Kingdom of Cambodia Information Site for New Zealand
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Notice This is an independent informational website. It is not the official Embassy of Cambodia. For consular services, please contact the official Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra.
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Cambodia, for visitors from New Zealand

A reference website covering The Royal Embassy of Cambodia to Australia and New Zealand, visa rules, cultural background, and current news from the Kingdom of Cambodia. Maintained as a public information service for travellers, students and businesses based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Country Profile

Cambodia at a glance

Key reference figures for travellers, students and journalists. See the facts & figures page for the full data set.

Official Name
Kingdom of Cambodia
Khmer: ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · constitutional monarchy
Capital
Phnom Penh
Largest city and economic centre on the Mekong River
Official Language
Khmer
English and French are widely used in business and tourism
Population
~17 million
Roughly three times the population of New Zealand
Currency
Riel (KHR)
US dollars are accepted alongside the Riel for most transactions
Time Zone
ICT (UTC+7)
Five hours behind New Zealand Standard Time
Head of State
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni
Strong diplomatic ties between nations begin with citizens who take the time to understand one another's culture, history and law.
Editorial Note · Embassy of Cambodia NZ Information Site
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Contacting the real Royal Embassy

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia represents the Kingdom of Cambodia in Australia and New Zealand. As of writing, there is no resident Cambodian embassy located in New Zealand. Diplomatic and consular matters for New Zealand citizens are handled from the embassy in Canberra, Australia.

The New Zealand Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade also maintains an authoritative listing of the embassy and the bilateral relationship.

View the MFAT NZ listing  →
About This Site

An independent reference, not an embassy.

This site is run by a small editorial team that follows Cambodia-related news and diplomatic affairs. We publish background briefings, country information and news summaries for the New Zealand audience. We do not issue visas or provide consular services.