Leaving Cambodia

[somchai2010]

I plan to get the 1 year visa for $283 and the work permit for $100.

If I left Cambodia for a few days or a few months and came back would my visa be canceled and have to buy a new one?

[phuketrichard]

business visa is $35

the 1 year extension is MULTI entry and good for as many in and outs as u wish in that 1 year

Are u going to work? usually done by ur employer

[somchai2010]

I plan to work but don't know where yet.

Can i work multiple jobs?

Can I switch jobs and not have to change my work permit?

[TheSiemReaper]

No, your work permit covers one job and one employer only.

[somchai2010]

This is bad news.

So if I change jobs then I have to buy a new work permit?

What's all this about the police forcing all foreigners with a one year visa to get a work permit?

How can you get a work permit without having an employer?

[TheSiemReaper]

Yes, if you change jobs you need a new work permit and yes, you will probably pay for it with most employers in Cambodia...

Having said that - ignore the <deleted> about police forcing work permits on people - I haven't spoken to a single copper trying to make me buy one... in 3 years.

And if you need to buy one without a company - there are agents (charging approx. $50 on top of the official cost) who can sort one out for you.

[somchai2010]

How many days before my 1 month business visa expires do I need to get the 1 year visa?

Can I get a work permit for less than one year?

[TheSiemReaper]

How many days before my 1 month business visa expires do I need to get the 1 year visa?

Can I get a work permit for less than one year?

No, all work permits are issued for one year. This is true even if you are working for only 2 weeks. You need to put your passport in for a business visa renewal about 5 days before it expires but you can put it in up to a month ahead - you DO NOT lose the unused portion of the visa - the dates are added to together to ensure that you get every single day from both visas.