So where and when did you do this? my husband has no license from home and needs to get one here...venuslary wrote:TJP777 wrote:Did my Cambodian licence test, similar story had let my home licence expire. Cost $240 no incentives as I was at an NGO at the time and they wouldn't allow it, so had to pay list price. Didn't matter the guy still helped me with the answers because it is Cambodia and no one fails tests, and year very confusing translation. Got a five year licence. Just had it renewed awhile back. Only $55 dollars for a 10 year renewal. Great value 15 years of licence for $295 @ $19.66 a year, much cheaper than continuing to renew your home licence. Bonus I can drive on my Cambodian licence back home and if I decide to return home permanently I can just do a licence transfer without sitting a test. Though it is very scary to think that any Cambodian can move to my home country and just start driving on their Cambodian licence without any testing??YaTingPom wrote:I thought I'd tell people of my experiences obtaining my Cambodian 10 year licence.
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
SO when and where did you do this? My husband needs a license for he has none from home, been looking for a while now...
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
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OK so let me get this straight, it's now possible for foreigners to get a 5 or even a 10-year Cambodian driver's licence? If so that would be really awesome.venuslary wrote:TJP777 wrote:Did my Cambodian licence test, similar story had let my home licence expire. Cost $240 no incentives as I was at an NGO at the time and they wouldn't allow it, so had to pay list price. Didn't matter the guy still helped me with the answers because it is Cambodia and no one fails tests, and year very confusing translation. Got a five year licence. Just had it renewed awhile back. Only $55 dollars for a 10 year renewal. Great value 15 years of licence for $295 @ $19.66 a year, much cheaper than continuing to renew your home licence. Bonus I can drive on my Cambodian licence back home and if I decide to return home permanently I can just do a licence transfer without sitting a test. Though it is very scary to think that any Cambodian can move to my home country and just start driving on their Cambodian licence without any testing??YaTingPom wrote:I thought I'd tell people of my experiences obtaining my Cambodian 10 year licence.
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
SO when and where did you do this? My husband needs a license for he has none from home, been looking for a while now...
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
Cheers!
So could someone confirm the following:
1) What type of visa do I need to be on, in order to apply for a Cambodian licence? Does it have to be a business visa? If so, does it need to be extended to 1-year yet, or can I apply before extending?
2) Who do I contact regarding a driver's licence extension? I have been getting 1-year extensions, with my latest one having just expired last month. I understand I would need to contact a driving school? Or just go to the ministry?
3) Are the practical driving and theory tests absolutely necessary, even if you already hold valid foreign driver licences and a recently expired Cambodian one? How much time is necessary to put aside for this procedure, just one afternoon?
4) When does the licence get issued, straight away, or do you have to wait a month like in the case of the 1-year licences? If necessary, can I pay extra to receive the licence straight away (which is standard procedure in most other countries in the world, including Thailand and China, not sure why Cambodians need a month to issue a licence)?
5) Do I need to bring my own car to the testing center, do they provide one or does the driving school provide one?
6) Is the licence valid for 5 years initially and then 10 years after that or can it be 10 years straight away?
7) How much do I have to pay? US$240? Or what does it depend on?
Thanks in advance for clearing this up
Regarding to your requested for Cambodian driving license as below:
1. You can drive a car.
2. You know traffic and driving rule, please you check some driving rule test in the attachment file.
Foreigner apply for Cambodian Driving License valid for 5years is fee charge: USD 230
Foreigner needs documents:
-Passport copy.
-Cambodian Visa copy.
-6photos (4cm x 6cm).
-Address in Cambodia (Certify letter issue by Local Authority). If you cannot do it, I will help you and issue certify letter from other address (charge $20).
Exam: Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri only (from 1:30pm to 4:30pm)
Mr. Bora
World Express Tours & Travel (Branch Office)
Address: #349Eo, ST. Charles De Gaulle (217)
SK. OR II, KH. 7Makara, Phnom Penh
Tel: (855) 23 882 359/023 881 646
HP: 012 588 677/081 990 808
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Did my test thru him in 2014 so maybe the contact details have changed but give it a go.
1. You can drive a car.
2. You know traffic and driving rule, please you check some driving rule test in the attachment file.
Foreigner apply for Cambodian Driving License valid for 5years is fee charge: USD 230
Foreigner needs documents:
-Passport copy.
-Cambodian Visa copy.
-6photos (4cm x 6cm).
-Address in Cambodia (Certify letter issue by Local Authority). If you cannot do it, I will help you and issue certify letter from other address (charge $20).
Exam: Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri only (from 1:30pm to 4:30pm)
Mr. Bora
World Express Tours & Travel (Branch Office)
Address: #349Eo, ST. Charles De Gaulle (217)
SK. OR II, KH. 7Makara, Phnom Penh
Tel: (855) 23 882 359/023 881 646
HP: 012 588 677/081 990 808
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Did my test thru him in 2014 so maybe the contact details have changed but give it a go.
$230 for 5 years in 2014?
Makes my $400 10 year one look like a bargain!
I've recently heard if you pay $400 you can get a 10 year licence without doing the test or anything. They (assuming an official) takes care of everything.
Makes my $400 10 year one look like a bargain!
I've recently heard if you pay $400 you can get a 10 year licence without doing the test or anything. They (assuming an official) takes care of everything.
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Yeah, the price has come way, way down recently.YaTingPom wrote:$230 for 5 years in 2014?
Makes my $400 10 year one look like a bargain!
I've recently heard if you pay $400 you can get a 10 year licence without doing the test or anything. They (assuming an official) takes care of everything.
The official cost is much lower, so I'd expect $400 would comfortably get you through it without doing anything.
Unfortunately beer has gone up in price and not down. And sadly more bars use warms fridges to serve cold beer.
10 years ago beer at the bars in SHV was $1. No 50c bollocks.dv8inpp wrote:Unfortunately beer has gone up in price and not down. And sadly more bars use warms fridges to serve cold beer.
So a bloke told me. He was also a Navy SEAL.
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fuck
5 year thai license 550 baht ( thai or Farang)
5 year CA us license $30
Surely the Cambodians dont pay that much, why do Barangs get ripped off so bad.
5 year thai license 550 baht ( thai or Farang)
5 year CA us license $30
Surely the Cambodians dont pay that much, why do Barangs get ripped off so bad.
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Yeah we get stung that's for sure but the bonus is we're not in Thailand.Phuket2006 wrote:fuck
5 year thai license 550 baht ( thai or Farang)
5 year CA us license $30
Surely the Cambodians dont pay that much, why do Barangs get ripped off so bad.
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$12.50 is what I paid for a 1 year license.Phuket2006 wrote:fuck
5 year thai license 550 baht ( thai or Farang)
5 year CA us license $30
Surely the Cambodians dont pay that much, why do Barangs get ripped off so bad.
Prob will do the test next year & if I do it myself & don't use a broker I think it'll cost me around $40-$50.
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