Visa & Residency

Yes, and most expats do exactly this. The Ordinary Visa (E-class, $35 on arrival) is extended to a 12-month EB (business) visa for $290–$300 through a local agent. You renew it annually without leaving the country. No employment proof, income requirement, or language test is needed. It is one of the simplest long-term visa systems in Asia.

Technically no. Work permits are required for those employed by or operating a Cambodian-registered business. Digital nomads and remote workers paid by foreign companies are not required to obtain a Cambodian work permit. However, you should hold a valid EB visa for your stay. The situation is pragmatic and unenforced for remote workers as of 2026.

Arrive on an Ordinary Visa ($35 at the airport or border), then extend to a 12-month EB visa through a local agent in Phnom Penh for $290–$300. Total cost for a full year of legal residence is approximately $325–$335. Agents in BKK1 handle everything - you drop off your passport and pick it up in a few days.

Each family member needs their own visa. Spouses and children enter on their own Ordinary Visa ($35 each) and extend individually. There is no formal dependent or family visa category. Children under 12 may qualify for reduced fees at some entry points, but this is inconsistently applied. The process is the same for each person.

Overstaying incurs a fine of $10 per day, payable at immigration when you depart or renew. Short overstays (a few days) are handled with the fine only. Extended overstays (months) can result in detention, deportation, and entry bans. Always extend before your visa expires - agents can process renewals quickly if you are running close to the deadline.