🇰🇭Visa options for Cambodia
Cambodia offers 15 visa types across 7 categories — from skilled-worker and study visas to family, investment, digital-nomad, and permanent-residency pathways. 2 lead to PR; 11 don't require a job offer. Here's every Cambodia visa tracked by VisaMatch.
15visa types
7categories
2PR pathways
11no job needed
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Visa categories in Cambodia
All Cambodia visa types
Special Status (5)
B-Class Visa (Official / International Organisation) Special
An official visa granted to employees of international or intergovernmental organisations (UN agencies, WHO, World Bank, etc.) entering Cambodia based on an official invitation fr…
C-Class Visa (Courtesy / NGO) Special
A courtesy visa issued free of charge to employees of registered international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that maintain a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cambodi…
EG Visa Extension (Job Seeker / General) Special
A bridging extension for foreign nationals in Cambodia actively seeking employment.
ER Visa Extension (Retirement) Special
An annual renewable extension for retired foreign nationals aged 55 or above who wish to live in Cambodia without working.
K-Class Visa (Cambodian Descent) Special
A special visa category granted free of charge to individuals of Cambodian descent who hold a foreign passport.
Visitor & Transit (3)
Ordinary Visa (Type E) — Initial Entry Visitor
The primary long-stay entry visa for foreigners intending to work, conduct business, study, or retire in Cambodia.
Tourist Visa (Type T) Visitor
Cambodia's standard tourist visa for short-stay leisure travel, valid for 30 days from entry.
Visa-Free Entry (ASEAN & Select Countries) Visitor
Citizens of 11 countries can enter Cambodia without a visa for tourism and short-stay visits.
Work (3)
EB Visa Extension (Business & Employment)
The most common long-term stay extension for foreigners working or doing business in Cambodia.
ET Visa Extension (Technician)
A specialised long-term extension for licensed technicians and skilled workers in specific industries requiring a professional license to work in Cambodia.
Work Permit & Employment Card
Mandatory work authorisation for all foreign nationals employed in Cambodia.
Humanitarian & Protection (1)
Study & Training (1)
ES Visa Extension (Student) Study
A long-stay extension for foreign nationals enrolled in a registered Cambodian school, university, or educational institution.
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Cambodia
How many visa types does Cambodia offer?
Cambodia offers 15 visa types across 7 categories — covering work, study, family, investment, and permanent-residency pathways.
Can I move to Cambodia without a job offer?
Yes — 11 of Cambodia's 15 visa types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include points-based skilled visas, investor and entrepreneur visas, digital-nomad and remote-worker visas, study visas, and family-sponsored pathways.
Does Cambodia offer a pathway to permanent residency?
Yes. 2 of Cambodia's visa types lead — directly or indirectly — to permanent residency. PR typically requires meeting time-in-country, income, language, and eligibility thresholds specific to each visa.
Which Cambodia visa is right for me?
It depends on your goal. Employment-based visas suit skilled workers with qualifications and experience; family visas fit those with a spouse or close relative in Cambodia; investor and golden visas target entrepreneurs with capital; study visas cover education; digital-nomad and retirement visas suit remote workers and retirees. VisaMatch checks your profile against every Cambodia visa in seconds.
How do I check my eligibility for Cambodia?
Use VisaMatch's free eligibility checker. Enter your nationality, age, occupation, income, and education, then select Cambodia. You'll see every Cambodia visa you qualify for, with links to the official government source for each.
Cambodia in depth
Air qualityModerateAQI 45
ClimateTropical monsoonHot year-round with a distinct wet season from May to October.
Infrastructure4.5/10Developing overall, improving quickly in Phnom Penh.
Cost of living28Index, NYC = 100
SafetySafeGenerally safe for residents; petty crime occurs in tourist areas.
Internet30 MbpsGood
Political stabilityWatchStable but politically dominated by a single long-ruling party.
Inflation3.0%Purchasing power index 45
Immigrant friendliness3.5/5An easy-to-obtain business visa with simple extensions makes it popular with remote workers.
Income tax20%Top marginal monthly salary tax rate for residents (progressive 0-20% bands); non-resident salary income is taxed at a flat 20%.
Median salaryKHR 42,959,900/yr
Healthcare accessMixed public/private (limited social health insurance)No dedicated scheme for foreign residents comparable to Western systems — public hospitals are underfunded and overcrowded, and both locals and foreigners with means overwhelmingly use private hospitals and clinics, typically backed by private insurance.
Best-performing job sectors
Tourism — +5% YoY, Angkor Wat-driven
Garment manufacturing — +3% YoY, major export sector
Construction — +4% YoY
Curated research pass, sourced per field (tax, salary, healthcare and legal figures cite an official or named source) — not live data. Refreshed periodically, not real-time.
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