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About Landed in PenhFind your feet. Find your people. Find your place.
Landed in Penh brings together practical guides, local discoveries and useful information to help people move to Phnom Penh, settle in and make the most of life in the city.
Cambodia feels like home
There is something about life here that keeps drawing you in.
Phnom Penh has its own rhythm. The streets, the food, the people, the small everyday moments you do not always appreciate until you realise how much they have become part of your life.
We live here, and we have built our life here. Over time Cambodia stopped feeling like somewhere we were visiting and became somewhere we belong.
Living here is not always straightforward. Some of the simplest things take a little figuring out, and it can be hard to know where to start or who to trust. It rewards patience, flexibility and a willingness to learn, and we think it is worth it.
Landed in Penh grew out of a love for this place and a wish to make life here a little easier to navigate. We share what we have learnt, point you to reliable information and help you find the people, places and everyday experiences that make Phnom Penh feel like home.
Whether you are planning a move, finding your feet or simply trying to work something out, we are here to help you feel a little more at home in Penh.
Three ways we help
Find your feet
Practical, reliable information on visas, housing, healthcare, money, work and everyday administration.
Find your people
Helpful local services, community information and the experiences of people who live here.
Find your place
Food, events, exhibitions, activities and neighbourhoods, so you can enjoy the city and not just survive it.
Moving to Phnom Penh? Know it before you land.
The first month shapes how the rest of the move feels. Everything here is built to make it calmer.
More than a relocation guide
Today, the core of Landed in Penh is practical guidance for people planning a move. Alongside it we publish What's on in Penh, a weekly guide to events, exhibitions and things worth getting out for.
Over time we would like it to become a place you open every week, long after the move is done. That could include interviews with people who support the expat community and useful local services. If we ever list or recommend a business, we will say how we chose it. We will not call anyone verified, vetted or trusted without clear criteria, and any paid listing or referral fee will be labelled.
Our promises
Official sources first
For visas, healthcare, education and employment we point you to the official source and explain the limits of what we know.
Experience is labelled
We say clearly when something is our own experience and when it is an official requirement.
Dates you can see
Every guide shows when it was published and when it was last updated.
No pay to play
We take no referral or recruitment fees from agents or businesses, and nobody can buy a place in a guide.
Disclosure
If a link ever earns us something, we say so beside the link.
Corrections welcome
If something is wrong or out of date, tell us. We fix it and note the change.
A few words that go a long way
You do not need to be fluent. A little Khmer, used kindly, makes everyday life warmer.
សួស្តី
Suosdey
Hello. The everyday, friendly greeting.
អរគុណ
Arkun
Thank you. Add a small smile and a nod and you are set.
បង
Bong
Literally an older sibling. A friendly, polite way to address someone a little older than you, even if you have just met.
សុំគិតលុយ
Som kit luy
Can I have the bill, please? Useful in restaurants and bars.
Spellings in English letters vary. We check every phrase against reliable language references before we publish it.
Anyone landing in Penh
Quick answers
Is Landed in Penh legal or immigration advice?
No. Our guides are general information based on research and experience. Always confirm visa, tax and legal requirements with the relevant official source or a licensed professional.
Do you only cover Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is the focus because it is where we live. We may cover more of Cambodia later.
How do you choose what to write about?
We research what people search for and ask about, start with what our audience survey said was hardest to find reliable answers on, and use topic votes and reader questions to decide what comes next.
Do you cover schools?
Phnom Penh has a wide range of schools, from local and bilingual schools to international schools following British, American and International Baccalaureate programmes. We do not review or compare schools, so speak to schools directly and visit before you decide.
Can I suggest an event for What's on?
Yes. Use the Add an event form on the What's on page. Every submission is reviewed by a person before anything is listed, and sending one does not guarantee publication. We do not sell placement in our guides or in What's on.
How do you make money?
Today the guides and checklist are free. In future we may offer a paid relocation pack or use disclosed affiliate links. We never take referral or recruitment fees from agents or businesses.
Help us keep it right
Rules change and prices move. If you see something out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Information on this site is general guidance, not legal advice. Always confirm visa and legal requirements with the relevant official sources.
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