Newbie questions, and hello

Apparition · Post by **Apparition** » 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

Singapore Slinger · Post by **Singapore Slinger** » 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?

Gazzy · Post by **Gazzy** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:29 am

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.

siliconlife · Post by **siliconlife** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:15 am

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.

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:17 am

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

armchairlawyer · Post by **armchairlawyer** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:34 am

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.

I suppose that would make you a digital womad?

Doc67 · Post by **Doc67** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:19 am

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

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.

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...

Apparition · Post by **Apparition** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:52 pm

Singapore 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?

I'm sure I could find a way

Apparition · Post by **Apparition** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:54 pm

Gazzy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:29 am 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.

Thanks, I'm not sure there's much call for drum & bass in Cambodia, though!

Apparition · Post by **Apparition** » Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:56 pm

armchairlawyer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:34 am
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.
I suppose that would make you a digital womad?

I see what you did thẻre

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