Visa/linvitation letter
- David66506546
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Visa/linvitation letter
Hello from Beijing,
I am planning to relocate to Cambodia from China in December.
I was informed by the Cambodian Embassy here that I need a Letter of Invitation from a local Khmer company before I can enter the country.
I have made a number of inquires online to no avail.
Can anyone suggest if there are companies or agents who do this?
Many thanks in advance.
David Fieldman
I am planning to relocate to Cambodia from China in December.
I was informed by the Cambodian Embassy here that I need a Letter of Invitation from a local Khmer company before I can enter the country.
I have made a number of inquires online to no avail.
Can anyone suggest if there are companies or agents who do this?
Many thanks in advance.
David Fieldman
Re: Visa/linvitation letter
You can get a Tourist visa now, it's good for 30 days and can be extended for a further 30 days without leaving the country. If you like the place and want to stay you can then apply for a longer term visa, which may require leaving (or may not) Cross that bridge when you come to it.David66506546 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:17 am Hello from Beijing,
I am planning to relocate to Cambodia from China in December.
I was informed by the Cambodian Embassy here that I need a Letter of Invitation from a local Khmer company before I can enter the country.
I have made a number of inquires online to no avail.
Can anyone suggest if there are companies or agents who do this?
Many thanks in advance.
David Fieldman
Visa rules are in a state of flux at the moment but are moving to a more liberal regime. Be patient. You may well be able to get in without quarantine in a couple of months, it is currently 7 days (if fully vaccinated).
Here's the official website for an e-visa.
https://www.evisa.gov.kh/application_new
- timmydownawell
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Re: Visa/linvitation letter
I doubt they will start allowing changes from T to E. They were only doing that for people stranded since the start of Covid. After two months on a T visa now he'll have to leave. Better to obtain an E visa.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
Re: Visa/linvitation letter
Yep, Visa policies and procedures are returning to normal, the conversion from a T-type to an E-type was only for those "stranded" here on an expired Tourist Visa.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:12 pm I doubt they will start allowing changes from T to E. They were only doing that for people stranded since the start of Covid. After two months on a T visa now he'll have to leave. Better to obtain an E visa.
Once VOA's are reintroduced and land borders open then it will be possible to change Visa types by conducting a Visa run, either personally, or via a Visa Agent who will send the passport via taxi to get stamped out and an E-type VOA issued (risky, illegal, but commonly acceptable practice).
I'd advise the OP to be patient, I don't think it will be much longer before VOA's are reintroduced.
- timmydownawell
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Yeah I was saying the same to a friend wanting to return from the UK, just a couple of hours ago.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
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Yeah there are a lot of people who have been trying to get back here for ages who are desperate and are just gonna come in on an e-Visa or T-type Visa, even though they plan to stay long term, can't blame them though, especially the ones who haven't seen their partners and/or kids for over 18 months.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:17 pmYeah I was saying the same to a friend wanting to return from the UK, just a couple of hours ago.
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Also, wait a couple of weeks and you may not have to face the expense and inconvenience of even one week's hotel quarantine.
I'd wait a little longer, but I'm a renowned tightarse.
I'd wait a little longer, but I'm a renowned tightarse.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
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What are they going to do after two months?PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:26 pmYeah there are a lot of people who have been trying to get back here for ages who are desperate and are just gonna come in on an e-Visa or T-type Visa, even though they plan to stay long term, can't blame them though, especially the ones who haven't seen their partners and/or kids for over 18 months.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:17 pmYeah I was saying the same to a friend wanting to return from the UK, just a couple of hours ago.
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Re: Visa/linvitation letter
@mannanman, no idea, but I predict that there will be further easing or suspension of the current requirements & restrictions by then anyway...if not, I'm sure agents would have worked out a new way to convert Visa types by then
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