Newbie questions, and hello
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Newbie questions, and hello
Hey everyone,
Here's the long version; I'm a professional musician in the UK. During lockdown I had a long think about life (I'm sure you can relate) and I decided I wanted to get out of the UK and try something new. I still make music and make a decent-ish (thanks spotify) income from it, but I realised I can survive without having to DJ if I really need to. I was originally planning on going to Vietnam, and even learned the language to a reasonable level. However, Vietnam have now reformed their visas, and it won't really work for me (at least I got a language out of it and made some friends).
I am interested in seeing what life in Cambodia is like. But I would like to know what the reality of getting a visa is like, because I don't want to just womble around SE Asia on tourist visas (I'm 40, I'm pretty sure backpacking is illegal at this point). I am working on getting a TEFL qualification, as I'd be happy to teach if it offered me the chance to stay for a while.
Does anyone have any ideas/advice/moral support?
Thanks for reading my essay,
Jon
Here's the long version; I'm a professional musician in the UK. During lockdown I had a long think about life (I'm sure you can relate) and I decided I wanted to get out of the UK and try something new. I still make music and make a decent-ish (thanks spotify) income from it, but I realised I can survive without having to DJ if I really need to. I was originally planning on going to Vietnam, and even learned the language to a reasonable level. However, Vietnam have now reformed their visas, and it won't really work for me (at least I got a language out of it and made some friends).
I am interested in seeing what life in Cambodia is like. But I would like to know what the reality of getting a visa is like, because I don't want to just womble around SE Asia on tourist visas (I'm 40, I'm pretty sure backpacking is illegal at this point). I am working on getting a TEFL qualification, as I'd be happy to teach if it offered me the chance to stay for a while.
Does anyone have any ideas/advice/moral support?
Thanks for reading my essay,
Jon
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
DJ,musician and TEFLer I just don't see how you can possibly fail in the Land of Wonder?
Re: Newbie questions, and hello
There's something for everyone here. Visas are easy to come by. It's an easy place to live. The music scene, used to be pretty vibrant, now it's dull, so any contribution is appreciated. I say c'mon over matey.
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
The reality is that even though it has become more regulated than it once was, Cambodia remains on of the easiest countries in the world to acquire long term visas for.
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
if ur not a teacher and have a passion for it
DONT DO IT
you have a responsibility to ur students.
Under 55 ( or indepently wealthy and can prove it) u need a job/wp to get a visa to stay, ( not sure if the EG extensions, looking for work) are currently available
DONT burn ur bridges
DONT DO IT
you have a responsibility to ur students.
Under 55 ( or indepently wealthy and can prove it) u need a job/wp to get a visa to stay, ( not sure if the EG extensions, looking for work) are currently available
DONT burn ur bridges
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
I suppose that would make you a digital womad?Apparition wrote: ↑Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:30 pm I still make music and make a decent-ish (thanks spotify) income from it,
I am interested in seeing what life in Cambodia is like.
Re: Newbie questions, and hello
You can arrive on a Tourist visa (available online), and you can now convert those, while still in country, to a 1 year EB visa which will cost you about $375 for a year (hassle and paperwork free) or cheaper if you actually have a real job and can prove it. I have a good agent who is widely known and respected on this forum: 'Call Kim' +855 92 256 388. You can WhatsApp her from the UK with any queries. That's it, your visa worries are now over, it's just an expense.Apparition wrote: ↑Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:30 pm Hey everyone,
Here's the long version; I'm a professional musician in the UK. During lockdown I had a long think about life (I'm sure you can relate) and I decided I wanted to get out of the UK and try something new. I still make music and make a decent-ish (thanks spotify) income from it, but I realised I can survive without having to DJ if I really need to. I was originally planning on going to Vietnam, and even learned the language to a reasonable level. However, Vietnam have now reformed their visas, and it won't really work for me (at least I got a language out of it and made some friends).
I am interested in seeing what life in Cambodia is like. But I would like to know what the reality of getting a visa is like, because I don't want to just womble around SE Asia on tourist visas (I'm 40, I'm pretty sure backpacking is illegal at this point). I am working on getting a TEFL qualification, as I'd be happy to teach if it offered me the chance to stay for a while.
Does anyone have any ideas/advice/moral support?
Thanks for reading my essay,
Jon
Once you book your flight and are definitely coming over you can ask any specifics on the Ask the Expats section on this forum, it was by far the best resource when I got here.
As for house hunting, do a full list of what you want / don't want and post it in the Housing section. You'll be swamped with advice, and much will be useful. The housing stock here will be a culture shock for you, but it can be very cheap as long as you're not too fussy. And there is non of that credit or background check bullshit; You find, you sign and pay, you get the keys - on the same day
Just do it...
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
I'm sure I could find a waySingapore Slinger wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:06 am DJ,musician and TEFLer I just don't see how you can possibly fail in the Land of Wonder?
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Thanks, I'm not sure there's much call for drum & bass in Cambodia, though!
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Re: Newbie questions, and hello
I see what you did thẻrearmchairlawyer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:34 amI suppose that would make you a digital womad?Apparition wrote: ↑Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:30 pm I still make music and make a decent-ish (thanks spotify) income from it,
I am interested in seeing what life in Cambodia is like.
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