kernow2017
American looking for information about Cambodia
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18
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Phnom Penh
Speaks English (fluent) French (very basic)
Registration: 10 May 2017
Activity
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
@geolefrench: I am not that courageous, but have learned a lot. I am moving from the Philippines to Panama - no more Asian countries for me. Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
@Cynthiavilla: Do you, perhaps, have any interest in the sale of Condominiums? I am aware that foreigners can purchase a condo, because they will not own the land - but most condos are too small and the monthly fees to management agents are ... Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
HEED daenr's words - he is ABSOLUTELY 100% correct. View EVERY SINGLE Filipino you meet - even if from a Church (which a Filipino wife/gf is almost certain to attend) or a VERY BEST FRIEND - as UNTRUSTWORTHY. Here are a few stories from people ... Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
At least with registered banks you are covered for 500,000 pesos (about USD10,000) - with ordinary people there is no guarantee, except the guarantee you will never get your money back! Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Some foreigners invest by lending money to Filipinos - this is usually done through their Filipino wives/gfs. The interest rate can be 2% to 20% or more PER MONTH. Sounds GREAT. But DON'T. Very few will ever pay back the money. The Filipino ... Read More
Opening a Bank account in Singapore by Rxoxie
Hi Everyone Now Im working in Singapore my company want me to open a payroll account and its up to me what Bank i should open they just give me a referal letter. Can anyone of you suggest a Bank? They said UOB is Better than DBS and POSB. What do ...
I used OCBC and it was terrible! They closed my account but would not tell me why - I was never overdrawn, in fact had more than the equivalent of half a million Singapore dollars in it. The first I knew of the closure was a text telling me that ... Read More
Retirement visa 2017 by Kurterino
Is there any more information available on retirement visa requirements? I was on this page about the requirements for 2017 (http://www.movetocambodia.com/planning-your-move-to-cambodia/cambodia-visas/#types), where it says: "ER visa. The new ...
Joe is so knowledgeable .... so helpful. Read More
Retirement visa 2017 by Kurterino
Is there any more information available on retirement visa requirements? I was on this page about the requirements for 2017 (http://www.movetocambodia.com/planning-your-move-to-cambodia/cambodia-visas/#types), where it says: "ER visa. The new ...
And from what you wrote on another thread Joe, the passport would have to be valid for 6 months BEYOND the END DATE of your Visa... so for a 12 month Visa the passport has to have 18 months validity remaining? Read More
Entry with 6 months and 15 days until passport expires by Haddoque
I will renentry cambodia after newyear 2:nd january and i need stay 1 month here. My passport expires july 18 is thatt okej or i need get new passport? (According to the rule of valid 6months passport when enter)
So this means that when applying for a ONE YEAR Visa, the passport has to be valid for 18 months from the time the Visa is applied for. I had not known that but thanks for your information. Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
I don't know JoeKhmer but I would take his advice, based on what I have read from him on various threads (he is 'Mr Cambodia' to me). Old postings can be dangerous in both ways: an area that was bad is now good but old postings keep us ... Read More
Cambodia's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Cambodia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
I have spent time in The Philippines and would NOT rate it as dangerous .... okay, go anywhere in the world flashing your cash and expensive gadgets and you will probably find someone wants them ..... the people are mostly charming and there are so ... Read More
Sending money home by Chappo
Hello all I'm trying to work out how I'm going to send money to Australia from Cambodia This will be my first trip/job overseas I have came up with two ideas 1 is open a account over there with two bank card an send 1 home 2 is still open ...
Transferwise is a very good Company and I recommend them. Western Union will sting you on currency exchange rate AND/OR fees. Read More
Business Visa in Cambodia by keeshianicole
Hi, We are in Cambodia now as a Tourist, we are now here for 1 week and it will expire on August 31. We want to convert our Tourist Visa into Business Visa. Do you know any agent guys that can help us through the process? Also I heard that there are ...
You are a very knowledgeable member here and it is with gratitude I note your advice. Read More
Questions about Permanent Residency in Mexico
Hi, I am a UK citizen seeking PERMANENT residency in Mexico. But currently I live in The Philippines with my wife and HER daughter, age 15. I am not the father but her father is resident in The Philippines. I have sufficient funds to satisfy the ... Read More
Bringing my sh.. Stuff by Kushiedi
I have been pricing out the cost of shipping some of my personal belongings and yeah - no. So I am further downsizing. My question is if I pack it into a suitcase can I bring it as checked baggage - it is stuff like some paintings my daughter has ...
I note on the website "Goods worth the equivalent to or greater than US$100 shall be subjected to pay customs duties and taxes. If the customs value of goods is in excess of US$300, they must be declared in the Customs Declaration Form. If it ... Read More