annieinpp
Australian expat in Cambodia
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Australian
Lives in Phnom Penh
Registration: 30 June 2012
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Health insurance plan by hmartires
Hello. Can some one advise on a good and affordable Health insurance plan for expats in Cambodia that cover any medical assistance in the country as well as evacuation/repatriation? How much it costs and which are the most reliable companies either ...
I don't yet know of a good one. But I can recommend that you avoid Healthcare International Global Network Ltd. They try everything to avoid paying your claim. Read More
Expatriates Health Insurance in Cambodia- help by Sandara
I'm an expat, planning on spending most of my life here in Cambodia. I want to get health insurance that isn't too expensive but will still cover me if I go traveling or whatever. Right now, I've been recommended to go for global health Asia...do ...
Try sourcing expat insurance online from UK/USA - in my experience you can get better rates than buying it in Cambodia. You can normally reduce your annual cost by finding a policy with an increased excess. Or a policy that covers ... Read More
Shipping household goods to PP by nosmoht
I am wanting to ship household items to PP and am wondering if others have done this and how.The goods are less than a container load,about 2m3,they will be on plastic pallets (regulations)and boxed and shrink wrapped. Would this be ok.Thanks,Dave.
We successfully forwarded personal effects from Oz to PP. We used a freight-forwarder in Australia (just rang around and took the best quote) and a customs agent in Phnom Penh. The freight forwarder organised shipping to PP and the customs agent ... Read More
Business Visa by Afonso
Hello to all! I have taken a 1month E-Visa for my arrival in Phnom Penh International Airport, but would like to extend it for a business visa valid for 3 months, single entry. Can this process be done on my arrival at the airport? Or can I just ...
You need to provide a passport photo. Although I have heard that if you don't have it you just pay an extra $1-$2. Read More
Drivers lic and visa info please by Les66
Hi all, greetings from oz!! Does anyone know how many days it takes to upgrade to a 12mth visa and obtain a lic, including practical, in Phnom Penh? Does a booking need to be made in advance for the drivers lic? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Yes, very. Lucky Lucky and New New on Monivong St are popular and well known, but there are plenty of others. Read More
Drivers lic and visa info please by Les66
Hi all, greetings from oz!! Does anyone know how many days it takes to upgrade to a 12mth visa and obtain a lic, including practical, in Phnom Penh? Does a booking need to be made in advance for the drivers lic? Any advice greatly appreciated.
On arrival get an ordinary visa (commonly referred to as a business visa) for $25. (Do not get the $20 tourist visa). Then get a 12 month extension (same visa type) through an agent. Read More
Buying a car or bike. by Les66
I have noticed vehicles advertised with or without 'tax'. Could someone explain this please? Thank you.
There are two taxes for cars: 1. Annual Tax - This is bought every year and the price is determined on the engine size of the vehicle. Starting at less than a dollar for a small motorcycle, a Honda CRV is around $25pa, and then from 3 litre ... Read More
Drivers lic and visa info please by Les66
Hi all, greetings from oz!! Does anyone know how many days it takes to upgrade to a 12mth visa and obtain a lic, including practical, in Phnom Penh? Does a booking need to be made in advance for the drivers lic? Any advice greatly appreciated.
If you have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and Visa you can get a 13-month Cambodian licence - no test required. Simply go to a an agent, you will need to provide your Australian licence and a passport photo or 2. They'll issue you with a ... Read More
customs: what do they allow? by Keplife
hi all plan on travelling to cambodia. wanted to pack my own laptop, hair and body products in original container will custom allow this or should i wait and buy all this there? if cannot bring laptop can i just wait get a mailing address and order ...
If they are in your luggage I wouldn't worry. I also wouldn't worry about about your hair and body products - unless you are bringing in huge quantities. If it appears that they are for your own personal use you should be fine. Of course, if ... Read More
customs: what do they allow? by Keplife
hi all plan on travelling to cambodia. wanted to pack my own laptop, hair and body products in original container will custom allow this or should i wait and buy all this there? if cannot bring laptop can i just wait get a mailing address and order ...
As far as I am aware used personal effects, including laptops, should be fine. If it's new it can be taxed. We have been stopped by customs when we brought something in the original box, even though it was used. But if it's in your bag it should ... Read More
Passport expired years ago by Keplife
greetings, im an american whose passport expired years ago and i don't have it. i will be getting a new pp in a couple of days. since my new passport will only be a few days old, do i have to wait another 4 months before i can qualify to travel to ...
I've never heard any requirement for how long you've had the passport, as the previous poster mentioned there are requirements for how much validity it has. I arrived with a 2-month old passport. Read More
Passport size photos??? by jimilangdon
Hello friends. I am very new to the city and appear to be hopelessly lost. I wonder if any firmly established expats out there could kindly direct me to a place around town I can have my passport photos taken? It seems they are needed by each school ...
Would love to help, but I don't actually know a lot about good guesthouses here as I haven't needed one. Hopefully someone else will help out! Read More
Passport size photos??? by jimilangdon
Hello friends. I am very new to the city and appear to be hopelessly lost. I wonder if any firmly established expats out there could kindly direct me to a place around town I can have my passport photos taken? It seems they are needed by each school ...
You will indeed need a lot if you stay here for any length of time. You can get them at virtually any photo store and they are not expensive. I normally go to a place a couple of blocks up from Lucky Supermarket on Sihanouk Boulevard. Can't ... Read More
LED bulbs by adhiambojp
Hi. I'd like to save electricity fee. Where can I buy LED lights in Phnom Penh?
There's a good electrical and lighting shop on Monivong Boulevard. I don't know the name of it, but it's on the right as you head north, just after street 214. There's normally a bunch of fancy looking street lights on display out the front. Not ... Read More
Malt Exract by reg butler
Hi All, Does anyone out there know where in PP I can buy Malt Extract. PP seems to have no Health Food Shops Thanks Reg
Health food is not really my thing, but Naturae at The 240 hotel on street 240 stocks a small selection of health foods. I have no idea whether they have malt extract. The Food Pantry in The Living Room cafe also has some gluten free stuff, may ... Read More