Living in Cambodia: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Cambodia.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 20 July 2021

Thanks to its huge historical heritage, Cambodia has been fascinating expatriates worldwide. Located in the heart of Indochina, the Khmer kingdom is an ideal destination for foreigners looking for new career prospects, a pleasant living environment for retirement, zero taxation, as well as simple entry formalities. Moving to Cambodia will allow you to discover old and modern history and enjoy a vibrant nightlife.

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Formalities and visas in Cambodia

All you need to know to enter Cambodia and settle in. Learn entry requirements, the documents you need, how to apply for a visa or residency, and tips to navigate the bureaucracy smoothly.

Visas for Cambodia

As you're no doubt aware, it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain the relevant visas for many countries around the world — whether ...

Traveling to Cambodia

Cambodia incites a feeling of awe that can be said of a few other countries, and has rightfully ...

Work formalities and conditions in Cambodia

Before you start work in Cambodia, it's a good idea to learn about Khmer culture to help you to ...

Driving in Cambodia

Working in Cambodia

Boost your international career. Understand the local labour market, the legal framework, how to adapt your resume, apply to job offers and tips to find a job in Cambodia.

Work in Cambodia

Opportunities are aplenty for foreigners who fall in love with Cambodia after visiting this magical ...

Setting up a business in Cambodia

Setting up a business is a popular venture in Cambodia, and the plethora of ...

Internship or Volunteering in Cambodia

Due to the number of professionals working in the development sector in Cambodia, there are fewer ...

Studying in Cambodia

Universities, training courses, student visas, registration procedures: all you need to know about being an international student in Cambodia.

Study in Cambodia

If you wish to study in Cambodia in order to develop your skills while having something interesting to put on your resume, then you'll be ...

Finance and banks in Cambodia

Tips to manage your money in Cambodia: from opening a bank account, transferring funds to filling your tax and understanding the fiscal system.

Opening a bank account in Cambodia

As a foreigner living in Cambodia, opening a bank account is relatively straightforward and can save you quite a few hard-earned dollars in the ...

Tax in Cambodia

Cambodia's tax system is a self-declaration regime that categorises individuals as small, medium or large taxpayers. Unfortunately, tax ...

Health care in Cambodia

Understand the healthcare system in Cambodia: public and private health system, health insurance options, how to access medical care...

Healthcare in Cambodia

It used to be common advice for any foreigners in Cambodia to simply go to Bangkok or Singapore if they required medical attention. Fortunately, ...

Accommodation in Cambodia

Explore real estate or temporary rentals in Cambodia. Find out more about renting or buying a house or a flat, real estate agents, leases and rental agreements.

Accommodation in Cambodia

Finding accommodation in Cambodia can be quite challenging. But the recent rise of rental ...

Buying a property in Cambodia

If you're looking to buy a property in Cambodia — either for your personal use or as ...

Planning your move to Cambodia

Moving to Cambodia? Get advice and tips to planning your relocation, choosing the best company, packing your belongings and managing customs procedures.

Moving to Cambodia

If you're moving to Cambodia as part of an expat package, whereby the company will pay for your ...

Traveling to Cambodia with your pet

If you have a furchild that you like to take everywhere with you, you'll be pleased to know ...

Leisure in Cambodia

Enjoy you free time while living in Cambodia. Discover sports, leisure, cultural activities and entertainment options to make the most of your expat life.

Leisure and lifestyle in Cambodia

The expat scene in Cambodia is thriving with interesting people of all ages from all corners of the globe. Read this article to find out what you ...

Everyday life in Cambodia

Want to know what life in Cambodia is really like? Here's a taste: explore the country, find tips to use transportation, to set up internet and phone services, and everything you need to live like a local.

Transports in Cambodia

In spite of a relatively undeveloped public transport system, Cambodia is one of the easiest countries to get around. Thanks to a plethora of ...

Phones and Internet in Cambodia

You may be surprised to find that Cambodia is a well-connected hub, so you can easily keep in ...

Useful numbers in Cambodia

It is essential to have useful numbers within reach, especially when relocating to a foreign ...

About Veedushi Bissessur

I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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