Visa for the United States from Cambodia: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Citizens of Cambodia must obtain a B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visitor visa before entering the United States, as ESTA is not an option for them. This visa covers tourism, family visits, and short business trips.

• Government fee185 USD
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid (generally for at least six months beyond your intended stay), the DS-160 confirmation page, a photo meeting U.S. standards, proof of the MRV fee payment, and evidence of your ties to Cambodia (employment, family, property). Do not rely on any unofficial figure, check the current MRV fee on travel.state.gov.

Complete the DS-160 form online, pay the MRV application fee, then schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh. Attend in person with your DS-160 confirmation: the consular officer will capture your fingerprints and assess your application during the interview.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Cambodia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Cambodia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Appointment and processing times vary widely with the season and embassy workload; check current availability on the consular site and allow several weeks, or longer if administrative processing is required. Prepare clear, consistent answers about the purpose and length of your trip.

Refusals (often under section 214(b)) frequently stem from weakly demonstrated ties to Cambodia, an inconsistent or incomplete DS-160, or poor interview preparation. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is issued, and answer all questions truthfully.