Cambodia · Student
Cambodia Student extension (ES)
First stay: 1 yr
ES extension of stay (student extension of E-class ordinary status)
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Key facts
Student extension (ES) is a student route for Cambodia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 1 yr
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
Extensions of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months can be renewed.
Where to applyInside the country
Applied for in Cambodia as an extension of a Visa E stay through the immigration extension system.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International CooperationGeneral Department of Immigration
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Cambodia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The extension is for students at a registered Cambodian school.
What you must show1
- Proof of funds is required.
Documents1
- An enrolment letter from a registered Cambodian school is required.
Steps2
- Enter on Visa E, which allows a 30-day stay.
- Apply for the extension of stay after entry at the Cambodian immigration department.
After you arrive1
- ES extensions are available for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and can be renewed repeatedly.
What happens at day 182
How Cambodia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 182 days in any 12-month period ending in the tax yearPresence in Cambodia that makes an individual resident for salary tax (Law on Taxation, Article 42).
- More than 182 days in a calendar yearPresence in Cambodia that makes an individual a resident taxpayer for tax on profits (Law on Taxation, Article 3).
- Foreign-source income
Resident employees pay progressive monthly salary tax from 0% to 20% on Cambodian-source and foreign-source salary; non-residents pay a flat 20% withheld by the employer on Cambodian-source salary.
All tax rules for Cambodia Tax records checked
Full official text
In-country study extension of Visa E for students at a registered Cambodian school. 1 2
Requirements
- The extension is for students at a registered Cambodian school. 1
- Proof of funds is required. 1
- An enrolment letter from a registered Cambodian school is required. 1
- Enter on Visa E, which allows a 30-day stay. 2
- Apply for the extension of stay after entry at the Cambodian immigration department. 2
- ES extensions are available for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months and can be renewed repeatedly. 1 2
Stay
- Extension of stay options of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months; 1 and 3 month extensions are single entry, 6 and 12 month extensions are multiple entry; renewable.
- First stay: 1 to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- Entry on Visa E up to 1 month: 30 days from entry; visa valid 3 months from issue, single entry.
- E-class extension of stay (ES) up to 12 months: Options of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months; renewable.
Work
ES does not authorise employment.
Official sources
- The Cambodia Retirement Visa (ER) and E-class extensions of stay · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin) · checked 2026-10-12
- Handbook on Investing in Cambodia (July 2023) · Council for the Development of Cambodia (with Australian DFAT) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2023-07
- eGDI Visa Extension System · General Department of Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
Student extension (ES) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student extension (ES) | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Student extension (ES)?
Extension of stay options of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months; 1 and 3 month extensions are single entry, 6 and 12 month extensions are multiple entry; renewable.
Can I work on the Student extension (ES)?
ES does not authorise employment.
How are Student extension (ES) holders taxed in Cambodia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student extension (ES). The standard rules apply: Resident employees pay progressive monthly salary tax from 0% to 20% on Cambodian-source and foreign-source salary; non-residents pay a flat 20% withheld by the employer on Cambodian-source salary.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- The Cambodia Retirement Visa (ER) and E-class extensions of stay · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Berlin) · checked 2026-10-12
- Handbook on Investing in Cambodia (July 2023) · Council for the Development of Cambodia (with Australian DFAT) · checked 2026-10-10
- eGDI Visa Extension System · General Department of Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
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