Work Permit and Business (EB) Visa Guide

Foreigners who work in Cambodia need the right visa and a work permit, and the employer must follow the rules on hiring foreign staff.

Two separate documents

• Business (Ordinary or EB) visa: gives the right to stay
• Work permit: gives the right to work, issued by the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training

Typical steps

1. Company registration and labor registration: your employer must be registered
2. Enter on the correct visa: usually a business visa, which can be extended
3. Apply for the work permit through your employer, with your passport, photo, medical or health documents, CV or qualification papers, and the employment contract
4. Pay the fees and receive the work permit book or card
5. Renew each year before it expires
6. Apply for a residence or extended stay card if you want a longer stay

Employer duties

• Keep a quota of foreign workers within the limits set by law
• Pay the required government fees and keep records
• Report changes in employment

Tips

• Start the process as soon as you arrive, because permits take time
• Keep your documents in order, and keep scans
• Do not work without a permit, because fines can apply to both you and the employer

Requirements and fees change. Check with the Ministry of Labor and the immigration department.