Asia Pacific
Cambodia immigration and visa guide
Cambodia offers the Ordinary E-Class Visa with flexible 1-year renewable extensions for business (EB), job-seeking (EG), retirement (ER), and students (ES).
General Department of Immigration (GDI) & Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)
- Processing time
- 3 – 10 business days
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Cambodia
Key requirements
- Initial 30-day Ordinary (E-Class) Visa obtained online (evisa.gov.kh) or on arrival
- For EB Business Extension: employment letter from registered Cambodian entity, valid business patent, and MLVT Work Book / Foreign Work Permit
- Registration on the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS) app
How to apply for a Cambodia visa: step by step
- 1
Ordinary (E-Class) Visa Entry
Enter Cambodia on an Ordinary (E-class) visa (do not enter on a T-class tourist visa if planning long-term stay).
Immediate on arrival
- 2
1-Year EB Extension & Work Permit
Extend for 6 or 12 months at the Department of Immigration in Phnom Penh and apply for MLVT Foreign Work Permit online.
1 - 2 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What is the FPCS system in Cambodia?
The Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS) is a mandatory digital registry managed by the General Department of Immigration to record foreign nationals living in Cambodia. Landlords must register foreign tenants on the app for visa extensions.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Cambodia. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
General Department of Immigration (GDI) & Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with General Department of Immigration (GDI) & Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on the official website before applying.