Overview
The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh oversees U.S.-Cambodia relations, focusing on economic development, public health programs including PEPFAR and malaria initiatives, educational exchanges, and demining assistance for unexploded ordnance from past conflicts. The mission provides comprehensive consular services for U.S. citizens and processes visa applications for Cambodian nationals.
Visa Services
The embassy provides a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services, facilitating travel for tourism, business, education, and family reunification.
Consular Services
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit offers passport services, reports of birth abroad, and emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Cambodia.
Trade & Export Support
The U.S. Commercial Service supports American businesses in the Cambodian market, focusing on sectors like agriculture, education, and technology.
Investment Opportunities
The embassy promotes U.S. investment in Cambodia's growing economy, particularly in the garment, tourism, and agricultural sectors.
Business Support
The Economic Section engages with Cambodia to improve the investment climate and advocates for U.S. companies, while also promoting transparency and fair labor practices.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The Public Affairs section fosters mutual understanding through a variety of programs, including educational exchanges like the Fulbright program and the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).
Appointment Information
All routine consular services require an online appointment scheduled via the embassy's website.
Special Notes
The embassy's work includes significant efforts related to demining and the removal of unexploded ordnance left over from decades of conflict.