Academic visa routes in Kingdom of Cambodia
Thinking about Kingdom of Cambodia as a place to work? Below are the 2 Kingdom of Cambodia visa routes that most commonly fit academics, with what each one needs and a link to the official government source. Always confirm the current rules on the primary source before acting.
Also searched as: professor, lecturer, university academic.
What this means for academics
Of the 2 Kingdom of Cambodia routes that commonly fit academics, 2 need a sponsoring employer and 0 do not, and 0 can lead to permanent residence. Teaching is regulated in most destinations, so alongside the visa you should expect a separate qualification-recognition or registration step before you can teach in Kingdom of Cambodia.
The most-used skilled route into Kingdom of Cambodia overall is the EB Business Visa (E-class ordinary visa, business/employment), which also fits many academics — it is included below.
Routes that fit academics
EB Business Visa (E-class ordinary visa, business/employment)
For you if you are coming to Cambodia to work or do business: the EB is the most common long-stay visa, an extension of the E-class ordinary visa - but please read the honesty note, because working also needs a separate Work Permit.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Extensions are typically issued for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and can be renewed indefinitely; there is no permanent-residence status to graduate into.
EP Employment Visa (E-class qualified-worker sub-class)
For you if you are taking up employment in Cambodia: the EP is an E-class extension oriented towards qualified workers and employees - and, like the EB, it still needs a separate Work Permit before you can legally work.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Extensions are typically issued in periods such as 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and are renewable; there is no settled status to progress to.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa routes suit academics moving to Kingdom of Cambodia?+
Kingdom of Cambodia has 2 routes that commonly fit academics: EB Business Visa (E-class ordinary visa, business/employment), EP Employment Visa (E-class qualified-worker sub-class). The best fit depends on whether you already have an employer sponsor, your salary, and your qualifications — open any route below for its full eligibility criteria and primary government source.
Do academics need a job offer to move to Kingdom of Cambodia?+
For the routes that fit academics here, yes — all 2 require a sponsoring employer or a confirmed job offer. Securing that offer is usually the first and slowest step, so it is worth starting there.
Can academics settle permanently in Kingdom of Cambodia?+
None of the routes that most closely fit academics here are flagged as leading directly to permanent residence — they are temporary or transitional. You may still be able to switch to a settlement route later; see all Kingdom of Cambodia routes for the options.
Do academics need to requalify or register to work in Kingdom of Cambodia?+
Teaching is regulated in most destinations, so alongside the visa you should expect a separate qualification-recognition or registration step before you can teach in Kingdom of Cambodia.