Immigration
Visa classes under the 1994 Immigration Law, with work permits separate
The Law on Immigration 1994 governs entry and stay. Business visas (class E) are the usual base for foreign workers, but a separate work permit and employment book from the Ministry of Labour is legally required and is enforced through periodic inspections. Foreign worker quotas nominally limit foreign staff to a proportion of the workforce.
Governing law
- Law on Immigration, 1994 — Entry, visas and stay.
- Labour Law, 1997 (arts. 261-264 — Work permit and employment book requirements.)
In practice
Ordinary (E-class) visas support business stay and are extendable in-country. A separate work permit from MLVT is required for foreign employees, renewed annually. Foreign employee quotas apply as a percentage of Khmer staff, with exemptions obtainable. Visa on arrival and e-visa are available for tourism for many nationalities. Holding a business visa without a work permit is a common and enforced non-compliance — the two are separate requirements. The Foreign Workers Centralised Management System is the filing route for permits and quota applications.