Asia
Cambodia
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Population
- 17,847,982
- Currency
- Cambodian Riel (KHR)
- Calling code
- +855
- Languages
- Khmer, French, English
- 41missions
- 31embassies
- 5consulates
- 4honorary consulates
Cambodia
embassies in Phnom Penh
Diplomatic missions from 34 countries are based in Cambodia, 41 missions in all (31 embassies, 5 consulates, 4 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 31 embassies are in the capital, Phnom Penh. Consulates are also found in Siem Reap, Battambang and Sihanoukville.
Asia
Cambodia
Outside Phnom Penh, missions are found in Siem Reap (4), Battambang (1) and Sihanoukville (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
Cambodia visa guide · 5 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 8 can enter visa-free, 189 get a visa on arrival and 1 is not admitted for Cambodia.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,118 | 10,540 | 1,375 | 11.5% | 28.0% |
| 2024 | 13,871 | 11,627 | 2,173 | 15.7% | 24.4% |
| 2025 | 14,228 | 11,599 | 2,478 | 17.6% | 19.8% |
Schengen consulates in Cambodia received 14,228 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 11,599 visas. 17.6% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 1.9 points from 15.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (13,871).
Most applications went to France (12,122) and Germany (2,106).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Cambodia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 10,152 | 8,839 |
| Student (F, M) | 916 | 776 |
| Exchange (J) | 199 | 182 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 78 | 53 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 98 | 61 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 389 | 405 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 597 | 209 |
| Total | 12,429 | 10,525 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 28.3% | 30.7% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 10,525 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Cambodia, the 78th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 84%, student visas 7% and diplomatic and official visas 4%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (12,429).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Cambodia received 2,169, 47% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 30.7% for citizens of Cambodia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 28.3%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Cambodia’s embassies abroad (42)
Cambodia itself has 42 missions abroad, in 25 countries. Its largest networks are in China (4), Belgium (3), France (3), Japan (3) and Turkey (3).
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Water Festival
Water Festival
Water Festival
All 31 embassies are in the capital, Phnom Penh. Vietnam has the most missions in Cambodia, 3, followed by Canada (2), Germany (2), South Korea (2) and Russia (2).
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Cambodia: the US State Department rates Cambodia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Cambodia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Cambodia (updated 13 October 2026).
Vietnam, with 3 missions, followed by Canada (2).
Of 198 passports, 8 can enter visa-free, 189 get a visa on arrival and 1 is not admitted for Cambodia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
On Cambodia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National Independence Day on Monday 9 November 2026.