Government of Canada services and information in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
Citizenship services
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
The Embassy no longer provides guidance on citizenship applications.
If you are required to submit a paper application, fill out a proof of citizenship application, provide a valid email address on the form and mail your complete application in a sealed envelope to:
Embassy of Canada
Attn: Consular Services - Citizenship Services
27-29 Street 75, Sangkat Srah Chak, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
If you prefer to drop off your application in person, you are invited to leave your application with the Consular Services between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Thursday (except office closures).
Please note that the Embassy does not check the completeness of your application. IRCC will contact you directly by email if they need additional information.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Criminal record checks
The Embassy of Canada in Phnom Penh does not provide fingerprinting or criminal record check services. Refer to the RCMP Criminal records page.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage abroad.
Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada.
You cannot get married at the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia in Phnom Penh or the Consulate of Canada in Siem Reap. Consular officials do not perform marriage ceremonies, nor register your marriage.
If you wish to marry a Cambodian national, please contact the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation or your nearest Cambodian embassy/consulate to verify relevant information, including required documents, procedures, and processing times.
The Embassy can certify a true copy of original Canadian passports, notarize a marriage affidavit (blank forms available at the embassy), and issue a statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment, with applicable fees. To request these services, please book an appointment online.
Notarial services
Canadian consular officials abroad have authority under the Canada Evidence Act and corresponding provincial and territorial statutes to perform notarial services. These services are offered, however, only when no local service providers exist. Consular officials cannot offer advice on legal issues or represent you before the courts. They do not post bail, pay legal fees or pay fines. Consular officials also reserve the right to refuse notarial services.
If you seek notary services, please contact a local notary public office first. When local service providers are unavailable, certain notarial services may be provided at the Embassy.
The Consular Section provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Apostille (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
As of January 11, 2024, Canadian documents are authenticated with an apostille. Canadian embassies, consulates and high commissions that offer authentication services will continue to authenticate documents issued by the Government of Canada or notarized in specific provinces and territories. You may send the following documents to the Embassy of Canada in Phnom Penh for authentication:
- Vital statistics documents issued by all provinces and territories
- All documents issued or notarized in the following provinces and territories:
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- the Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nuvavut
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
If your document was notarized in the provinces and territories listed above, you may send it to the Embassy of Canada in Phnom Penh no matter where it was originally issued.
Competent authorities in the following provinces will be responsible for authenticating all other documents issued or notarized in their respective provinces. These documents must be submitted to the competent authorities and will not be authenticated at Canadian embassies, consulates or high commissions.
- Alberta: Ministry of Justice of Alberta
- British Columbia: Ministry of the Attorney General of British Columbia
- Ontario: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery of Ontario
- Québec: Ministère de la Justice du Québec
- Saskatchewan: Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Visit Changes to authentications services in Canada for more information on how authentication services changed after the Apostille Convention took effect in Canada on January 11, 2024.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original): The Embassy only certify the document is a true copy of the original Canadian official documents. A certified copy does not validate the content of the original document or the copy (fees apply).
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply)
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply)
- Original documents to be certified must be submitted to our office
Consular officers will not certify a true copy if:
- the document is a religious document (certificate of baptism, funeral, confirmation, etc.)
- the originating document is printed off from a website
- the content is such that it is expected to mislead as to purpose or may be used for fraudulent purposes
Affidavit/Statutory declaration/Witnessing of Signatures: Only available for Canadians (fees apply). Canadians must sign all documents before consular officials at the Embassy.
Note: Prior to submitting your request for notarial services, kindly email a copy of the document to pnpen-consular@international.gc.ca for review, to allow us to determine whether it meets the requirements for notarization.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents: Applying from abroad.
The Embassy of Canada in Phnom Penh provides limited passport services. Complete your passport application, and book an appointment to submit your documents in person.
Note: Processing time for applications submitted outside Canada is 20 business days. This does not include mailing time. If you must travel in less than 20 working days, you may apply for a temporary passport (additional fees applied). For more information, email: pnpen-consular@international.gc.ca
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 195.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 140.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 35.00 |
| Temporary Passport | 125.75 | 95.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport | 45.00 | 35.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
The Embassy of Canada in Phnom Penh does not accept or process visa applications. We are not in a position to advise on visa matters.
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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