Why do you need a Work Permit in Cambodia?

A work permit in Cambodia is crucial for several reasons. It ensures you work legally, protecting you from fines or deportation. It also safeguards your employment rights and helps you meet tax obligations. Employers must obtain work permits for foreign workers, promoting fair hiring practices. Additionally, a valid work permit can provide access to benefits like healthcare and aligns with your visa status. It allows you to stay in the country during your employment. Overall, it enhances your professional credibility while working in Cambodia.

Documents and paperwork that is required to apply for a Work Permit

• Requirements from the Employee
  • Name, Gender, Date of birth and Height
  • Copy of ID and Passport
  • Copy of E-Visa
  • Current Residential Address
  • Education
  • Current Photo
  • Health Certificate
  • Details of role in the Company
• Requirements from Sponsoring Employer
  • Certificate of incorporation with the company seal
  • Official business address
  • Tax patent featuring the company stamp
  • List of all foreign and local employees (ratio must be at least 1:9)
  • The company’s articles of incorporation with Ministry of Commerce (MoC) stamp

How to apply for a Work Permit in Cambodia?

To start, you need to obtain a work visa, which can be applied for at the Cambodian Embassy in your home country or upon arrival in Cambodia, valid for 30 days.

After obtaining the work visa, you can apply for a work permit. Applications for work permits can be submitted online through the MLVT’s Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (https://www.fwcms.mlvt.gov.kh/), along with the necessary employer and employee information. This process typically takes 15 to 20 days.

The work permit is valid for one year but must be renewed between January 1 and March 31 of the year it was issued. Renewals after April 1 will incur penalties.

Reference: Acclime Cambodia