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Foreigners must now register in the FPCS system by metman57
Hello all expats. If you are a foreigner living in Cambodia, you must now register in the new FPCS system. You have until 1st July to do this. You can download the FPCS app from the play store, and complete the application from your smartphone. You ...
Sounds like a cambodian version of Thailands tm30 Hope the don't copy Thailand too much Read More
Property prices in Siem Reap by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Siem Reap is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
I've seen rooms on face book for usd 100 and usd 85 per month Read More
Organic products in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As a consumer in Cambodia, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...
If your in a rural area you can pick weeds in an uncultivated area as a do. Many Weed's are edible such as ginsing leaves ivy gourd Read More
PPC Bank are they a good bank to deal with? by Landofwonder
I was looking at opening a new bank account in Cambodia as my current bank interest rates have just fallen sharply I've had a positive experience with then over the years but iam needing a better return on investment was looking at PPC Bank ...
Did they also ask for proof of accommodation / address Read More
PPC Bank are they a good bank to deal with? by Landofwonder
I was looking at opening a new bank account in Cambodia as my current bank interest rates have just fallen sharply I've had a positive experience with then over the years but iam needing a better return on investment was looking at PPC Bank ...
What happens to people on retirent visa there might be many of those Read More
retirement visa for Cambodia by Colinfwilliams
Hi, I have met a partner in Thailand but he is Cambodian. I have been travelling backwards and forwards to Thailand from England to see him. I have just got a retirement visa for Thailand and am about to move there to be with him. We were going to ...
If you have an address in Thailand you may get a visit from the immigration police to check your accually living there as what happened to me they also checked with the neibours to see if I stay there every night Read More
Moving to Cambodia from Thailand by davehowden
Been in Thailand for 12 years, enough immigration s..t already. Any advice about the best way to move money (about 2m baht) from Thailand to Cambodia please, thinking about using DeeMoney from Thailand to UK and then Transferwise UK to Cambodia, or ...
My apologies Joe yea your correct. 20k out of thailand 10 into cambodia Read More
Moving to Cambodia from Thailand by davehowden
Been in Thailand for 12 years, enough immigration s..t already. Any advice about the best way to move money (about 2m baht) from Thailand to Cambodia please, thinking about using DeeMoney from Thailand to UK and then Transferwise UK to Cambodia, or ...
My apologies Joe yea your correct Read More
Moving to Cambodia from Thailand by davehowden
Been in Thailand for 12 years, enough immigration s..t already. Any advice about the best way to move money (about 2m baht) from Thailand to Cambodia please, thinking about using DeeMoney from Thailand to UK and then Transferwise UK to Cambodia, or ...
Was 20k has it been lowed recently Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Maybe I been in too many real life situations Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Sounds a bit scary declaring your carrying 10,000 dollars in cash to an immigration officer who's probably only earning a few dollars a day Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Hi Jack I don't know what visa your on but what Joe says is correct it's people that are applying for or to extend non Immigrant OA visas and yes its coming into force in July. Mine is an o visa I think the mandatory health ... Read More
Rent payment by Salavan
When renting accommodation in Cambodia is the rent usally paid every month, what's the norm
Can I assume then if I don't like the place I can move out anytime probably loose the deposit but that's ok Read More
Rent payment
When renting accommodation in Cambodia is the rent usally paid every month, what's the norm Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i have a bachelor's degree in psychology, which is a useless degree. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have some questions: 1. what are my chances of getting permanent residency or ...
Owning property residing for more than 1 year becoming resident Asians in general are not big on sharing or welcoming Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Hi Joe I'm not accually in Bangkok but very close It maybe because the places I've seen advertised on the Internet are through property agents Do local khmer people have places to rent without going through property agents? Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Where about in Thailand are you jack Do you have line app maybe we could exchange information there Could you send me a private message Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Hi Jack that was also the same article that triggered me to join this forum and start looking for somewhere else to live Hope it doesn't happen but who knows. Cambodia seems to be my best option apart from the high cost of renting accommodation ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Thanks hack can pm me if you want Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
I'm also living in thailand and making plans just incase things detiriate any more need an excape route just incase Read More
Applying for a Retirement visa in Cambodia as at March 2019 by tookgare
Tookgare from Thailand How difficult is it to get a retirement visa now? As Retirement visas are becoming out of reach in Thailand unless you have THB1,000,000+ in a Thai Bank a/c as many western countries are not longer issuing proof of income ...
Does the letter have to come from an official source or can it come from me signed by me, and is there a minimum amount of funds Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Did you use an agent where did you apply Read More
Visa run by Ynot dc
Can anyone recommend where to get a ticket for a border crossing to Thailand, have been turned down for my retirement visa, told I need to leave the country, then come back, get a eb visa then apply for a retirement visa
You say you can go into thailand twice a year overland is that 1 month per time? And you said after that you need a visa for 2 months, is that a Thai tourist visa? And how many of those can you get a year at phnom phen per year? Read More
Keeping fit in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Cambodia is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Cambodia? Do you exercise ...
I like to run up mountains don't know if that's safe to do in Cambodia Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, 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 ...
Hi George lm already retired in Thailand but as you say due to the recent visa changes also lookomg to move to cambodia as you I'm alao planning a trip later in the year it would be good to. Keep in. Contact and exchange experiences Read More
Cost of Living in Seam Reap, Kampot, Kep, et al by madeitincambodia
I first started travelling to Cambodia back in 2006 and have been living/working full-time in Phnom Penh since 2011. Over the years there's been tremendous growth / changes / improvements throughout the country - good for the country but ...
Hi I may move there interested in any advice you have have I'm also retired at the moment living in Thailand but getting more difficult to stay here Read More
Accommodation monthly rent by Salavan
Seems very expensive compared to Thailand what sort of prices for a 1 bedroom place on the outskirts of pp or siem reap and is it safe
Just a 1 bedroom with a toilet and show unfurnished but would be better if it had a bed Read More
Accommodation monthly rent by Salavan
Seems very expensive compared to Thailand what sort of prices for a 1 bedroom place on the outskirts of pp or siem reap and is it safe
Thank Joe what I really mean is long term when I move to Cambodia I'm looking for just a small place to live year on year when I retire there outside of the main citys, a rulral area close to a city would be ok, in Thailand I'm paying ... Read More
Accommodation monthly rent
Seems very expensive compared to Thailand what sort of prices for a 1 bedroom place on the outskirts of pp or siem reap and is it safe Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hi Joe can you recommend a reliable / honest agent to extend the er retirement Read More
Money in Cambodia
Do I have to send dollars And can I withdraw cash from the bank without a card if so would the withdrawal be in usd or riel Read More
Money in Cambodia
I'm moving to Cambodia How do I get money to cambodia I have a bank account in Thailand in Thai baht. I also have a bank account in England in pounds Stirling Thanks for any help Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
So I can come and go as often as I like correct? Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Hi Joe can I leave and return to Cambodia once I have extended it for a 1 year retirement do I have to get any type of re-entry permit Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
If I get a 12 month retirent extension do i have to leave the country after 12 months and re enter and apply again or can I apply without leaving the country Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
And I assume that I have to renew every year at a cost of 290 is that correct Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Does that mean I don't need any documents or proof of saving ect I don't get any government pension from my home country Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Thanks joe And can I if possible how and where can I extend this type of visa to a 1 year retirement visa I'm 63 Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Hi Joe I will exit from Thailand Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Hi Joe so can I get the 35 dollar ordinary visa on arrival at any land crossing Read More
Visa extention by Myriam H
Hi everyone, My hubby and I got a VOA at the airport in PP on 12/08, valid for 1 month. We want to extend our stay for minimum 6 months, possibly 1 year. I researched the various possibilities, being both over 60, the retirement visa seems the best ...
Hi Joe so can I get the 35 dollar ordinary visa on arrival at any land crossing Read More