have heard that you need to have cambodia visa in advance before you can fly domestically in the U.S. our travel agent said to get our visa in advance before flying to cambodia too. I am very confuse and doesnt make sense since cambodia embassy said that visa on arrival office is open since March 17 2022. Can you please explain why would one need to get evisa when u can do it in cambodia. Thank you again for your time. Just wanted make sure we can fly domestically to get our flight to cambodia without any issues

[@Allen_in_Asia]

I'm American, and I came here without a visa in advance. So have many others. You can get your visa in advance, but it's really not neccesary.

[@ninagardens2756]

@@Allen_in_Asia my concern was a family friend had a delay in flight because the airline had ask for visa in advance. Really not sure what the case was with thier circumstances. I agree with you 100% that u don't need one till u get to cambodia. Thank you again for your time and i sub to your channel for the awesome tips.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Starting July 1, no more Ordinary Visa on arrival. Must apply online before arrival. No big deal though.

[@user-vt8fo4dm7b]

Hello am 29 yrs old, it's possible to convert business evisa to work permit without job offer or?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

Yes, it is.

[@davidnarcissus39]

@@Allen_in_Asia good to know.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Hi, Allen. Could you please elaborate on the retirement visa process at the airport?? If a retired age couple arrives, what is the process and payment for the annual $300 retirement visa, how long is it valid for, and what are the needs for a relationship with a reliable visa (retirement) agent BEFORE arriving in Phnom Penh? Who are the contacts a retired couple would need to find a safe and comfortable place to live (i.e. apartment or condo) with the usual western amenities?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

The most convenient way of going about things is the following: Just get an E-visa (ordinary visa) at the airport and then talk to any visa agent in Phnom Penh about upgrading to the retirement visa. They will handle all of the paperwork for you.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@Allen_in_Asia The upgrading involves turning over one's passport to the agent after arriving in Phnom Penh (or elsewhere like Battanbang or Siem Reap). I'd feel reluctant to do that. Isn't it risky?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

@@dovygoodguy1296 It might feel risky, but it's a standard practice. They take your passport, mail it into the government, and it comes back with your new visa. I've done this more than a few times at this point, and I've never had any issues. The worst case scenario would be that your passport gets lost in the mail, but I've never heard of that happening to anyone else. If you have any doubts, just talk to the other expats when you get here. Most people are pretty happy to offer you advice for getting settled in.

[@delayedtraveler]

Can you please confirm I understood you correctly: I want to stay longterm, so I would: 1. Get the Business Visa on Arrival (also called an E-visa) 2. Take that visa and passport to a Visa company in country and have them get the extended visa for a year. Is this correct?

[@Allen_in_Asia]

Yes

[@patriot03062]

I am going to Cambodia in July 2024. The Travel agency is $80 for the Tourist Visa

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