Cambodia
United States
United States visa for Cambodian citizens
Entry requirement
Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kh.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Cambodia
- Embassy of the United States in Phnom Penh
ផ្លូវ ៩៦ 1, Phnom Penh
The United States has 1 mission in Cambodia, with its embassy in Phnom Penh.
US visas issued to citizens of Cambodia
| 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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Cambodia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Cambodia.
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
US citizens travelling to Cambodia
United StatesCambodia Visa on arrival Cambodia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Cambodia to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cambodian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Cambodian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cambodian citizens apply
In Cambodia, applications go to the US embassy in Phnom Penh, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Cambodian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Cambodian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Cambodia
US citizens receive their visa for Cambodia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Cambodian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Cambodia?
The US embassy in Cambodia is in Phnom Penh.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
US citizens receive their visa for Cambodia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Cambodian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Cambodian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.