Cambodia
Kingdom of Cambodia · Capital: Phnom Penh
A dollarised Southeast-Asian economy with one of the world's easiest long-stay business-visa systems, low costs and a fast-growing capital, popular with entrepreneurs and nomads.
Migration statistics
Who is arriving
Top source countries and the make-up of recent arrivals into Cambodia.
Policy overview
2 visa routes into Cambodia
Eligibility, fees, processing times and whether each route leads to permanent residence.
KH-EB
The 'business' E-class visa, easily extended for 6-12 months with work rights.
Eligibility
- Entry on E visa
- Extension via agent/employer
Document checklist (8 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Retirement (ER) Extension
InvestorKH-ER
Long-stay extension of the E visa for retirees with means.
Eligibility
- Age 55+
- Proof of funds
Document checklist (8 items)
Core
Professional
Financial
Background
Economic context
The numbers behind the move
Pay reflects the local market in Cambodia, what you'd typically earn there, not your current salary.
Skill shortages
Sectors actively recruiting from abroad
Where Cambodia needs foreign talent most, and what those roles pay.
Garments & manufacturing
Garment and footwear exports are the industrial backbone.
Tourism & hospitality
Angkor-driven tourism supports hospitality jobs.
Recent changes
What's changed lately
Recent policy changes that affect migrants, newest first.
No policy changes recorded in the last 90 days. The intelligence agent is monitoring.
Quality of life
What living there feels like
Phnom Penh
Capital & business hubThe dollarised capital where most jobs, startups and the expat scene cluster.
- Cost index
- 42
- 1-bed rent
- $450
- Quality
- 60
Siem Reap
Angkor gatewayA laid-back tourist town beside Angkor Wat, popular with nomads and retirees.
- Cost index
- 36
- 1-bed rent
- $350
- Quality
- 64
Sihanoukville
Coastal casino zoneA coastal city reshaped by casino and port investment; mixed reputation.
- Cost index
- 40
- 1-bed rent
- $400
- Quality
- 56
Safety & climate
The reception you can expect
How welcoming the public and political mood is, how safe it is, and how geopolitically stable the country is right now.
Anti-migrant sentiment
trendVery open to foreign residents and businesses; weak institutions and Chinese influence are factors.
Higher = more hostile public/political climate.
Geopolitical stability
A composite of governance, security and regional-risk signals. Higher means a more predictable environment for settling long term.
Higher = more stable.
Safety
Petty theft and scams exist; violent crime against foreigners is uncommon.
Higher = safer (crime index 46/100).
Where to live
Which Cambodia city fits you?
Cities matched to who you are, career, family, retirement, study or remote work. We flag the ones to consider and the ones to approach with care.
Phnom Penh
Fast-changing riverfront
The dollarised capital where most jobs, startups and the expat scene cluster.
Siem Reap
Temple-town calm
A laid-back tourist town beside Angkor Wat, popular with nomads and retirees.
Sihanoukville
Boom-and-bust coast
A coastal city reshaped by casino and port investment; mixed reputation.
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