Visa Options In Cambodia - Short and Long Term Stays

[@philippegombert9731]

I confirm no proof of funds for retirement visa. Got my ER visa last week in 10 days at Sopheak na Travel. I also confirm no need of rental contract to open an ABA account. Just gave my hotel adrdess and that’s all.

[@cambodiyeah1]

That's really good to hear! Thank you!

[@LJ-jq8og]

Hi Bill: Just subscribed..... Love your videos... So glad you are heading back to Cambodia 💪 Due to the crisp nature of your practical videos I think your channel with certainly grow. 😊

[@cambodiyeah1]

Thanks so much! Yeah, when I watch videos, I can't stand the fluff and just want people to get to the point.

[@srichards5042]

Thanks- probably the best plain simple and clearly explained Visa information of all that i have watched - new subscriber now👍👍👍👍👍 - You applied the KISS Principle Perfectly

[@cambodiyeah1]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!

[@MarkGillard-g1x]

Very informative. Many thanks.

[@michaelirish1445]

Hey Bill, one possible blog could be on eye glasses/ spectacles. I am down to my last pair. I thought I was about to have an eye test with an optometrist. The chap had a word and letter card and a bunch of magnification lenses, don’t think he was testing stigmatism. I stopped and politely told him I would be back to buy the frames only. I had an eye test somewhere else and it seamed closer to western standard but still not as rigorous as Australia.

[@cambodiyeah1]

I don't know much about this, but there are a few decent optics shops around. As for doing more than testing your eyesight to find the right lenses, there are some actual optometrists in Phnom Penh in Google Maps that are well rated. If you want to take no chances, then a trip to Bangkok would be in order.

[@heymaddo]

G'Day mate , I got replacement glasses at AEON 1 , did everything thats needed , price wise up to what you want , had them in a few days , me being fussy was more pricey ...

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@heymaddo That's good to know!

[@stanleykyle]

The only issue of concern has always been the Large 1 page stamp that Cambodia uses. Taking a whole page of a passport can be a pain.

[@cambodiyeah1]

I hear that. I'll be renewing my passport early so I go there with a fresh book with no stamps yet.

[@superbhasard9369]

... pareil au Laos, une page complète est utilisée par un énorme autocollant à chaque passage 😬👎 (ça doit faire plaisir aux voyageurs occasionnels, tout heureux d'avoir le magnifique visa du Laos à montrer à leurs amis) ... mon passeport n'a que 5 ans, et il déjà presque plein ... il faut demander un "passeport grand voyageur" = 80 pages ...

[@ThereIsSoulInArt]

Good info Bill.

[@cambodiyeah1]

Thank you!

[@TimBell-vb1rx]

Very informative video --- thanks!

[@LJ-jq8og]

Video Request: Loved your "Essential apps"video... Can you do one identifying all things Siem Reap / Cambodia to get hooked-in to ⁉ Specifically, interest groups ⁉Like Facebook groups, or anything else all that is helpful ❗ Thanks 🙏 PS: I did see your helpful original video where you mentioned some Facebook groups but if/when you have the time an updated video would be awesome...

[@cambodiyeah1]

This is a bit of a tough one. There are so many different groups for so many interests. I just search FB for whatever I'm into. Another way is meeting other expats and talking to them. However, I may be able to do a video on finding the kinds of things you're into and where to look for that info. Stuff you might miss from home, etc.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@cambodiyeah1 OK... I am going to have to "break down" and join Facebook... I hate Zuckerberg but I need these resources...

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@LJ-jq8ogI hear ya. If it's any consolation, FB is very widely used in Cambodia for all sorts of things, and the groups and Marketplace are invaluable for info and cheap goods, rent, etc.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@cambodiyeah1 👍🙏

[@gabriel4596]

Thank you👍

[@lorffhdgggdtiyhetteconstan7166]

Hi Bill, can you please advise what type of visa i can apply for me and my son he is 18 and dependent on us and I'm not yet retiring age, but would like to stay for a year or more in Cambodia, We are financially secured and would not want to work

[@cambodiyeah1]

Hi there! That's a bit of a tough one. If you're not working and not retiring, there's not really a long term visa option for that. Do you own a business that you can claim to "work" for? If so, you can get a work visa and perhaps your son could be an "employee" and get the same. I would check this Facebook group as they may know of some other options: facebook.com/groups/333901840112789

[@ianlewis2813]

Excellent video, full of great information…read the comments and answers and you will find a wealth of information, and all your questions answered..

[@arthurfleming1478]

Thanks,, I'm retired and once had a 10 year China Visa which was cancelled before term because of the Covid pandemic in 2020. Since then I'm back in the USA but not really happy here. Since China/ USA relations soured it doesn't look possible to return to China. Since I'm familiar with Southern China and Vietnam (because of exit-entry experience, I like Vietnam, but Cambodia may be easier for a long term Visa. But, I still have questions on how to get a Cambodia Visa within the USA where I live.. So, I'll have to listen to your podcasts to learn more on the beginning stages of acquiring a Visa to enter Cambodia. Still not clear on how to do this. Thanks for this podcast for it is helpful..

[@cambodiyeah1]

You don't need to get a visa beforehand. Just go to the official site at www.evisa.gov.kh/ and fill in your info about a a month or two before you leave. No earlier than that. Then bring your $35 USD (crisp, clean notes). The site will generate a QR code that you scan at the entry desk, then you pay, they stamp your passport, and you're in. Just make sure you're selecting the E (ordinary, not tourist) visa when you do this if you're planning on staying more than 30 days.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Last Question😊: TO your knowledge... If you have an "E" visa, which was extended for 12 months already.... Do you have to do a visa run at the end of the 12 months... OR, can you just reup for another 12 months through a service or in person ⁉

[@cambodiyeah1]

For any of the E-class visa extensions you can renew at a visa/travel agent without a visa run.

[@olgashudofsky2830]

Great info, thank you so much Bill. Do you also have trustworthy visa agencies in Kampot or do I need to make a trip to PP or SR ?😊

[@cambodiyeah1]

Thank you! There are very likely ones in Kampot as well. Check Google Maps for travel agent and check the ratings. They're going to be in pretty much every town that isn't a tiny village.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Need a sanity check: What do you think of "aging in place" with local "live-in" Kmer help ? Is this crazy ⁉ Or practical and, also a wonderful opportunity for local Kmer employment too ⁉ The people appear genuinely kind and appreciative... To crystalize my question... I am NOT talking about formal assisted living facilities... I am talking about taking in Kmer live-ins to do that job at an owned or rented Siem Reap Villa or house......

[@cambodiyeah1]

I would say that if you're in a situation where you can't care for yourself, Cambodia may not be the best option due to the healthcare situation being rather spotty. Thailand, specifically Bangkok or Manila in the Philippines would have much better health care and options for a caretaker. I haven't heard of caretaker jobs in Cambodia for locals. Maybe in Phnom Penh, but this is not my area of expertise. If you're just looking for more of a cleaning service type of thing, there are many apartments available with regular cleaning services and they cost about the same as the ones that don't.

[@serbgirl502]

@@cambodiyeah1 What a thoughtful and compassionate answer. Thanks for this.

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

Can I get the Ordinary Visa upon arrival and then convert it to a Retirement Visa within 30 days ?

[@cambodiyeah1]

Yes, that's the usual way to go about it. Make sure to visit an agency to get the retirement extension at least a week before the ordinary visa expires to account for processing time.

[@jimgrif5998]

I would like to come over Siem Peap from Thailand with my Thai wife for 4-5 weeks as a scouting run of sorts. What is the situation for long-term hotels vs shirt-stay apartments. I'd like to stay centrally for ease of checking out all quadrants. Any advice greatly appreciated.

[@cambodiyeah1]

Regular apartments generally require at least a 6-month lease, but most hotels, guesthouses, etc. will let you stay a few weeks. You can usually book those online either directly or through a site like Booking.com, but just be careful with 3rd party booking sites as complications can arise if the hotel or guesthouse in question cancels for some reason. If you do use a 3rd party site, you may want to call the place and verify the booking, just to be sure they're aware of it.

[@PeterC245]

I’ve been to Cambodia many times , as a 30 day tourist , But now would like to try a longer stay , So you’re E Visa ie ordinary visa , is a good option Peter

[@pepsbat1507]

Hi Bill, thanks for your advice! I am retired and I intend to move to Cambodia. Can you tell me which is the most reliable, largest or most extensive bank in Cambodia? Thank you for now, Peps.

[@cambodiyeah1]

The one that most places accept and that is the most used is ABA, and it's backed by Canada.

[@mkanacil]

Hi Bill, Do you know if they are getting rid of all visa on arrival after July 30 2024 or just the ordinary visa?

[@cambodiyeah1]

The visa on arrival will still exist, but the way you fill out the form is what will change. You'll have to fill it out online beforehand, but can still must go to the desk to get the stamp in your passport on arrival. So, you're not sending in your visa beforehand like you'd do for a visa that must be done before arrival, it's just the filling out of your info for the form that must be done online after that date.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Morbid Question Bill: My family and I had previously long thought about Mexico to retire and "age in place" until the end... But Mexico is on a bad trajectory in many ways... Also, the kidnappings of expats for extortion (especially those that do not end well) is most unsettling... Can you advise what the WORST things you have heard of happening... Specifically: Has Cambodia been "infected" by this now rampant "expat kidnappings" ⁉ like Mexico and South America are and have been (!) experiencing... ❗ Also, how often you hear about burglaries in Siem Reap...

[@cambodiyeah1]

I'm actually going to be doing a video soon about safety in Cambodia, but I will let you know that kidnappings are almost unheard of in Cambodia. Tourists and expats are the main part of Cambodia's economy and the authorities come down quite hard on anyone who messes with them. Violent crime in general against foreigners is quite rare.

[@parasitius]

Wow. . . this question!! Asia is a civilized place!! Spanish culture brough human suffering, murder, and misery everywhere it spread. You won't find anything like that Latin American evil in Asia, as soon as the people start to exit poverty the humane qualities go through the roof. I had absolutely no problems in Cambodia, the few risky parts are really made clear to everyone: don't go on riverside DRUNKED alone late into the night. That's like literally about it. I walked so called dangerous border towns with Vietnam into the small hours BY MY SELF and never felt the slightest bit of risk or danger.

[@cigar401]

Hey, buddy, my name's Tom and I'm going to be relocating. etiring in S.R In June. I have a few questions. I would like to private messenger if possible would that be okay?

[@LJ-jq8og]

I am so jealous of you, very excited for you too. 😊

[@cambodiyeah1]

If you check the description, my CambodiaYeah Facebook page is on there. You should be able to message me through that.

[@cigar401]

@@cambodiyeah1 Thanks buddy, I'll try to get back tomorrow. Have a Good Night. And thank you.

[@FDmedlabs]

Here’s a question you’ve probably encountered before, but I’m wondering if there ‘s been an update.. Is there an age at which Cambodian law requires health insurance, r is it simply ‘highly recommended’?

[@cambodiyeah1]

Cambodia doesn't require it at all, but it is a good idea.

[@regiejohn15126]

Hey Bill, thanks for sharing the information, I'm also exploring visa options for my move to Cambodia. I'm planning to apply for the E Class (Business Visa, BV) and land in Siem Reap. I'll use the recommended visa extension agencies in the description. Just a few questions if you don't mind: 1. Is it true that after June 30, 2024, you have to apply for an BV online instead of applying upon arrival? 2. Does the e-visa site require a letter of invitation, patent certificate, or investment project as shown in the e-visa site? 3. Assuming I get a visa extension for the first year, is it possible to extend it again for another year? Subscribed. Thanks in advance for your answers and suggestions!

[@cambodiyeah1]

Hi there! I'm glad you're finding help here!. To answer your questions: 1. It's the arrival info that must be filled out online. I suggest filling it out abut 5-7 days before arrival. If something goes wrong, they have tablets at the immigration desk to fill out everything there. You can use the site or the app: arrival.gov.kh/ Just make sure that when you apply, it's the the E (Ordinary) visa rather than tourist. Then, after about 2 weeks you can go for the EB Business visa extension at one of the agencies. 2. None of those kinds of things are needed for the business visa extension. When you go to one of the agencies, they'll help you with the work permit info and you'll just need to show proof of employment from your employer. There may have been some changes, so check with this Facebook group to be sure: facebook.com/groups/cambodiavisaandworkpermitgroup 3. If you get the EB business extension or the ER retirement one, yes, you can renew year after year indefinitely. I hope this helps!

[@regiejohn15126]

@@cambodiyeah1 Super! Thanks for your suggestions.

[@mkanacil]

Hi Bill, I am going to Cambodia in a couple days and will be filling out the form at the airport and want to make sure to get the ordinary visa, where it asks purpose of travel do I need to put business or will they still give it to me if I put tourist?

[@cambodiyeah1]

You can say vacation, holiday, or something similar, just make sure to let them know you want the ordinary visa and not the tourist visa. They won't give you trouble about it.

[@ddeano1969]

Thank you very informative do you have any recommendations about health insurance and costs? We are two guys 56 and 57 with no big health issues… thanks

[@cambodiyeah1]

There are quite a few options out there, but as we get older, they get more expensive. I can't recommend a specific one as I haven't used any, but this article is pretty thorough and you can get quotes through a couple of links on it. visaguide.world/international-health-insurance/cambodia-expat-insurance/#:~:text=Best%20Health%20Insurance%20in%20Cambodia%20for%20Expats,-Here%2C%20you%20can&text=AXA%20Global%20Healthcare.,Allianz%20Care.

[@สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ]

​@@cambodiyeah1Brilliant information.Will be hopefully moving to Cambodia and getting a EVisa or Ordinary visa.Thankx very much but have to do all this in Pnom penm airport.Is this correct,also Retired and 58 next.Cheers any correspondence will be Greatly appreciated 👍🏼😊

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ It's the same whether you arrive in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. The new airport in Siem Reap (SAI) is about an hour from town, and there are several shuttles, taxis, etc. available. just keep in mind that if you're arriving after July 1, you'll need to fill out the online arrival card info. Just make sure to do it at least 1 week before you arrive: arrival.gov.kh/

[@bsways]

But the website says that to apply for E type you must have offer of work/business etc so how do you get around that? Im not working im retired. If i choose E the form asks for a whole bunch if documents such as invitation letter, patent cert, investment project, flight ticket in and out.

[@cambodiyeah1]

For the E (ordinary) visa, all you need is a valid passport and $35 USD. The only thing that would require work is the EB business visa extension. If you're planning on retiring in Cambodia, that's the ER visa extension and as long as you're 55+, that's the only requirement.

[@visitingyu3556]

Hi Bill, I subscribed. I'm age 68, American, and flying out on 20 September-my first trip. The first visa to get is E or Ordinary visa? But I haven’t an invite, or job offer? What must I say at the airport in order to get it? The T visa won't do. I'm going oneway, hoping all can be accomplished in one trip.

[@cambodiyeah1]

You just say you want the E or Ordinary visa. They don't make a fuss about it. If they ask anything you can just say that you're considering retiring. Cambodia is one of the few countries that's actually trying to get more expats.

[@visitingyu3556]

@@cambodiyeah1Thank you very much. Arriving 28 September. Age 68.

[@Myselfie101]

@@visitingyu3556arriving 6th September

[@veronicamarthinsen6951]

Can you do the ordinary visa like every month ( visa run) or do you have to get a new one, either imployed, looking for job or ritired? We are retired in our country but far from 55... So how to best stay a year?

[@cambodiyeah1]

I don't know that there's a limit to doing the ordinary visa repeatedly, but it may be easier to get the ordinary visa, then get the looking for work one for 6 months. Then do that same process again. That would probably be the best way to not cause any concern, whereas 12 consecutive visa runs might.

[@veronicamarthinsen6951]

@@cambodiyeah1 Smart! The work one! Thanx!

[@beaulong]

Ordinary visa I heard is a business visa? I want to move there, I get Va disability and 46 years old. So I can’t get the retirement visa.

[@cambodiyeah1]

The ordinary visa is the initial 30-day visa that can be extended with a business, looking for work, or retirement extension. When you get there you can choose Tourist or Ordinary and only the Ordinary can be extended. After you get the ordinary visa, then in 2-3 weeks get the looking for work extension for 6 months, and then the business one for a year at a time.

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

Which city is easier to find a teaching job, Phnom Penh or Siem Reap ?

[@cambodiyeah1]

Phnom Penh definitely has the most options in all of Cambodia. Siem Reap has some, but not nearly as many.

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

@@cambodiyeah1 thanks

[@andrewfrechtman6536]

As a self-employed, and now (semi-) retired professional musician, would i need to get a business visa and work permit, (this begs the question - would i need, and be able to get, a work permit?) or could i simply get by on a retirement visa. Proof of income isn't a problem.

[@cambodiyeah1]

It's a bit of a grey area, but if you're not working for a company in Cambodia, they don't really have a way to track or record your income. If you're 55+ they don't ask for anything but your passport for the ER visa. Just be wary about doing paid gigs for professional companies. Pub gigs you likely don't have to worry about as it's generally cash anyway.

[@ninjaassassin5801]

How much is for a year? For a free lancer?

[@cambodiyeah1]

If you mean the EB business extension, it's about $300 for the year. Then add another $100 or so for the work permit. It's the same whether you're a freelancer or an employee.

[@ninjaassassin5801]

@@cambodiyeah1can I buy this online before I leave from Thailand? I’m a U.S. citizen. I tried to google them but idk which ones are legit sites for visa ones.

[@songoflovemetalofficial]

Living after midnight my friend

[@cambodiyeah1]

Rockin' 'til the dawn!

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

Can you convert EG visa to Retirement visa if you are 56 yr old and unable to find a job?

[@cambodiyeah1]

You should be able to, yeah. As long as you're at least 55 it shouldn't be an issue. Just know that once you have the ER visa, if you decide to work and need to get an EB, you'd need to do a visa run and start the whole process over with an ordinary E visa, then get an EG or EB after that.

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

@@cambodiyeah1 upon arrival, can I get an EG visa at the airport, or do I get an E visa first at the airport, and then go to the immigration officer later and convert it to an EG visa ? In otherwards, can I get EG visa at the airport or only at the immigration office?

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@charlesmassaquoi6717 You'll need to get the E ordinary visa first. Then, rather than go to an immigration officer, there are several travel agents that handle the switch to other visa types. They're legitimate and people normally go there for this. Check the description of this video for some visa agents to go to.

[@charlesmassaquoi6717]

@@cambodiyeah1 ok. Thank you very much.👍🏽

[@ixoratv9654]

Hi sir, I tried to apply, I'm a Nigerian but our country of nationality is not showing on the website's list of countries. Can you help me please.?

[@cambodiyeah1]

Here's what I found for visa requirements for Nigerian citizens: apply.joinsherpa.com/visa/cambodia/nigerian-citizens?language=en-US

[@ixoratv9654]

@@cambodiyeah1 thank you so much. Does Cambodia embassy have an email? I would like to send them an email.

[@ixoratv9654]

Or do you have trusted travel agents to help facilitate my trip?

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@ixoratv9654 I don't tend to use travel agents except for visa extensions, but the one I use for that in Siem Reap is Sopheak Na.

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@ixoratv9654 There are no Cambodian embassies in Nigeria, but here are the closest ones: embassies.net/cambodia-in-nigeria

[@IsItTalentOrIsItNot]

38 year old with wife and kids. What's the best visa for use to come? I'm retired from the US Army.

[@cambodiyeah1]

If you're only staying for a month or less, a tourist visa is fine. If you plan on staying long term, your situation may prove difficult. You have to be 55 or older to get a retirement visa. For this one, I'd suggest asking at the Cambodia Visa and Work Permit Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/156210296547629

[@IsItTalentOrIsItNot]

@@cambodiyeah1 Thanks! Also my wife is Filipina and my kids are 1/2 of course. So that's something else that could be tough but I plan on teaching there.

[@cambodiyeah1]

@@IsItTalentOrIsItNot Ah, if you're going to teach, then get the E Ordinary visa at first and after 3 weeks get the EG looking for work extension for 6 months and that will allow you to get the same for your family, then you can get the EB (business) visa for a year once you've landed work and the school should help you with the work permit. Then just renew the EB each year. If your wife has a Philippines passport, I don't know if that affects anything. I'd check with that FB group for that. I hope this helps!

[@HeyWattsUpCycling]

so im 33 from usa, no job, no income retired. Does the 2nd home program work for me? as a permeant new residence instead of a "2nd home" Not planning on working in country at all. Just want to buy a house and start a new life. The info im reading is unclear on the 100k amount. My understanding is just spend 100k+ on a condo/house and thats it. No other large fees etc?

[@cambodiyeah1]

Unfortunately I've never looked into that program, however here's the official site: cm2h.com/

[@LloydScarborough-lo3ym]

Im 60 yrs old and my wife is 49 can I get both of us on the retirement visa she is dependent upon my income

[@cambodiyeah1]

Sometimes the agancies will make an exception but it's up to them. It's not part of the regular rules, though.

[@Countywatch]

Why do all these places require someone to be 55 or older to retire? What's the love affair with a certain age? Makes everything difficult for other people retired younger. It's very discriminatory.