Online TEFL Certification for Teaching English in Cambodia

You need a business visa and a work permit. The UK government's official travel advice for Cambodia says both are required to work there, that your employer applies for the work permit, and that the Cambodian government strictly enforces these rules. Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training runs its foreign worker services through an online portal, so confirm the latest requirements with your employer before you travel.

Each school in Cambodia sets its own hiring criteria, so the requirement depends on the employer you apply to. A recognized certificate is still the clearest way to show you can plan lessons and manage a class. Premier TEFL's 180 hour Level 5 TEFL Diploma, Ofqual reference 610/1572/6, is a regulated qualification that any employer can verify for itself on the UK government register of regulated qualifications.

Cambodia's official eVisa site lists the Visa E, or business visa, at USD 35. It is single entry, valid for 3 months from the date of issue, and allows a stay of 1 month, with processing in 3 business days. You need a passport valid for more than six months at entry and a digital photo. The tourist Visa T costs USD 30, but working requires a business visa and a work permit, according to UK government travel advice.

The 180 hour Government Regulated Level 5 TEFL Diploma, Ofqual reference 610/1572/6, suits most people heading to Cambodia. It is a regulated Level 5 qualification, which helps you stand out when a school compares applicants. The 120 hour Accredited Online TEFL Course is the starting option, and the 300 hour Level 5 Master TEFL Advanced Diploma, Ofqual reference 6101574X, is the step up for a stronger profile.

Start with your passport, which must be valid for more than six months at entry according to Cambodia's official eVisa site. Air travelers must submit the online arrival card within 7 days before arrival, per Australia's official travel advice. Once there, the General Department of Immigration requires every foreigner to be registered in its Foreigners Present in Cambodia System, and failing to register may stop you extending your visa.