Cambodia Retirement (ER) visa requirements
Cambodia's retirement visa is the ER extension of stay: from age 55, with proof of retirement and of funds but no fixed amount, for up to 12 months at a time.
What the law asks for, what the government charges, and how the application runs. Checked against Cambodia's official sources on Oct 8, 2026.
- Minimum income
- No fixed minimum The embassy sets no income or savings amount. You show that you are retired and no longer employed, with a pension statement or a social security entitlement letter, and that you have enough money to support yourself, with bank statements or a statement from your pension provider. Embassy of Cambodia, Berlin. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
- Residency
- Up to 12 months, renewable Embassy of Cambodia, Berlin; Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
- Government fees
- $35 Ordinary (type E) visa at the embassy in Washington. Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
- Lawyer
- Not required Embassy of Cambodia, Berlin; Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Who qualifies for the Retirement (ER) visa
Cambodia's retirement visa is an extension of stay, class ER, added to an ordinary (type E) visa after you arrive. It is for people aged 55 or older who have stopped working, runs for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and can be renewed without limit.
The embassy sets no income or savings amount. You show that you are retired and no longer employed, with a pension statement or a social security entitlement letter, and that you have enough money to support yourself, with bank statements or a statement from your pension provider.
A 1 or 3 month extension is single entry: you cannot leave Cambodia and come back on it. Only the 6 and 12 month extensions allow multiple entries.
The retirement extension is for people who are no longer employed. To work in Cambodia you need a business visa and a work permit, which your employer applies for.
Overstaying brings a fine with no upper limit, and can lead to detention and deportation. After more than 30 days of overstay you must leave Cambodia and pay the fine.
Your passport must stay valid at least six months beyond any extension of stay.
Retirement (ER) visa documents
This visa
- Proof that you are retired and no longer employed, such as a pension statement or a social security entitlement letter
- Proof of enough funds to support yourself: bank statements or a statement from your pension provider
Embassy of Cambodia, Berlin. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Every residence permit
- Original passport valid at least six months from the date of entry, with one blank page for the visa sticker
- Visa application form with one 2x2 inch passport photo taken within the last six months
- Photocopy of the passport data page
- Photocopy of your most recent Cambodian visa, if you have one
Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Retirement (ER) visa fees
| Ordinary (type E) visa at the embassy in Washington | $35 |
Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026. Lawyer and agency fees are not set by law; ask for a fixed written quote.
How the application runs
- Get the type E visaApply for the ordinary (type E) visa at a Cambodian embassy or consulate, or online through the e-Visa platform. It lets you enter Cambodia and stay 30 days.
- Fill in the e-Arrival cardIf you fly into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap or Sihanoukville, submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival card within 7 days before you land, even if you already hold a visa.
- Get registered in FPCSYour hotel, guesthouse or landlord registers you in the Foreigners Present in Cambodia System; if you own your home you register yourself in the app. Without it you may be refused an extension.
- Apply for the ER extensionBefore your 30 days end, apply for the retirement extension of stay at the immigration office or through a visa agent, with your proof of retirement and of funds.
- Choose the length, then renewA 1 or 3 month extension is single entry, so leaving Cambodia ends it. A 6 or 12 month extension allows multiple entries. Renew it before it runs out.
Other ways to live in Cambodia
Ordinary visa (type E)
The entry visa every long stay starts from, which the embassy calls the business visa: single entry, a 30-day stay, $35 at the embassy in Washington, against a letter of invitation from a company in Cambodia or a letter from the company sending you. The immigration office extends it in Cambodia.
Embassy of Cambodia; GOV.UK. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Tourist visa (type T)
A single-entry visa with a 30-day stay, available as an e-visa, on arrival or from an embassy ($30 at the embassy in Washington). It can be extended once, for another 30 days, at the Cambodia Immigration Office.
Embassy of Cambodia; GOV.UK; Travel.gc.ca. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Khmer visa (type K)
For Cambodians holding a foreign passport and children born abroad to a Cambodian parent. It is free, allows multiple entries and lasts until the passport expires; only one K visa is issued per passport, at an embassy.
Embassy of Cambodia. Checked Oct 8, 2026.
Retirement (ER) visa questions
Does Cambodia have a retirement visa?
Yes, as an extension of stay rather than an entry visa. You enter on the ordinary (type E) visa, which gives 30 days, then apply in Cambodia for the retirement (ER) extension. It is for people aged 55 or older who are retired and can show enough funds.
Can a US passport holder stay in Cambodia for 12 months?
Yes. The retirement (ER) extension of stay is granted for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and can be renewed without limit. The 6 and 12 month extensions allow multiple entries; the 1 and 3 month ones are single entry.
How much income do I need for the Cambodia retirement visa?
No amount is set. You show proof that you are retired, such as a pension statement or a social security entitlement letter, and bank or pension statements showing you can support yourself.
