Work visas
Cambodian Work Permit and Employment Card
The labour authorisation every foreign worker needs, issued online by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
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Under review — check current rules
Confirm the annual application windows (1 Sep–30 Nov new, 1 Jan–31 Mar renewal), the 10% quota and its 3/6/1% split, and current fees on FWCMS; the official portal blocks automated fetches.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Work Permit and Employment Card
- Route type
- Labour authorisation (issued by MLVT)
- Validity
- One year, valid to 31 December
- Confirm current validity rules on FWCMS
- Application window
- New: 1 Sep–30 Nov; renewals: 1 Jan–31 Mar
- Unverified against official page; confirm current dates
- Foreign worker quota
- Up to 10% of the Cambodian workforce
- Reported split 3% office / 6% skilled / 1% unskilled; confirm current quota
Who it is for
- Any foreign national employed in Cambodia
- Employers sponsoring foreign staff
- Self-employed foreigners and business operators who work in the country
Requirements
- Legal entry into Cambodia and a valid passport
- A valid stay visa (typically the EB extension)
- A physical examination / health certificate
- A recent 4x6 cm photograph and, for employers, a patent tax certificate
- Application filed within the annual window
How to apply
- Register and apply online at fwcms.mlvt.gov.kh
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee
- Employers apply within the annual quota for the following year
- Renew each year within the renewal window
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.