Kingdom of Wonder recommended for low costs for expat retirees

[geovalin]

Cambodia is recommended for its low living costs, stunning scenery and fascinating history – ideal for expat retirees. The claim in a recent report by emigrate.co.uk. One important aspect in Cambodia’s favour, it said, is that visas are still comparatively easy to get for retirees as well as entrepreneurs and digital nomads.

 

It suggests that elderly foreigners should ask for an E-class visa upon arrival, supplying just six months’ validation, with at least one blank page. A passport-sized photo is required, but can be taken at the airport on arrival. The visa nominally lasts for 30 days and the charge is just $3 but for retirees over the age of 55, an extension can be acquired on presentation of a valid retirement document and proof of funds. The visa runs for one, three, six or a full 12 months and the longer visas allow for multiple entries.

 

The one-year visa can easily be renewed annually via a retirees’ local estate agent, although proof of enough funds for a year’s stay must be given. It also gives permission to live anywhere in the country as well as leaving and returning as many times as is required.

 

read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50733879/kingdom-of-wonder-recommended-for-low-costs-for-expat-retirees/

 

[Deli]

If they would kick out all Chinese and Hun Sen, I would consider it

[steven100]

Cambodia's fine ....  it's like Thailand but stepping back 50 yrs. But I always find Phnom Penh to be dusty and dirty in most areas.  But it is cheaper to live there, probably 25% less than Thailand overall monthly imo.

[phantomfiddler]

Kingdom of Wonder ! That,s a good one, wonder why Thailand didn,t nick that first, sound a lot more interesting than Kingdom of trust ????

[Kerryd]

Then of course there's this:

"On Thursday, the government announced all international arrivals must leave a US$3,000 upfront deposit in either cash or through a credit card to cover the costs of any coronavirus testing. Of that sum, US$165 will go towards paying for a Covid-19 test at a facility close to the airport, as well as one night’s accommodation and food while waiting for results.

 

If anyone on the plane arriving into the country tests positive, all passengers will be forced into a 14-day quarantine at a cost of up to US$1,276. If an individual tests positive, up to US$3,550 will be charged for 14 days treatment and quarantine."
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1168652-cambodia-draws-ire-for-steep-covid-19-charges-on-foreign-arrivals/?do=findComment&comment=15523667

Suddenly not so cheap.

I see this article (in the OP) mentions "proof of funds".
 

I didn't think that was a requirement before in Cambodia, which is why so many expats from Thailand were considering moving there (as they don't have the funds to qualify for a long term Extension in Thailand).

[Scouse123]

Cambodia is what it is but not a patch on Thailand or Vietnam.

 

Not enough to see after a week, shortage of coastal beach resorts, Angkor Wat, most visitors have had enough after two to three days maximum.

 

Poor infrastructure outside the cities and still very dirty inside the cities with common power outages,

 

Also, Sihanoukville has now been taken over and is like a lawless province of China and it has been ruined and these days, out-priced, for native Cambodians who deserve better.

[ericjt]

19 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

Also, Sihanoukville has now been taken over and is like a lawless province of China and it has been ruined and these days, out-priced, for native Cambodians who deserve better.

Sihanoukville taken over by who, Scouse123?  Tnx

[Scouse123]

35 minutes ago, ericjt said:

Sihanoukville taken over by who, Scouse123?  Tnx

 

The Chinese!

 

You can hardly find a bar or guesthouse with Cambodian owners these days as they have been priced out of the market.

 

It's all Chinese casinos, Chinese whorehouses, Chinese hotels now.

 

 

Edited June 16, 2020 by Scouse123

[BritManToo]

8 hours ago, geovalin said:

Cambodia is recommended for its low living costs, stunning scenery and fascinating history – ideal for expat retirees.

If only they'd let us in!

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, Kerryd said:

I see this article (in the OP) mentions "proof of funds".

Error in reporting,

Proof of funds is only required for people UNDER 55 years of age.

Retirees over 55 years old just need the $300 for the ordinary ($35) VISA 1 year extension.

[Burma Bill]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

Cambodia's fine ....  it's like Thailand but stepping back 50 yrs. But I always find Phnom Penh to be dusty and dirty in most areas.  But it is cheaper to live there, probably 25% less than Thailand overall monthly imo.

Yes indeed. I live in Siem Reap.

[Burma Bill]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Error in reporting,

Proof of funds is only required for people UNDER 55 years of age.

Retirees over 55 years old just need the $300 for the ordinary ($35) VISA 1 year extension.

Absolutely correct. No proof of income needed. You can also get a 6 month E-R (retirement) visa for 165 US$.

[Pattaya46]

On 6/16/2020 at 12:15 PM, BritManToo said:

Error in reporting,

Proof of funds is only required for people UNDER 55 years of age.

Hum... Not first hand experience, but I have read several reports on a French forum of retirees 60+ who have been asked to prove that they were really in retirement, and to show that they were receiving a pension. So looks like a "proof of funds" for me. 

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, Pattaya46 said:

Hum... Not first hand experience, but I have read several reports on a French forum of retirees 60+ who have been asked to prove that they were really in retirement, and to show that they were receiving a pension. So looks like a "proof of funds" for me. 

Got two pals there, one US, one Brit ...... they haven't been asked for proof of funds.

[Sheryl]

"the charge is just $3"

 

must be a misorinty.  It is $35.

 

I haven't heard if anyone needing to show financial proof for retirement extension.