hi,
i'm a 19 year old who's seriously considering moving to cambodia in a year and i have a couple of questions. i plan on living there for a couple years and then maybe going someplace else when i have enough money. i'll be 20 years old by the time i get there and i'll have around $16-17k on hand.

1. what type of visa should i get that would make it possible for me to stay long term and find a job without having to leave? is it even possible for me to do that?

2. speaking of jobs, is it easy to find one that pays enough to cover rent, etc. without having a college degree? i was thinking i could work at a hotel/restaurant or something. anything that's low-key and not shady. dunno if this is relevant or if it would make finding a job any easier but i have a fair amount of programming knowledge/skills, and i guess i could do a TEFL certification if that serves as a bonus-i'd be down to teach english.

3. i know that government policies are always changing, so are there any chances i might get kicked out of cambodia at any point for being an expat?

cheers in advance!

1. E-type Visa on Arrival, $35, valid for 1 month. Prior to your VOA expiring you will need to apply for an Extension of Stay.
If you successfully gain employment within the first few weeks then you can apply for a 12 month EB (Business) EOS.
If you don't successfully gain employment within the first few weeks then apply for a 6 month EG (General) EOS.

There are plenty of threads which explain the above in more detail.

2. Get a TEFL and be an English "teacher" like most young people do...not much decent paying work for young foreigners in hotels or restaurants.

3. As long as you have the correct visa, work permit, behave yourself and don't get in trouble with the law you aren't going to be kicked out of the country.


Spend some time using the search function and reading previous threads, there is a wealth of information available.

ah thanks! also, can i apply for the E-type visa through the online application process?

oswylde wrote: ↑Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:06 pm ah thanks! also, can i apply for the E-type visa through the online application process?

NO

the day u arrive in Cambodia is the day you will have the most money you will have 2-3 years later
Teaching english to kids wont ever earn you enough money to save

Bad idea as a 19 year old with zero qualifications or experience. Just travel the world a bit instead. My 2 cents.

Hi dude,

Don't want to be a downer, but your money would be a much better investment into knowledge, if that's possible.
Get a degree or else in another country, work with it a while, then come in Cambodia for the kick of it.

At least, the money pump will be set, and an asset.

You don't want to be stripped of it after 1 or 2 years of unlucky shots, and you are still full of energy and motivation.

Trust a 47 y.o who's been working first in Germany, then UK, THEN in fun and adventurous countries like Indonesia and Cambodia.

Good luck to you though, and beware of all the untold and dirty side of the expat life in sketchy lands.

I've really had enough of the Thais, but it's just so difficult to make even a short move to Cambodia. I have thousands of dollars of electronic test equipment, computers, a car, 2 motorcycles all of which I'd like to bring with me. Also there's my 2 eleven year old dogs I love.

Is there any professional service to advise and help me? I don't mind paying reasonable customs fees. It's obvious the Thai dick-tater government doesn't want us here anymore. I have a good pension income, savings and no money problems.

Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote: ↑Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:58 pm Bad idea as a 19 year old with zero qualifications or experience. Just travel the world a bit instead. My 2 cents.

Yes, completely agree. When you're 19 don't settle for a specific country, yet. Travel the world.

I've seen rather young dudes here settling as 'English teacher'. Seems like an adventure, but in reality it's not, it's limiting your choices, once settled in.

Travelling many other countries before you decide on settling in one learns you a lot of life skills not earned anywhere else.