UNITED STATES · ORDINARY VISA
Cambodia Long-Stay for Americans: Stay Without Leaving.
EB ordinary visa extension — 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. No border run required. We manage the conversion and renewal.
Want the full picture? The complete Ordinary Visa guide — requirements, validity, the lot — lives on our main page. This page covers what's specific to United States nationals and your price.
Read the full Ordinary Visa guide →Can United States Nationals Get the Ordinary Visa?
Yes — US nationals qualify for the EB (Ordinary) Visa extension on the same published criteria as every other nationality; there's no US-specific barrier to the visa itself. What genuinely differs is the police-clearance and document-authentication path: Americans typically use an FBI background check, and because Cambodia isn't a Hague Apostille Convention member, a standard US apostille isn't recognised — the document needs consular legalisation instead.
Your Price
| Typical market price* | Our price | |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Visa — handled end to end | Around USD 285–300 for a 12-month EB extension via a typical agent | Fixed price — check eligibility for your figure |
*A credible going agency rate. Government fee separate, at cost. Same fair price for every United States national.
Quick FAQ
Which background check do US nationals use if one is requested for the EB visa?
An FBI background check is the standard document US nationals use. There is no standalone US consulate in Phnom Penh — consular services, including document legalisation, run through the US Embassy directly.
Is Cambodia a Hague Apostille Convention member?
No — Cambodia isn't a Hague Apostille Convention member. A standard US apostille on your FBI background check won't be recognised in Cambodia; it needs consular legalisation instead of an apostille stamp.
How much does the EB Ordinary Visa extension cost?
A typical agent rate for a 12-month EB extension runs around USD 285–300. Shorter 1- or 3-month extensions don't require a sponsor and cost less; a 12-month extension requires a sponsor (a Cambodian employer, your own registered company, or an agent's umbrella arrangement). Rate indicative as of August 2026; agency pricing moves.
Does the EB visa let me work in Cambodia?
No — the EB visa itself doesn't grant work rights. Anyone actually employed in Cambodia also needs a separate work certificate from the Ministry of Labour. That separation now matters at renewal: converging secondary sources report 6- and 12-month EB extensions being refused, where employment is involved, if no valid or in-process work permit is on file, since labour and immigration records are now linked. Those reports describe working applicants; we have not established whether the same check reaches ordinary-route holders who are retired or earning wholly from abroad, so ask us rather than assume it either way. We confirm what your renewal will require before it falls due.
How long does the EB extension take to process?
Short-term extensions (1–3 months) typically take 3–7 business days. A 12-month extension, which involves sponsor verification, usually takes 5–10 business days — extending to around 2 weeks during the January–March peak season. Times are indicative as of August 2026 and are set by immigration, not by us.
Where's the US Embassy in Phnom Penh?
The US Embassy in Phnom Penh handles the full range of consular services for American citizens, including document legalisation — there is no separate consulate elsewhere in Cambodia.
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