Work visas
Cambodian Business / Employment Visa (Type EB)
The Ordinary (E-class) visa extended in the EB category for foreigners working or doing business in Cambodia.
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Confirm the EB extension fees (e.g. the ~US$180 12-month figure), entry conditions per extension length, and the requirement to show a work permit on renewal, against the official immigration and MLVT sources.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Cambodia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Ordinary Visa (Type E) — EB extension of stay
- Route type
- Work/business long-stay visa (extension of stay)
- Extension lengths
- 1, 3, 6 or 12 months
- Entries
- Multiple entry for 6- and 12-month extensions
- Confirm entry conditions per extension length
- Renewals
- Renewable indefinitely in-country
- Cost
- Around US$180 for the 12-month multiple-entry extension
- Unverified against official page; confirm current government fee
Who it is for
- Foreigners employed by a Cambodian company or organisation
- Business owners, investors and self-employed people operating in Cambodia
- Long-stay residents whose purpose is work or business
Requirements
- Entry on an Ordinary (Type E) visa
- A valid passport
- For a second 6-month or 12-month EB extension, proof of a valid work permit or business activity
- Application submitted to the immigration visa office
What you can do
- Reside in Cambodia long term for work or business
- Renew the extension of stay indefinitely
- Combine with a work permit and employment card to work legally
How to apply
- Enter on an Ordinary (Type E) visa (e-Visa, on arrival or via an embassy)
- Apply for the EB extension of stay at the Department of Immigration visa office in Phnom Penh
- Obtain a work permit and employment card from the Ministry of Labour
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.