Cambodia Relocation Guide
The easiest paperwork in Southeast Asia, and the thinnest safety net.
Cambodia in 2026 is one country with two completely different answers, divided by age 55. Above it, the ER extension is the easiest long stay in the region and no work permit can be demanded. Below it, the EB extension is now gated behind a work permit that the labour ministry says remote workers paid offshore also need. Most guidance still describes the pre-2025 position.
What is inside
- Why Cambodia issues no long-stay visa at all, only extensions
- The work permit gate, dated, and exactly who it hits
- The T-class versus E-class choice made at the airport
- Healthcare, which is the chapter that decides the country
- Banking, where Cambodia beats Thailand outright
- A first-month checklist
Who it is for
- Over-55s with retirement income
- People who want minimal ongoing admin
- Anyone comparing Cambodia against Thailand on cost
Who it is not for
- Anyone with ongoing medical needs
- Anyone needing international schooling
Visa information verified 19 September 2026. Immigration rules change frequently and often without notice, so confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy before acting on anything in this guide. Delivered as a PDF. Because the file is replaced in place when an edition is updated, your download link keeps working and serves the current version.