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Adopting from Cambodia

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Angkor Wat.
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Artisans Khmers.
Source: Wikipedia.org


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Cambodia

Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, descendants of the Angkor Empire that extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the empire, ushering in a long period of decline. The king placed the country under French protection in 1863, and it became part of French Indochina in 1887. To learn more, read About Cambodia.


Cambodia Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Cambodia. To learn more, read Cambodia Adoption Alert.


Hague Convention Information

Cambodia is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Therefore all adoptions between Cambodia and the United States must meet the requirements of the Convention and U.S. law implementing the Convention. To learn more, read about Cambodia and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

Intercountry adoptions are not possible from Cambodia at this time.


Contact Information

The Embassy of the United States of America, Phnom Penh

Consular Section 1, Street 96 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 728-000 Fax: (855-23) 728-600 Email: adoptionscambodia@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Cambodia


Cambodia's Adoption Authority

No. 788, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Boeung Trabek, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: 855-23-725-191or 725-891


Embassy of Cambodia

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia 4530 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20011, Tel. 202-726-7742


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=cambodia