Cambodia•AsiaKhmer Visa (Type-K)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special visa for ethnic Khmer or those of Cambodian descent holding foreign passports. Free lifetime visa with multiple entries. Duration of stay is permanent.
The Khmer Visa (K-class) is a special visa for individuals of Cambodian descent or ethnicity who hold foreign passports. It recognizes the connection to the Cambodian homeland and is issued as a courtesy to diaspora members.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid foreign passport
Passport held by person of Khmer descent
Khmer birth certificate or ID
Certified copy proving Khmer nationality
Parent documents
Birth/marriage certificate of Khmer parent for those born abroad
Marriage certificate
If applicable, showing Khmer spouse
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Advantages
- Free visa (official)
- Lifetime validity
- Multiple entries
- Permanent stay allowed
- No renewal needed
Considerations
- Limited to Khmer ethnic descent
- Unofficial fees sometimes charged
- Requires heritage documentation
- Not available to all nationalities
Application Process
Prove Khmer descent
Have documentation proving Khmer or Cambodian heritage
Apply at embassy
Submit application at Cambodian embassy/consulate
Submit documents
Provide passport, birth/marriage certificates, and heritage proof
Processing
Embassy verifies Khmer descent, typically 3 working days
Receive visa
K-visa issued for lifetime with multiple entries
Application Forms
K-Visa Application
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