Cambodia Retirement ER Visa

Key requirements

We use about USD 1,500 monthly passive income for planning. Officers judge overall solvency; large savings can substitute in some agent files.

• Income we use for estimates~$1,500 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesPension, Passive income
• Remote work allowedNo
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceNot flagged in model
• Criminal record checkNot flagged in model
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountNot flagged in model
• Processing (rough)Often a few days with a visa agent (after E-class entry)

Most retirees use a licensed visa agent in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Fees and document lists vary slightly by agent and province.

1. 1

   Confirm you meet age and retirement rules

   You must generally be 55 or older, retired, and not employed in Cambodia. Gather passport proof of age and retirement status.

2. 2

   Obtain an E-class visa before or on entry

   Apply through evisa.gov.kh, a Cambodian embassy, or at major airports. Avoid relying on a tourist T visa if ER is your goal.

3. 3

   Enter Cambodia within the visa window

   Travel with a passport valid at least six months, blank pages, and copies of your E-class approval or stamp.

4. 4

   Complete FPCS address registration

   Register in the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System through your landlord, hotel, or agent as required locally.

5. 5

   Prepare retirement and funds proof

   Collect pension statements, social security letters, or similar proof plus bank statements showing you can support your stay.

6. 6

   Arrange lease or accommodation papers

   Have a rental agreement or agent-ready address proof for the city where you will base your extension file.

7. 7

   Choose extension length and entry type

   Pick 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. Only 6- and 12-month ER extensions allow multiple entry without a new visa when you travel.

8. 8

   Submit ER extension through immigration or agent

   File at the Department of Immigration or through a registered agent with photos, fees, and your document pack.

9. 9

   Receive ER extension sticker

   After approval, your passport shows an ER extension on the E-class base. Keep copies of receipts and the new stamp.

10. 10

    Renew before expiry

    ER extensions can renew indefinitely if you still qualify. Start renewal a few weeks early with updated funds proof.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Cambodia ER rules, agent fees, and FPCS practice can change. Read official MFA and e-Visa guidance before you travel.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-06-15

Citizenship & nationality

ER is an Extension of Stay (EOS) on an Ordinary E-type visa, not a standalone embassy retirement stamp. Most nationalities follow the same two-step pattern: enter legally, then extend in country.

• •You must generally be 55 or older and show you are retired and not employed in Cambodia (pension letter, social security notice, or similar).
• •Bank statements or pension-provider letters show you can support yourself. Agents often use about USD 1,500 per month as a planning benchmark even when no fixed law is published.
• •Extension lengths are 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. Only 6- and 12-month ER extensions are multiple-entry; shorter ones lock you in until you get a new visa to return.
• •Tourist (T-class) visas are a poor base for ER. Start with E-class via embassy, airport, or evisa.gov.kh, then convert through immigration or a licensed agent.
• •Register your address in the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System (FPCS). Health insurance is not required for the visa but is strongly recommended for retirees.

Read the Cambodia MFA embassy ER guidance and evisa.gov.kh before you fly. Confirm current agent fees and FPCS steps in your city.

Best for

• •Passive or stable recurring income from pensions, rent, or dividends
• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: No

ER extensions can renew indefinitely while you stay retired and compliant. This is not permanent residence or citizenship.

Practical difficulty

easy

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated easy because the agent process is routine once you hold the correct E-class visa and retirement papers.