Moving to Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia covers an area of 181,040 sq. km. (69,900 sq. mi.). It is bordered on the northwest by Thailand, on the north by Laos, and on the east and southeast by Vietnam. Cambod
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Capital
Phnom Penh
Region
Asia (South-Eastern Asia)
Currency
KHR
Cost of Living Index
34.8
Net Monthly Salary
1317
Healthcare
Mixed
Safety Index
N/A
Rent Index
10.0
Quality Index
N/A
Country Profile
In-depth facts & data for Cambodia· Updated 2026-06-02
The Kingdom of Cambodia covers an area of 181,040 sq. km. (69,900 sq. mi.). It is bordered on the northwest by Thailand, on the north by Laos, and on the east and southeast by Vietnam. Cambodia has a short coastline along the Gulf of Thailand where the main port and popular weekend destination, Sihanoukville, is locate…
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Government jobs in Cambodia
- Cambodia Government Jobs · Cambodia public employment authority
Official Languages
Official Links
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cambodia — e-Visa
Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps.
Newcomer Checklist
- - Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel
- - Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required
- - Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps
- - Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels
Local Services & Setup
Banking: Confirm newcomer-friendly banks locally.
Fintech: Confirm available local payment apps.
Healthcare access: Limited
Health waiting period: 180 day(s)
Emergency & Safety
Save local emergency, police, medical, embassy, and fraud-reporting contacts after arrival. Check official government portals before relying on third-party lists.
Crime index: N/A · Safety index: N/A
Settlement Funds & Financial Notes
Settlement funds guidance is being added for this country.
City-Level Cost Snapshot
| City | Single monthly | Family monthly | 1BR center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | €552 – €644 | €1,564 – €1,840 | €221 – €258 |
Who Qualifies Best
Qualification profile data is being added for this country.
Official vs Reality
Reality-check comparisons are being added for this country.
Sources & References
Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules.
- MigrantIQ country profile
Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07.
- World Bank and public data sources
Used for economic and country-level indicators where available.
- Numbeo and public cost datasets
Used for cost-of-living signals for Cambodia where available.
Foreign embassies in Cambodia
41 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below.
- Canada Embassyoffice Phnompenh Cambodia — 🇨🇦 Canada, Phnompenh
- Consulate of Austria in Phnompenh, Cambodia — 🇦🇹 Austria, Phnompenh
- Consulate of Belarus in Phnompenh, Cambodia — 🇧🇾 Belarus, Phnompenh
- Consulate of Belgium in Phnompenh, Cambodia — 🇧🇪 Belgium, Phnompenh
- Consulate of Denmark in Phnompenh, Cambodia — 🇩🇰 Denmark, Phnompenh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verify your visa pathway, legal rights and duties, expected monthly costs, and safe housing setup before travel.
Use the scam alerts section for active patterns and red flags, then confirm every paid service through official channels.
Start with visa eligibility, then create a realistic budget and shortlist temporary housing. Banking setup usually follows legal arrival steps.