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Cambodia caps T-class tourist visa stays at 60 days total
Cambodia continues to enforce a 30-day validity period for standard tourist visas with a single 30-day extension allowed. Long-stay visitors must transition to E-class ordinary visas to access 12-month extensions for business, retirement, or job-seeking purposes.
Chinese travelers can skip Cambodia visa fees and 14 day stay limits until Oct. 15
Cambodia has launched a four-month pilot program allowing Chinese nationals to enter the country multiple times for up to 14 days without visa fees or applications. The initiative runs through Oct. 15 and aims to boost regional tourism arrivals.
ASEAN Single Window 2.0 will cut trade costs for 10 member states
The 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu reaffirmed regional steps that affect travelers and cross-border movement, including work on ASEAN Connectivity, the ASEAN Single Window 2.0, and expanded customs transit participation. It also welcomed Myanmar as the seventh member of the ASEAN Customs Transit System and called for Brunei and Indonesia to join, which could eventually make regional freight and related movement easier to manage across multiple ASEAN states.
Cambodia confirms viral African deportation notice is a forgery
Cambodian authorities have officially debunked a viral social media notice claiming that African residents were being ordered to depart the country. The clarification ensures that existing visa and residency policies remain unchanged for foreign nationals from the region.
The Small Print in the Schengen Entry/Exit System for Remote Workers
The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 2026-04-10 across the external border crossing points of the countries using it, replacing passport stamping with digital records for non-EU short-stay travelers. For travelers from Southeast Asia, this affects short trips to the Schengen area by making border checks more automated and adding biometric registration requirements at entry and exit.
US Implements Visa Bonds for Cambodian Nationals
Cambodian nationals applying for US business or tourist visas may be required to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000. This change primarily affects Cambodian citizens and dual nationals living in Cambodia who plan to travel to the United States.
Cambodia’s Golden Visa: Requirements, Costs, Timeline
Cambodia has introduced a new 10-year residency permit that includes work authorization and a pathway to citizenship after five years. This program offers a long-term alternative for high-net-worth expats and investors seeking stability and legal employment rights.
Understanding Cambodia's Dual Citizenship Registration
Starting in 2026, Cambodia will enforce an amended Nationality Law requiring dual citizens to register their foreign passports. The update also establishes a formal statutory pathway for long-term residents seeking citizenship, providing more legal clarity for those looking to settle permanently.