Foreigner Work Permit in Cambodia
According to the Cambodian Labour Law, Articles 261, 264, 265 and Prakas No. 196, dated August 20, 2014; all foreign nationals working in the Kingdom are required to hold a work permit.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MOLVT) has decided to upgrade from a manual to an online system (Central Management System). An online processing system has been established in cooperation with a private company (E-Solution). It is effective by January, 2017.
E (Business) visa is for employment in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Though, you are required to apply for a work permit if you start holding E (Business)-multiple entries visa.
All E(Business) visa holders in the Kingdom now can apply for your work permit online through www.fwcms.mlvt.gov.kh. Also, you can apply for your work permit through any trusted agent if you don’t know how to complete the process by yourself. If you entrust Making It Easy, the following are our procedures:
Required Checklist for Employer (registered employer):
-Company incorporation certificate issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC)
-Articles of Incorporation with MOC (if applicant is a shareholder only)
-Patent certificate issued by the General Department of Taxation (GDT)
-Validated passport
-First E(Business) visa
-Current E(Business) visa
-Passport photo (4x6mm, white background, 2 pieces)
-Medical checkup certificate
-Current work permit card (for renewal only)
Required Checklist for Employee (registered employee):
-Quota/Employee registration certificate with MOLVT
-Employment contract in Khmer
-Validated passport
-First E(Business) visa
-Current E(Business) visa
-Passport photo (4x6mm, white background, 2 pieces)
-Medical checkup certificate
-Current work permit card (for renewal only)
Required Checklist for Self-Employed/Freelancer (He/She is not a registered employer, nor a registered employee. He/She makes a living in Cambodia and holding E-Business visa.):
-Residency permit issued by the Sangkat office
-Validated passport
-First E(Business) visa
-Current E(Business) visa
-Passport photo (4x6mm, white background, 6 pieces)
-Medical checkup certificate
-Current work permit card (for renewal only)
Processing Period:
15-20 working days after all supporting documents are submitted and payment is made
Fees:
-$219 (employer), $229 (employee), $259 (self-employed/freelancer) per calendar year
-Inclusive of all government charges and service charges
-Exclusive of any recall penalties, late renewal penalties or VAT
-The indicated fee is subject to revise
Payment Methods:
-Cash
-Bank deposit
-Bank transfer
Notice:
-Work permit expires on December 31st.
-Work permit renewal needs to be submitted between 1st January to 31st March. Late renewal is subject to penalty.
-Late renewal penalty is $10 times 90 days. The penalty starts from April 1st unless notified by the MOLVT.
-Recall penalty is $100/year (the calendar year that the passport holder holds E (Business visa).
-We can also arrange all supporting documents for you if needed.
