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EG Job-Seeking Visa (E-class job-seeking sub-class)
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For you if you are coming to Cambodia to look for work or get set up before a job starts: the EG is the E-class general sub-class often used while you are job-seeking - and it does not, on its own, let you work.
- Processing time
- Indicative only. The E-class visa and extension run on their own timelines; confirm current timing on the official immigration page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only. Fees apply for the E-class visa and each extension; refer to the official page for current amounts.
- Typical duration
- Extensions are typically issued in shorter periods such as 1, 3 or 6 months while you are getting established; renewable, with no settled status to reach.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The EG is the general sub-class of Cambodia's E-class ordinary visa, commonly used by people who arrive to look for a job, get established, or stay on after their initial entry before a role is confirmed. It buys you time and a lawful basis while you sort out your plans. Honesty box - please read: the EG visa does not authorise employment by itself. Once you have a job you would typically move to a business or employment sub-class and obtain a separate Work Permit. And, as with all E-class sub-classes, there is no permanent-residence pathway - staying long term means renewing. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm on the official immigration page.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You enter Cambodia on the E-class ordinary visa.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ✓You extend it into the EG general sub-class while job-seeking or getting established.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ✓You move to an employment sub-class and obtain a Work Permit once you have a job.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ✓You renew the extension before it expires to keep your stay lawful.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
Common blockers
- !Trying to work on the EG sub-class, which does not authorise employment.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- !Expecting the EG to lead to permanent residence; long stays come from renewing the visa.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- !Letting the extension lapse and breaking your lawful stay.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and your E-class ordinary visa.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ·Evidence of means to support yourself while job-seeking.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ·Documents supporting your purpose for staying in Cambodia.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
- ·Any further documents the extension process requires.General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Obtain the E-class ordinary visa before travel or on arrival.
Build the evidence pack
Gather proof you can support yourself while you look for work.
Submit through the official channel
Apply inside Cambodia to extend into the EG general sub-class through the official channel.
After approval
After you find a job, switch to an employment sub-class and obtain a Work Permit.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official EG Job-Seeking Visa (E-class job-seeking sub-class) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for EG Job-Seeking Visa (E-class job-seeking sub-class).
General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work on an EG job-seeking visa?+
No. The EG general sub-class gives you a lawful basis to stay while you look for work or get established, but it does not authorise employment by itself. Once you have a job, you would move to a business or employment sub-class and obtain a separate Work Permit. Confirm the right steps for your situation on the official immigration page.
How is the EG different from the EB?+
They are both E-class sub-classes, but they are used at different stages. The EG general sub-class is often used while you are job-seeking or getting set up, while the EB is the broad business and employment sub-class you use once you are working or running a business. People commonly move from EG to EB. Check which fits your situation on the official page.
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