New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020
Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don't know how to start?
This thread is for you
We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat projects in Cambodia if you are planning to move there.
It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.
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Newbie here!
I'm an Indian holidaying at Malaysia at the moment.
Hoping to get teaching jobs in the south east asian countries like Cambodia, laos and vietnam.
Need some guidance from natives and already living expats.

Cheers.
Joe
That letter you have to show to the embassy in order to get your visa.
Joe
I am a newbie ! My name is Michelle, am a Zimbabwean national living in South Africa but looking to relocate to Cambodia as an English teacher. I would greatly appreciate your assistance on how I can apply for a teaching job as well as the visa process.
Warm regards
Michelle
Regards
Newbie
Clarey
I am Will, originally from the UK, looking to relocate to Phnom Penh in the near future.聽
I am exploring different employment opportunities in teaching (currently studying for TEFL certification), or logistics / aviation, which is my background. Any help with this would be much appreciated!
I'm Grant Richard Boucher, born and breed Johannesburg South Africa. Electrician by trade. Currently in Siem Reap but will be moving to the capital in the next week. Just completed and received my TEFL certification. Currently looking for agencies or platforms where teaching jobs are available.
Regards
Grant
I'm Gilles from France,聽 52 yo
I live on a sailboat around the world and i'm currently in Barbados.
My plan is to go in Cambodia to create or buy a business like a little hotel or something like that
I will need advice and help for this new adventure.
Regards
How does Siem Reap compare with Chiang Mai and is it safe.
Any information would be appreciated such as can we get a 'Set- Top Box' & is opening bank accounts easy.
Can anyone recommend a good quality 'Service Apartment' within walking distance of all the restaurants and bars.
Stay Safe
Many thanks
You won't regret coming here that's for sure.
Nice to be here. Thank you so much for a warm welcome!
I am Rosamie from the Philippines. I'm staying here for聽 more than 3 years.聽 As of this time I'm presently working here in Ratanakiri Province. Because of this global pandemic,聽 we are advised to stay at home , but im hoping it will end soon and have time to meet new friends again..
Thank you and Have a nice day everyone.
Therefore, may i know if you have idea or a solution regarding this matter. any help and suggestions is highly聽 appreciated. Thank you.
If you haven't resolved your problem yet, this is what is posted on their website
According to the DPI announcement 鈥
鈥淲e advise that you check with your landlord to confirm that they have registered you on the app. If you do not have a landlord, then you should register yourself on the app鈥.
FPCS (Foreigners Present in Cambodia System) is available for Android and IoS users.
As a precaution, you can buy a sims card to get a local number cheap to register yourself to make sure you are registered.聽 Hope this helps, good luck.
Hiram Hiramoto
First off, I hope you all are doing well during this quarantine. I hope it is not too difficult for you as it is for me because I miss the gym so much haha. I am Rada, a 25 year old male. A mixed martial artist born and raised in the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia). Recently graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor's of Science degree looking to land a teaching job in Cambodia.聽 聽If anybody can help point me to the right direction that would be greatly appreciated!
You won't be able to enter Cambodia right now,聽 see the thread "Passengers from 6 countries blocked from entering Cambodia".
Just wait,聽 things will improve in the near future.
颁丑别别谤蝉听
Joe
Cambodia expert
大咖福利影院 team
I鈥檓 most sorry to hear of your issue registering with registration with the FPC System. I wish I could help you more!
- You said your application was denied. Yet you have a valid visa! I must wonder (no reply necessary) on what grounds your application could possibly be denied. From what you鈥檝e posted, you鈥檝e done nothing wrong.
-Your phone number is invalid? Well you know *887# can prove if that鈥檚 true, *888# also has info.
- When I heard about registering, my landlord handled it in about 5 minutes (sorry).
- To my knowledge, the registration App is only available on Google Playstore- I checked the App Store, I found nothing there.
- Another option is going in person to the police to register in person; if that鈥檚 your choice, check be sure you鈥檙e taking the necessary documents- photo, passport and more.
- Get this done, Rose_51474! Consider the consequences if you don鈥檛!
Bless You
I鈥檓 Jean-Benoit , a French Canadian with more than 10 years of professional beer brewing jobs . I鈥檓 looking to move with my girlfriend in Cambodia to possibly start a little Craft Brewery .
Anyone who is interested, please send me a message !
Cheers
Feel free to scroll through the various threads and if you have questions left, post them on the appropriate thread or start a new thread.
As for income, $1200 is surely enough to have a comfortable life here. Unless you only drink champagne and dine out expensively. Also money-slurping is going out to the bars.
If you live a normal life you will be able to manage with your income.
As for working, up to you. I know many expats here including me that enjoy their easy life after a life of working. It's so good to only do things that you want to do, nothing must, everything is voluntarily.
I wish you a happy stay in Cambodia.
Cheers
Joe
Cambodia expert
大咖福利影院 team
Nice to meet you! ~Dan
Welcome aboard this forum, scroll through the various threads for information and if you still have questions post them in the appropriate thread or start a new thread.
Your plans seem to be well-thought over abd I'm sure with your qualifications you will find plenty places to work.
If you are officially retired and receive income from that you even don't have to wait til you're 55, you can get a retirement extension of stay under 55 if you can prove you're retired and receive income.
Good luck with your travela and future settlement.
Joe
Cambodia expert
大咖福利影院 team
Scroll through the various threads for info and if you still have questions post them in the appropriate thread or start a new thread.
To answer your last question, Russian Market area is the place where many expats live, many schools and educational centers so many teachers. The area is great with many shops, coffee shops, restaurants. You can easily meet other expats and they are not聽 or not only interested in bars with bar girls. That type of expat you find at the Riverside as it is the main entertainment area, also tourist area and because of that more expensive.
Work and hobby make no difference in Cambodia, you will need to change the Ordinary visa on which you enter the country for an EB (business) extension of stay (letter of employer needed) and you will need a work permit each year. To start you could get a 6 months EG (general) extension of stay without any documentation, this extension is meant for people seeking a job or starting a business.
Hope this gives you an idea of living in Cambodia as an expat.
Cheers
Joe
Good luck anyway.
Joe
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