Cambodian passports are valid for three years. Can I stay for three years?

You can't stay in Cambodia for three years because your passport is valid for three years. Because the time for citizens to legally stay abroad depends on the validity of visas and passports.

At present, Cambodian citizens can apply for the following visas when going to Chinese mainland: "Diplomatic visa (visa A): issued to diplomats and their families. Official visa (B visa): issued to those who hold official passports and perform official duties in Cambodia. Courtesy visa (C visa): issued to those who are invited by Cambodian officials to visit Cambodia. Business visa (e visa): issued to those who come to Cambodia for short-term business inspection or long-term investment, business, labor, study and residence. Long-term residence visa (K visa): issued to Cambodians with foreign passports. Visa-free (G visa): issued to/kloc-children under 0/2 (currently suspended). Tourist visa (T visa): issued to foreign citizens visiting Cambodia. "

One: tourist visa

Generally speaking, you can entrust relevant travel agencies to apply for tourist visas, or you can submit relevant materials to the Cambodian Embassy in China for application. It usually takes only three to four days to get a visa. Cambodia has launched a tourist electronic visa to promote Cambodia's tourism industry. It has been implemented since 2006, as long as applicants with passports valid for more than half a year fill in their own detailed information in official website and pay the relevant application fees safely. However, due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the relevant policies are now adjusted and different.

The tourist visa is valid for 90 days, but it can only stay for one month. If you are in Cambodia and want to postpone, you can find a travel agency with a tourist shop and a tourist reception center. It can be extended once 1 month at a cost of $45 and only takes 2-3 working days. The required materials include passport, passport size photo and extension fee. You can also go to the immigration office yourself, and the waiting time is longer. And the tourist visa can only be extended for one month at most.

2. Work visa (business visa)

Business visa requires me to apply to the Cambodian Embassy in China with relevant information. Business visas are valid for three months and stay for one month. However, you can apply for a business visa to stay for half a year or one year after entering the country with a business visa, and you can apply for an extension after the expiration.

You can go to the nearest embassy to apply for the relevant visa according to your own needs. Special note: The Cambodian Immigration Bureau stipulates that a fine of $5 per day will be imposed after the stay period is exceeded. It is illegal to stay in Cambodia without a passport or with an expired passport or an expired Cambodian visa. Once the Cambodian authorities find out, they will be imprisoned, fined and deported. Therefore, if your passport or visa expires, you should go to the China Embassy in Cambodia to go through the relevant formalities and register with the Cambodian police.