Courtesy Visa (Type C)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–5 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 month

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Free visa for employees of international NGOs that hold a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Courtesy Visa (Type C) is a specialized visa category established by the Cambodian government to facilitate the entry of personnel affiliated with international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Cambodia. This visa fills a critical gap in the immigration framework by providing a streamlined, cost-free entry mechanism for foreign professionals, volunteers, and staff members who are officially recognized as contributing to the country's development and humanitarian efforts under established legal agreements.

This visa is specifically designed for employees, volunteers, and staff of registered international NGOs that maintain a valid MoU with the Cambodian government. It is ideal for individuals moving to Cambodia to fulfill specific work or volunteer contracts. What makes this visa distinctive is its 'Gratis' status, reflecting the government's support for the work performed by these organizations, and its requirement for formal sponsorship documentation from the host organization, ensuring that all applicants are vetted and directly linked to recognized development activities.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 month

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid ordinary/normal passport.

Must be an employee of a registered NGO or organization that has a valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cambodian government.

Must have an invitation/sponsorship letter from the organization in Cambodia.

Passport must have at least 6 months validity remaining and 2 blank pages.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed visa application form.

Original passport.

One recent passport-sized photograph.

Invitation and sponsorship letter from the relevant organization in Cambodia.

Copy of valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the organization and the Cambodian government.

Employment or volunteer contract.

Copy of passport bio-page.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Free of charge
Allows work for specific NGO

Worth Knowing

Typically issued as a single-entry visa.
Strict requirement for the organization to have a valid MoU with the Cambodian government.
May require pre-screening or approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cambodia before submission.