Been waiting over 2 months for work permit

xandreu · Post by **xandreu** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:41 pm

Just looking for some advice...

Just over two months ago I extended my visa and applied for a work permit through an agency - I shan't name them just yet. The visa extension came through within a couple of weeks but I'm still waiting for the work permit.

The agency keep saying it's not their fault and apparently I'm not the only one who's been waiting for a long time, but I get the feeling they're just fobbing me off. They never make contact with me to let me know what's happening. It's always me asking them for an update.

Is it normal to have to wait for so long? I know other people who have had theirs returned within two or three weeks. How long am I expected to wait? I can't wait forever, but what else can I do?

Any advice greatly appreciated...

Post by **Username Taken** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:55 pm

Do you have a receipt?

that genius · Post by **that genius** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:00 pm

I waited 10 months for my first one.

Relax.

frank lee bent · Post by **frank lee bent** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:23 pm

in kampot?

Gardiguy · Post by **Gardiguy** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:38 pm

I've been waiting since the second week of January through work. A bunch received theirs just before KNY while a couple of us are still waiting.

StroppyChops · Post by **StroppyChops** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 7:47 pm

I applied using the online system and during the KNY holiday was advised by text and email that my application was declined as my employment letter wasn't stamped by the Ministry of Labor. After the holiday, my employer (but not me) was advised my application was complete and successful and the Ministry was just waiting for me to pay the not-yet-received bill. I'm looking forward to next year when, supposedly, we're supposed to be able to just upload a new medical certificate and pay at the bank.

xandreu · Post by **xandreu** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:21 pm

Username Taken wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 2:55 pm Do you have a receipt?

Yes, although I'm not sure what help it would be. It just shows that I've paid somebody some money to apply for one on my behalf.

The agency told me today that its not a good idea to keep asking the ministry about it as they can cause problems (?) I guess there's not much more I can do apart from sit tight. Reading that others have waited longer than this has put my mind at ease a little.

Thanks for the replies

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