I've never heard of an NGO visa so I can't imagine what the advantages of it would be, nor how to get it. I've worked for both schools and NGOs since moving here 3½ years ago, and have never needed more than my business visa.

You don't need any documentation from anybody to get a business visa on arrival. Simply bring 2 passport photographs (4x6cm) and when you fill out the application at the immigration desk, tell them you want a business visa. It costs $25 for the first one (single-entry, 30 days). Within that first month, take that to a travel agent, and they will extend it for up to a year and convert it to multi-entry so you won't need a new visa every time you spend a weekend in Saigon or Bangkok.

A tourist visa is single-entry and can only be extended up to 90 days. At the end of it you'll have to leave and come back, so if you're planning to stay longer I would advise against it.

Ok, thanks Shucklemoon. Apparently the NGO visa is cheaper, but it's hard to find any information on it. I'll go with the business visa on arrival and just take it from there.

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I believe the NGO Visa is only available if you are working for an International NGO and they arrange it for you. I think there is a small processing fee for each extension.

The benefit in getting the NGO visa is obviously the lack of fees for those fortunate enough to be eligible. Everyone else staying long term uses the business visa and pays their way

Thanks everyone.

Do you know what's involved in trading a tourist visa for a regular (business) visa? I'll be coming in overland from Thailand, and it's my understanding that they can charge up to double the amount for the business visa at the Poipet border crossing. I'm wondering if I would be better off getting the tourist visa to start and trading it in after a month.

Nope, you can't trade visas. If you come in on a tourist visa you can have it extended once only. If you then want a business visa you must leave the country and get it on return. Then get it extended for up to one year within a month.

Maybe you could try contacting a Cambodian travel agency with an office in Poipet to assist in arranging the visa. Or try Lyna Car Rental above!

Alrighty, thanks. I think I'll just try my luck with the border crossing.

Just be stubborn. I crossed at Poipet in April, and received a business visa for the correct price, which is $25.

As far as I know there is no problem at the Poi Pet Border crossing $25. Biz Visa.

The main problem is at the Koh Kong Crossing they are just a bunch of thieves, wanting 1,600B for the Biz Visa.

I just renewed my one year visa at lucky lucky on Monivong for $278.

Ok, great. Thanks everyone. $25 it is!

This is where i get a little bit confused....all this talk about "business visas" i mean
Isnt it just another way of saying "long term" visa?
Its not as if one can get one and immediatly start up a business, is it?
Seems, from what i've read there is quite a bit of red tape to get through (and finances to put in place) beforehand

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