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DoctorMason

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Lives in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk

Speaks Inglis

Registration: 24 April 2020

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3 years ago
Thomasaj99

Any ideas what will happen to tourists 'stranded' in Cambodia? by Thomasaj99

Hello everyone I came to Cambodia (Siem Reap) on a 30 day tourist visa on March 11, 2020. The borders were closed about 2 weeks after my arrival and I was told by a reputable travel agency that there was no need to extend your visa (I wanted to ...

DoctorMason

Consider yourself fortunate! I went to VN then arrived in Kuala Lumpur on March 7th in 2020 with a laptop and the clothes on my back. Heard a 14 day lockdown was approaching and have been unable to return to KH or VN since. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! I ... Read More

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3 years ago
Cheryl

What struck you about Cambodia? by Cheryl

Hello everybody, When you first settled in Cambodia, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in Cambodia and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be what you ...

DoctorMason

ANTI BLACK RACISM FROM Cambodia Expats Online TEAM when attempting to place an ad to hire people with Woocommerce or WordPress skills for a jobs development project. As my photo appears on top of the homepage and I'm Black American the editors ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
Jillyt

Visa Runs ??? by Jillyt

Hi - I am a 67 year old woman who plans to come to Malaysia with my daughter and son-in-law and their 2 year old child. They have posts at an International School and their visas will be sorted out by the school. However, I want to come on a Visitor ...

DoctorMason

Us USA passport holders enjoy 90 days upon arrival, also. Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Requirements for entering Cambodia as foreigner by JoeKhmer

These are the requirements in effect now, changes can be expected any day, keep up with the news! You need to have a visa before you travel, all visas on arrival are suspended. Go to your nearest Cambodian embassy/consulate and apply for an E-type ...

DoctorMason

Last Thursday the Cambodian Embassy in Malaysia informed me that I could re-enter KH via flying from Singapore. Another resident complained that only daily workers may cross the MY-SG borders. Tuesday I'll personally visit the SG Embassy for ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Requirements for entering Cambodia as foreigner by JoeKhmer

These are the requirements in effect now, changes can be expected any day, keep up with the news! You need to have a visa before you travel, all visas on arrival are suspended. Go to your nearest Cambodian embassy/consulate and apply for an E-type ...

DoctorMason

They have retirement visa in Vietnam? Thats news.Yes, I'm a USA pensioner with a DL class Visa, good for 365 days. Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Requirements for entering Cambodia as foreigner by JoeKhmer

These are the requirements in effect now, changes can be expected any day, keep up with the news! You need to have a visa before you travel, all visas on arrival are suspended. Go to your nearest Cambodian embassy/consulate and apply for an E-type ...

DoctorMason

My ER Visa expires end of Jan 2021 and as soon as I can exit Kuala Lumpur I'll return to Sihanoukville, where my monthly rent is around $150 USD. Have been paying for it located in OP-02. I too moved out due to the heavy construction, and went ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

The lessons of the crisis in Cambodia by Loïc

Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Cambodia and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we ...

DoctorMason

Due to the heavy construction activities in SHV, I'd gone into VN just South of Hanoi searching for a temporary apartment. March 10th I went to Kuala Lumpur to visit friends, a city I've been to 7-8 times, and spent the lockdown here. As ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
paulthepom

Cambodian border closed? by paulthepom

Air Asia and Uk.Gov sites are still showing the border is open to Cambodia . . . I have a flight booked for 22nd April from Malaysia . . . any information would be very helpful cheers

DoctorMason

I have already an ER Visa expiring in Jan. Currently in K.L. and looking forward to getting back to KH. Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
paulthepom

Cambodian border closed? by paulthepom

Air Asia and Uk.Gov sites are still showing the border is open to Cambodia . . . I have a flight booked for 22nd April from Malaysia . . . any information would be very helpful cheers

DoctorMason

" Get a 50k insurance that covers covid-19" Any links to the most popular firms? Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
DoctorMason

Lockdown: Flights to VN or KH for Americans by DoctorMason

Hi, Came to KL on March 10th from Hanoi, with a 12 months Retirement Visa for VN and 12 months multiple entry retirement Visa for KH. Been locked down in KL Sentral and ready to return to VN. Was in a Hotel there and left laptops, clothing, ...

DoctorMason

Still in K.L., No Police Permit available. Bus station closed and "friend" didn't want to drive that far. Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
paulthepom

Cambodian border closed? by paulthepom

Air Asia and Uk.Gov sites are still showing the border is open to Cambodia . . . I have a flight booked for 22nd April from Malaysia . . . any information would be very helpful cheers

DoctorMason

What are my chances of getting from Kuala Lumpur back into Sihanoukville? Or even into VN? Thanks. Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
paulthepom

Cambodian border closed? by paulthepom

Air Asia and Uk.Gov sites are still showing the border is open to Cambodia . . . I have a flight booked for 22nd April from Malaysia . . . any information would be very helpful cheers

DoctorMason

As visa on arrival is not possible at the moment you need a visa from the embassy. JoeSo sad to read your honest reports. Was thinking even though I speak very little Khmer, that my companion Mr. Benjamin Franklin could open doors and allow me ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended by JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended The travel restrictions enforced on passengers from six countries to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. The order was issued on March 16 at the height of Cambodia’s ...

DoctorMason

The high rollers in SHV arrive in limos and leave in tuk tuks. From my Khmer friend in Otres village. Lol.:lol: :lol: Just think of how if you could arrange to be "a friend" they referred their friends to, telling their friends to ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended by JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended The travel restrictions enforced on passengers from six countries to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. The order was issued on March 16 at the height of Cambodia’s ...

DoctorMason

The ladies are living in tents & drinking 50 cent beers.😆 Obviously the high rollers from the casinos haven’t been throwing much cash in their direction.Great opportunity here, right? Go to a 2nd hand store and dress up a couple ... Read More

DoctorMason replied to a thread
4 years ago
JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended by JoeKhmer

Entry ban for passengers from six counties extended The travel restrictions enforced on passengers from six countries to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. The order was issued on March 16 at the height of Cambodia’s ...

DoctorMason

You’ve got the DL...that’s better.I was moving up just a few hours south of Hanoi, into Ha Tinh mainly because SHV is like a catepillar going into a caccoon. Construction everywhere. I've been living in the OP - 02 area for coupla ... Read More