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jasbax

hi , im sure someone has asked but after half hour of searching i thought i best ask,
after ordinary visa has expired , 6 months for example , i have to leave  cambodia , i then do what is known as the visa run . do i have to buy another one month visa at border  and then reapply for 6 month visa each time i need to stay
.thanks in advance

jasbax

thanks found the answer ,as yes thats what i have to do

JoeKhmer

Hello.

Ordinary is a visa for 30 days, used to get into the country.

6 months must be an extension of stay, whether EB, ER, EG or ES.

After 6 months EG (plus 1 month Ordinary visa) you have to leave the country and can come back. On entry you need again an Ordinary visa, which you can extend in country for another 6 months EG.

That would give you a total of 14 months.

Cheers.

Joe

ollekhjh

Can this keep continueing for long stay? Thanks

JoeKhmer

Hello.

This system with EG extensions can be done for at least 3 times, as there are stories of that.
That means a total of 21 months or nearly 2 years.

But as the EG is meant for people searching a job there might be an end to it.

If you are 55 or over you can apply for a ER (retirement) extension for a year each time, infinitely.
If you are under 55 but you can prove income from abroad or a pension based on disability you could be able to convince Immigration that you are eligible for a ER extension.

Cheers.

Joe

rowone

Hello,

@jasbax were you successful in returning to Cambodia with a second EG visa? Im currently in a similar situation

Also, in general -  any recent success stories in returning back to Cambodia and getting another EG 6 month multiple entry visa?

Cheers

JoeKhmer

No problem,  there are even stories of a third EG.

But things can change overnight....

´³´Ç±ðÌý
Cambodia expert
Expat. com team

rowone

Great. Will try my luck. Thanks

Bezie Birtukan Belachew

Dear sir

I'm in Cambodia with Tourist visa but want to be in Cambodia in search of job

What do you advise me to do that

cheers

Birtukan

JoeKhmer

Bezie Birtukan Belachew wrote:

Dear sir

I'm in Cambodia with Tourist visa but want to be in Cambodia in search of job

What do you advise me to do that

cheers

Birtukan


±á±ð±ô±ô´Ç.Ìý

You have a few problems:

1. You need to be on an Ordinary visa to be able to get any Extension of Stay (EOS).
Tourist visa is just that and only for tourists.

2. You cannot change from tourist to ordinary visa in country,  you have to leave the country and come back in on an Ordinary visa.
That visa can be changed into an EG (general)  EOS for max.  6 months,  no documents needed.

3. Not only at the moment is it impossible to get an Ordinary visa on arrival,  as you have an African passport you need to go to a Cambodian consulate and get a visa. 
You will need an invitation letter from an employer,  address where you will stay and enough funds to take care of yourself.

As you cannot do anything right now,  your tourist visa will be automatically extended until further notice,  I would advise you to get in touch with possible employers and try to get a job before you leave the country.  Would be much easier to get an Ordinary visa at the consulate if you have a letter stating you are employed once you arrive into the country.

The consulate in Kuala Lumpur is quite friendly and cooperative.

Good luck.   

Joe
Cambodia expert
Expat. com team

Bezie Birtukan Belachew

Dear Sir

Thank you so much for your clarification and I will keep in touch for any matter 

To make it clear for you,I have BA degree in management and Accounting and Diploma in Accounting

I have experience working for International organisations like USAID, UNICEF, Bill and Milenda Gates foundation,SNV Netherlands development organisation and others as Office manager, Project Accountant, Portfolio Administrator ,Grants specialist and M &E Assistant positions at different times.

My wife graduated Diploma in nursing and has many years as care giver
Which agents would you advise me to consult regarding some temporary or permanent jobs here.

Appreciate your support

JoeKhmer

±á±ð±ô±ô´Ç.Ìý

I don't know any agents or job recruiters but I know they show up when you Google Headhunters in Cambodia or Job Recruiters Cambodia.

Good luck.

Joe

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