Residence in Cambodia: permits and requirements
Living legally in Cambodia is possible through 5 permit types: work, investment, family, retiree, study. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Extended Business Visa (E-Class) - Work
Residence type #1 of 5
Business-visa extension for foreigners legally employed in Cambodia. Renewable monthly or annually.
Requirements
- Employment contract with a company registered in Cambodia
- Work permit (Work Book) issued by the Ministry of Labor
- Medical certificate
- Clean criminal record
- Initial valid E-Class (business) visa
- Registration with the local Immigration Department
Documentation
- Valid passport
- E-visa extension application form
- Original work permit (Work Book)
- Employment contract
- Business license of the employing company
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photos (4x6 cm)
- Company letter
Frequently asked questions about residence in Cambodia
How many types of residence permits are there in Cambodia?
Cambodia offers 5 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, family, retiree, study. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Cambodia last?
Durations vary by permit type: Extensions of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months renewable (E-class/EB; official embassy); 1 year renewable; 1, 3, 6 or 12 months renewable indefinitely (ER retirement visa; official embassy); 1 year renewable (during the study program). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Cambodia be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Cambodia (5 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Cambodia?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Formulario de solicitud; Certificado médico; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Passport-size photos. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Cambodia lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 7 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Cambodia.
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