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Leon French

@Leon French

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American expat in Cambodia

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Registration: 28 May 2022

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last year
expatr123

Frequency of power cut / internet cut in Siem Reap by expatr123

Hi everybody, I eventually plan to move to Siem Reap for a long period. I heard about powercuts / internetcuts that can occur from time to time. Let's define an Internet cut when internet is cut for more than 30 minutes. On average, how many ...

Leon French

using your phone for a hotspot solves the internet issue. Most shortages are less than 15 mins. Read More

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last year
GuestPoster951

pros and cons on the area you're living by GuestPoster951

Hi there,I'm considering retiremant in Cambodia.I'm interested in where to go?Maybe some of you could give some pros and cons on the area you're living?

Leon French

@Huey N Rolf Loving Siem Reap though pretty hot March and April. Great place to live Read More

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last year
zeubie

Retirement Extension and Bank Accounts by zeubie

Hi everyone,I will be heading over the Cambodia in the next few weeks and after I land (and get an ordinary visa on arrival), I will be getting the Retirement Extension of Stay (I am 58). Just a quick question: Are people who have this extension ...

Leon French

1 yr visas are easy and nothing to show. $280US. I opened up an account from CANADIA BANK here but you should shop around and ask about wiring money policy. Leon in Siem Reap. Read More

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last year
Priscilla

Retiring in Cambodia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Cambodia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...

Leon French

@mcbrienfrank617 If your over 55 you can easily get the 1 year multi entry visa for $290. Superb living conditions here in Siem Reap, good food, friendly locals, clean air, very walkable city. I get by on $700 but I dont drink or get high. Read More

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last year
Ladytravel

Koh Kong province by Ladytravel

Hi!We are living in Cambodia currently and looking for moving to Koh Kong Province.Is there an occidental community there?Is there opportunities for working as a westerners there?Are there International schools or International Hospital in this ...

Leon French

I am happily living in Siem Reap but Koh Kong Province has intrieged me. If you learn any info please pass it on. Leon Read More

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last year
arthow1847

Visa Rumbilings by arthow1847

I have a Canadian acquaintance that now lives in Siem Reap that has been in Cambodia for several years now. I was discussing with him concerning Cambodia being the easiest country in S.E. Asia for ex-pats to acquire long-term immigration visas. I ...

Leon French

Ive been here for 5 months now and I am very comfortable on about $700 US. I dont drink or get high so that may be my advantage. Read More

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last year
oshudofsky

Websites to look for accommodation in Cambodia by oshudofsky

@Julien Hi there I am a woman, 65 years of age and live in the Netherlands. I would love to retire to a warm and cheaper country (because of my not to big a pension) where obtaining a retirement visa without too many hassle and there should be scuba ...

Leon French

@oshudofsky I used Facebook marketplace to find my apt in Siem Reap, you can also contact real estate agents in the area you are interested in. Read More

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last year
narcrepellant2525

Getting 1 year visa extension of E visa in Pnom Penh? by narcrepellant2525

Can somebody recommend good agent?

Leon French

@Twiggy57 I travelled from Siem Reap to get the 1 yr extention in person. They refused me because I could not show documentation of pension or income. Long trip for nothing. If you hire a visa service to do the deed they charge around $290 and you ... Read More

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last year
Arthur Howard

Relocation Options by Arthur Howard

I am retired, single, presently living in San Diego,76, fit and active. I would like to consider my options presently with a monthly budget of $1500 per month for retirement living in Seam Reap. Also, what my medical options also may be there? I ...

Leon French

@rkroeger22Dear RKRoger retired here in Siem Reap 4 months ago wonder what kind of ngo work are you doing. I love it here but probably should get myself involved with something .I am almost 70 from USA. Leon Read More

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last year
oshudofsky

Websites to look for accommodation in Cambodia by oshudofsky

@Julien Hi there I am a woman, 65 years of age and live in the Netherlands. I would love to retire to a warm and cheaper country (because of my not to big a pension) where obtaining a retirement visa without too many hassle and there should be scuba ...

Leon French

@oshuI retired 4 months ago to Siem Reap 70 yr old yank. Highly recommend this town. clean air walkable, very friendly people, My modern apt with AC kitchen bathroom and balcony is $130 a month. I dont drink or smoke so I spend ... Read More

Leon French replied to a thread
last year
oshudofsky

Websites to look for accommodation in Cambodia by oshudofsky

@Julien Hi there I am a woman, 65 years of age and live in the Netherlands. I would love to retire to a warm and cheaper country (because of my not to big a pension) where obtaining a retirement visa without too many hassle and there should be scuba ...

Leon French

you can check facebook marketplace housing siem reap cambodia Read More

Leon French replied to a thread
last year
oshudofsky

Websites to look for accommodation in Cambodia by oshudofsky

@Julien Hi there I am a woman, 65 years of age and live in the Netherlands. I would love to retire to a warm and cheaper country (because of my not to big a pension) where obtaining a retirement visa without too many hassle and there should be scuba ...

Leon French

I retired 4 months ago to Siem Reap 70 yr old yank. Highly recommend this town. clean air walkable, very friendly people, My modern apt with AC kitchen bathroom and balcony is $130 a month. I dont drink or smoke so I spend about $600 a month for ... Read More

Leon French created a thread
last year

Dermotologist in Siem Reap

Looking for dermotologist who can remove skin tags and warts in Siem Reap Read More

Leon French replied to a thread
2 years ago
JoeKhmer

Tourist visas are back by JoeKhmer

T-visas (tourist visas) can now be applied for at Cambodian embassies/consulates. Cheers. Joe

Leon French

enter on the Ordinary Visa not Tourist. 3 weeks later go to a travel agent who does visa service. $295 for 12 month multiple entry Read More

Leon French replied to a thread
2 years ago
ptj001

Best place to live in Cambodia by ptj001

Hi my name is Peter I am moving to Cambodia next month, I am 62 years old but keep myself very fit and want to carry out walks of at least 10 miles per day, just wondering where would be the best place to live, I was thinking Sihanoukville but I am ...

Leon French

@ptj001 Hi Leon 69 yrs old american retired Ive been living in Siem Reap for 3 montha and I love it. Very walkable city very friendly people many supermarkets great cafes and clean air. Im renting a modern apt with AC Kitchen fridge stove ... Read More