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I think ER for me and, if not possible for GF, EB for her although she will probably not work.

Visa is E class e-visa rather a tourist visa. Thank you for the accommodation recommendation.

Thank you for the informative and positive comments

Thank you. I am aged over 55 and Thai GF is in her 40's. If she does not qualify for a ER (Retirement) EOS visa then the option for a long stay visa appears to be EB (Business) EOS visa though no current intention to work. She has just resigned/retired from a branded fashion house and would not be averse to working in that sector but there is no need for her to work and I think suitable employment might be difficult as she does not speak Khymer though speaks English to a good standard.

Had the same problem as the OP. I got an E class visa online without any issues (no flights or hotel booked) but could not get one for my Thai GF. Emailed a few times and did not get straight forward answers so wrote a letter copying my visa and explaining that I wanted to retire and live in Cambodia with my Thai GF. Uploaded this 3 times as the 'hotel reservation', 'letter of invitation' and 'other'. Visa issued within 2 days.

Hi all, Intend retiring to Cambodia and planning to live at Siem Reap (probably for the first year). Have an E visa for a 30 day visit and am planning to arrive in September, staying in a hotel for 10-14 days, during which time I and my girlfriend would like to extend for a long stay multiple entry visa and look for a fully furnished 2 bedroom house, condo or apartment as a long stay rental to rent for 6-12 months. Preference is for a place in close proximity (preferably walking distance) to fresh markets and grocery shops, not too far for travel to the Pub Street area for bars and restaurants.. Would very much appreciate any advice or guidance from old hands on areas to consider and the best way of getting a value for money long stay rental. Many thanks in advance.

I have had the displeasure of being banged up in the IDC and can testify that it was far from being on an ocean liner outbound to the jewel in the crown with a port cabin and a return home in a starboard cabin.