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Jeffrey "Jeff" Gelatka

@Jeffgeo

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American expat in Cambodia

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About me

American

Lives in Siem Reap

Speaks English only (But can order beer in many)

Registration: 12 July 2014

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Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
rarky

Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky

Types of Visa VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) 1 - T-Type (Tourist) - VOA • Cost = ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

That depends on what you value your time as. I personally having done a "personal" extended visa and it only did it once.... I now have and will gladly pay almost any price to NOT go through the trouble myself. Yet, if ya wanna waste half ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
MichelletoCambodia

How easy is it for expats to find work in Cambodia? by MichelletoCambodia

All feedback from those who have successfully found work appreciated

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Just a bit of levity coming - After living here a few years, I thought when ya said 3-5 day weekends.... that ya really meant there is an occasional 3 to 5 day workweek here. - There is quite a few holidays that the Khmer's celebrate and have. ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
rarky

Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky

Types of Visa VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) 1 - T-Type (Tourist) - VOA • Cost = ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Y'all be careful when telling the newbie types coming in for the first time... of the visas here.... Makes sure ya clear between a "Tourist"... "T" visa and and "ordinary" or "E" (also sometimes referred ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Studying in Cambodia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Cambodia? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

LOL :lol: Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Studying in Cambodia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Cambodia? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

I hope this was a computer generated question. As infamous as the education system and schools, universities are in Cambodia with their overall lack of overall standards... why would anyone even consider to contemplate coming here? In fact all the ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
cindykern

Invaluable advice for potential expats!! by cindykern

American woman offering advice to anyone interested in relocating to Cambodia. Before selling everything you own to start life anew in Siem Reap, let my experience help guide you! Frank, honest and very helpful discussions you SHOULD NOT be without ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Would love too but... to be honest, I've only been here going three years and I am getting ready to bail out of here. Don't get me wrong, it is a great area of the world. The people are nice, respectful, sweet but not to my ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
cindykern

Invaluable advice for potential expats!! by cindykern

American woman offering advice to anyone interested in relocating to Cambodia. Before selling everything you own to start life anew in Siem Reap, let my experience help guide you! Frank, honest and very helpful discussions you SHOULD NOT be without ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

LOL for swimming I can tell ya the Andaman Sea is much nicer than the Tonle Sap to swim in! If the Beach in a necessity you gotta pick Phuket over SR. If Cambodia is what you decide then you may want to check out the Sihanoukville area - it is on ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
iMap

3g consistency within 1 km radius in central area of siem reap? by iMap

Hi guys, so we work online. I plan to have usb dongle/phone hotspot as backup internet in case all fast connections fail. I assume 3g will still be there. My online work can still function within 3mbps speed so no problem at that speed. What I ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

I can't speak of the higher costing plans/services but as far as the inexpensive 4 MB service.... Good luck! The only consistency is that it will be inconsistent. The jitter or line stability is very poor from the three companies I've tried. ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Wimbleton

FILIPINA VISA RENEWAL ? by Wimbleton

Hi filipinas get a 21 day entrance to Cambodia Does any one know how long they can extend their Renewal without leaving the country? Thx

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Just remember an "E" visa (ordinary not a tourist visa "T")) is only valid for thirty days - Then you can renew for up to either 3, 6, or 12 months. Also remember that you cannot have multiple entry (in and out) on the 3 month ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
rarky

Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky

Types of Visa VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) 1 - T-Type (Tourist) - VOA • Cost = ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Normally three business days if ya have and agent do it for you. If ya wanna go to PP and do it yourself, an afternoon or morning. Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
rarky

Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky

Types of Visa VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) 1 - T-Type (Tourist) - VOA • Cost = ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Hannes3 - yeah many say that - So please do it yourself. My money is on that if ya gotta do another extension - you are gonna be willing to pay twice that not to do it again yourself! It is called live and learn :) Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
chrisbeit

moving to Siem Reap by chrisbeit

Well finally I am in the last month of a year long decision to retire and move from Australia to Siem Reap. I am looking forward to the change but still have some concerns, mainly about the Health situation. But I think it will work out. If anyone ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

I'll be glad to help ya anyway I can. As an US expat whose been here now in SR for over two years I am pretty much over the shock. If ya got any questions or wanna ask something feel free to ask away or PM me. You might wanna get up on the SR ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
rarky

Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky

Types of Visa VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) 1 - T-Type (Tourist) - VOA • Cost = ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

I am fairly (99.9%) certain that if you are wanting an "ordinary' visa (Cambodian government identification as an "E" visa often called 'ordinary' and NOT repeat NOT a "tourist" or their identified "T" ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kenjee

Environmental protection in Cambodia by Kenjee

Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Cambodia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

RKGCAMBO - A bit touchy today are we? LOL - Perhaps if you were to substitute the the word "mentality" for the phrase "Local natives, Khmer, people of Cambodia's daily actions", would ease your appearent ire. If my comments ... Read More

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka
Jeffgeo replied to a thread
8 years ago
chrisbeit

makeup of flats - Why there are no or only small kitchens? by chrisbeit

Can any one tell me why every flat I have been offered in S. R. has a small or no kitchen area? doesn't any one cook when they retire????????

Jeffrey "Jeff"  Gelatka

Haven't ya noticed that the Khmer are small people? See many over weight Khmer? Small, thin people consume, eat small meals made in small kitchens. Read More