Jeffrey "Jeff" Gelatka
@Jeffgeo
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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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 = ...
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
How easy is it for expats to find work in Cambodia? by MichelletoCambodia
All feedback from those who have successfully found work appreciated
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
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 = ...
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
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 ...
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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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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 = ...
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
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 = ...
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
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 ...
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
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 = ...
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
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 ...
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
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????????
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