How to Get a Retirement Visa to Cambodia?

How to Get a Retirement Visa to Cambodia?

The government of Cambodia offers many types of visas based on the differing needs of various nationalities who are coming to Cambodia. One such visa is for retired persons who want to enjoy lower expenses in Cambodia than in their home countries. So for them, a special visa called an ER retirement visa is being issued. To get that visa, there are some eligibility criteria:

• The person who wants to enter Cambodia via this visa route should not be employed. 
• The person should be over 55 years old and have retired.
• There must be supporting documents to support their claim of being retried.
• They must be financially self-sustaining to support their stay. 
• The stay period for the visa is one year and needs to be renewed after that by visiting the embassy or consulate nearby. 

As we said earlier, the Cambodian government issues various types of visas. Let's know more about the types of visas issued by them. 

Types of Cambodian Visas 

 As we mentioned, the types of visas are based on the respective countries's relationships, warmth, and economic activity. so they can get variable visa types with more benefits to the respective citizens of the country involved.

That’s the reason why some countries have visa of arrival and e-visa facilities for only a few countries. We have given a list of visas that are being issued by the government of Cambodia as per the website service fee calculation, so this is not an exhaustive list.

As the retirement visa comes under the ordinary E visa type, it might only be available for specific countries. Check the nearest Cambodian embassy or consular service for more clarification on the type of visa. 

Gratis is a Latin term that is used by most countries, meaning free, and there is no fee involved in processing the said service. And tourist multiple and business multiple mean group visa types and are classified based on the validity period. 

How to Apply for a Visa to Cambodia from the USA?

To apply for a visa to Cambodia from the USA, there are generally two ways:

Walk-in:

In this passport, the holder needs to visit the embassy physically in Washington, DC, and there are no appointments needed. The working hours of the embassy are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and the list of holidays is on the website of the embassy. 

The documents needed will differ based on the visa needs of a particular citizen. We will give details of the general documents that are required. 

• The original passport with a validity date must be older than 6 months. 
• visa application form with two recent passport-size photos, 
• a copy of the passport front page or bio page, and 
• a processing fee based on the visa type.
• The processing time for the visa will normally be 5–7 working days after the screening and verification.

After this, one can get a visa to Cambodia, whether to enjoy business or travel. 

Mail-in:

To apply via mail-in, users need to send the documents with waterproof protection in the envelope with either Fedex, UPS, or USPS with the proper tracking number and mail priority service in the case of USPS. A prepaid return envelope for returning your passport documents. 

The processing fee for this must be sent via cheque or money order in the envelope itself, and the processing period will be much longer as it will take more time to receive it, process it, and resend it via mail. 

Apart from this, certain categories of visas will be issued through e-visa, which is a very simple process and easy to get. Visit the Cambodian government's Evisa website to learn what type of visa is available for a particular citizen of the country.  

Why Retirees across the world throng to Cambodia?

 After COVID-19, the travel industry took a nosedive that only a few in business imagined, but it affected most of the tourist hotspot countries. Cambodia is one of these in southeast Asia.

It has the magnificent tourist hotspot of Angkor Wat. To attract tourists, the industry enthused retirees who have enough savings and travel on their own without much guidance. Cambodia is still a developing country with a low cost of expenditure in terms of US dollars, and last year, NASDAQ, in its separate report and International Living Report on the global retirement index, listed Cambodia as one of the top destinations for retirees in Asia.

People love this country because it has better and lower-cost health services and is safe in terms of political stability. People can live here comfortably with a little over 1,000 to 2,000 dollars per month. Compared with developed counties, the figures will skyrocket to 2 or 3 fold, which is also a plus.

Best Place for Retirees in 2024

The best place for retirees in 2024 according to the International Living Report  on the Global Retirement Index 

The index rates various countries based on factors such as visa benefits, cost of living, affinity rating, climate, healthcare, housing, and governance. This years top place is Costa Rica followed by Portugal and Mexico and as for as the Asia is concerned Malaysia is best followed by Thailand. 

Benefits of Retiring in Cambodia 

Cambodia offers lots of things for retirees to enjoy. Know what’s in Cambodia's bag to be offered.

• Cambodia has low costs and more comfortable living expenses compared to other places. With little over $1,355 for a retired couple to spend in a month, it is a bargain one can enjoy.
• It also offers affordable homes with budget internet access.
• More social places to enjoy, like calm beach pubs and bars with low-cost premium beers, are also available.
• Eating out for a couple is less costly, and it is delicious to try local cuisine delicacies.
• For dental problems, especially for older people, Cambodia has the best state-of-the-art equipment and treatments to offer.
• One can enjoy the calm and live in the moment in places that will enchant you forever with lots of good and happy memories.