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Do I need to stay in Phnom Penh for a visa interview, or can I travel while waiting for approval in Cambodia?

Feb 19, 2025
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Stefanie *********
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Hey lovely DTV people!

Just a quick question to people who applied in Cambodia:

Do you need to stay in Phnom Phen for an interview on short notice? Or have you been able to travel in Cambodia while waiting for your approval?
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You do not need to stay in Phnom Penh for the visa interview; you can travel around Cambodia while waiting for approval. However, make sure to return quickly if you are notified of an interview on short notice.
Beth **********
I am staying in Siem Reap. I haven’t seen of people being asked for interviews here
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Paul *******
No. You can stay anywhere in Cambodia.
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Adrian ******
Not sure about Cambodia but I was called in after 4 days.in Vientiane i was,already in viang veng and got the e mail at 13.00 for 9.00 interview the next morning .stressed to say the least as I hate leaving my touring bicycle anywhere
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@Adrian *****
visa can online but interview cant??
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@Incognia *********
I was surprised how quick it was.i paid the fee and 3-4 days later I was called for an interview. Went really quick and they just want to see your current finances and that was it. He did mention that I spoke thai fairly well and asked how long I had studied. All good though
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Stefanie *********
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@Adrian *****
that sucks! Thanks for sharing. So, I better stay somewhere with a good connection to Phnom Penh. No remote jungle villages or tropic islands 🥲
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Phyu ***********
There is no interview yet

Sure! You can travel around Cambodia and any other nearby country except Thailand while waiting approved
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Anonymous ******************
There is a chance to get an interview, but it's also possible to travel around Cambodia. Just make sure you can return quickly for the interview.
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Stefanie *********
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Anonymer Teilnehmer 803 do you know, how much time there is between the notice and the interview? Same say, next day ...?
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@Stefanie ********
I have no idea about the details of that embassy. However, plenty of people have gotten interviews at different embassies.
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