Frequently Asked Questions

To get a Business Visa (EB), you must first enter Cambodia with an E-type (ordinary) visa valid for 30 days.
Once you arrive, Business Center Cambodia (BCC) handles the extension to a Business Visa for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months.

Important: For 6- and 12-month extensions, you must have a valid Cambodian work permit.

The Retirement Visa (ER) is available to anyone aged 55 or over.
✅ No bank deposit required
✅ No proof of income needed
⚠️ This visa does not allow you to work in Cambodia.

It’s the simplest way to live in Cambodia legally as a retiree.

For any long-term relocation, you must enter Cambodia with an E-type (ordinary) visa).
Once in Cambodia, this visa can be extended to a 6- or 12-month Resident Visa adapted to your situation (retirement, business, study, etc.).

Yes — in certain cases, you can obtain a 6-month Business Visa without a work permit.
BCC manages the application and extension for you, with typical timelines of:

• Standard: ~1 week
• Express: 24 hours

Resident visas are 6- and 12-month visas that:

• Are multiple-entry
• Allow you to open a bank account
• Make you eligible for a Cambodian driver’s license

The E-class includes:

• EB: Business
• ER: Retirement
• ES: Student
• EG: General
• EP: Prospection

Each corresponds to a specific situation and should be chosen carefully to avoid costly changes later.

The EP visa is for people who don’t yet have all the documents to apply for a Business Visa.

• Valid for 3 months
• Renewable only once
• Gives you time to prepare a long-term visa application

The Tourist Visa (T) is valid for 1 month and can be extended once for an additional month.
It cannot be converted to a long-term visa (Business or Retirement) without leaving Cambodia.

If you plan to stay over 2 months or work, avoid the Tourist Visa.

• Standard processing: about 1 week
• Express service: as fast as 24 hours with BCC

If you enter with a non-convertible visa (e.g., Tourist Visa) but wish to stay long term:

• You cannot extend it to a resident visa in Cambodia
• You will have to leave and re-enter with the right visa

You can get an E-visa on arrival or online, but:

For a smooth entry and fewer airline issues (like being asked for a return ticket), we highly recommend arranging your visa before departure.

• 2 blank pages in your passport
• Passport valid for 6+ months beyond the visa’s end date
• If you already have a Cambodian visa, it must be in your current passport (not an expired one)

Yes — you can change from an ER Retirement Visa to an EB Business Visa, but you must provide the required documents, such as a valid work permit.

No. Cambodian rules are clear: you must be 55+ years old to qualify for an ER Retirement Visa, regardless of your status in your home country.

Minor children accompanying a resident parent can obtain a spouse or child visa, linked to the parent’s visa.
BCC can arrange these applications together to simplify your process.

• B: Officials
• C: Courtesy / VIP / NGOs
• A: Diplomatic staff

These are not for standard relocation, but BCC can assist in special cases.

We follow a 5-step process:

1. Project analysis & choice of legal structure
2. Location search & selection
3. Contract negotiation & legal preparation
4. Company registration (licenses, patents, work permits)
5. Opening & start of operations

Yes — BCC can search and present commercial properties for purchase or rental.
Members receive exclusive offers not listed publicly.

Documents vary depending on your legal structure and activity, but generally include:

• Business license
• Patent tax registration
• Lease or purchase contract
• Work permits for foreign employees
  BCC handles the preparation and submission for you.

By law, a maximum of 10% of a company’s workforce may be foreign nationals.
BCC provides strategies and solutions to comply with this rule.

Yes — whether you are an employee or a business owner, you must have a Cambodian work permit.
BCC offers a simplified, no-travel process, handling all paperwork online.

We manage the end-to-end search for apartments, houses, commercial spaces, and land.
Our team shortlists properties based on your criteria, arranges visits, and verifies contract terms before you sign — securing a safe, hassle-free move.

Yes. Share your location, budget, and must-haves, and we’ll deliver a curated shortlist across Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot, Kep, Battambang, and more — saving you time and avoiding bad deals.

We operate nationwide, with frequent listings in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot, Kep, and Battambang — plus select seaside and investment zones across Cambodia.

Absolutely. We maintain an extensive catalog of hotels, restaurants, cafés/bakeries, and retail spaces.
Members receive exclusive “coup de cœur” opportunities that are not published publicly.

Yes — we help identify prime plots (including seafront), conduct due diligence, and guide you through negotiation and secure purchase contracts to protect your investment.

Yes. We review clauses, ensure legal compliance, and negotiate protections (bilingual Khmer–English contracts when needed).
We only move forward when the contract accurately reflects agreed terms and safeguards your interests.

Yes — we negotiate price, terms, and conditions with landlords or sellers to align with your goals, then formalize everything in a secure, enforceable contract.

Yes. We list and promote your property on our real estate website, Facebook page, and Telegram channel, and connect you with qualified buyers or tenants for a smooth transaction.

Follow BCC Immobilier Cambodia on our real estate website, Facebook, and Telegram.
We post new listings daily across housing, commercial spaces, land, and investment opportunities.