Dating Cambodian Women: Step-By-Step Guide On How To Date Women From Cambodia

If you want to know what are Cambodian women like or how to meet a Cambodian woman, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything about the most prominent Cambodian woman personality traits, talk about the benefits of dating a Cambodian woman, and explain how to get a Cambodian girl to the United States. Let’s start!

What are Cambodian women like?

What are the most interesting Cambodian woman characteristics you need to be aware of? What are the most important things to know when dating a Cambodian woman? Let’s start with the top 5 Cambodian woman traits (physical and personality).

• First of all, Cambodian girls are incredibly beautiful. Maybe, it’s about the genetic diversity (the country was a French colony, it was occupied by other Asian countries, etc.), about their diets and climate, or about other factors, but the fact is that Cambodian women are exotic and extremely attractive.
• Cambodian mail order brides are loyal to their husbands. The situation here is pretty similar to what one can see in other countries with conservative and traditional societies—Cambodian men are not that faithful to their partners, but the status of a woman in this country is based on her loyalty to her husband.
• They love dating foreign men. Cambodia is not an extremely popular place for foreign tourists like some other Asian countries, but local girls still have no prejudice against dating foreigners. Just visit any Cambodian dating website, and you’ll see what we’re talking about here—you’ll meet tens of thousands of real, local women who are genuinely interested in international dating.
• They don’t care about the age gap. Many women from this country marry older men, and the age gap problem becomes even less serious when it comes to international dating. Most Cambodian girls on dating sites are in their 20s, but they are already family-oriented and marriage-minded.
• They are very feminine. Shy, patient, sensitive, supportive, and sweet—these words describe Cambodian girls perfectly.

Of course, this is not all you should know about Cambodian women, so read on.

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5 Interesting Facts about Cambodian women

1. The mean age at first marriage for Cambodian wives is only 20.2. It’s one of the lowest results in this region—women from other Southeast Asian countries tend to get married in their mid-twenties and later.
2. The same can be said about maternal age. While in Western countries, the mother’s age at the first childbirth is constantly growing (in most Western countries, women have babies in their 30s), Cambodia does not follow this trend. The mean age at first birth for Cambodian women is only 21.5 years old; again, it’s one of the lowest rates in the region.
3. The divorce rate in this country is incredibly low—it’s only 2.4%. It’s all about their social tradition, which encourages reconciliation rather than divorce, and about the limited access to the legal system for rural and poor women.
4. Cambodian women are incredibly hardworking. When it comes to the female population of Cambodia, the labor force participation rate is 73.96%—this means that almost 3 out of 4 Cambodian women older than 15 years old participate in the workforce.
5. Cambodian women tend to have more children than women from neighboring countries. The total fertility rate is 2.45 (children per 1 woman), which is one of the highest rates in the region. Only in Laos the total fertility rate is slightly higher.

How to meet a Cambodian woman?

There are 3 ways to meet Cambodian women: offline dating, mail bride agencies, and international dating sites. Let’s talk about each of these options.

• First of all, you can meet Cambodian women offline. It may look like the best option—you just need to book a flight to Phnom Penh (Cambodia’s capital city) and pay for a hotel room to start meeting Cambodian girls on the streets of this city. You can go to clubs and bars, too. Although Cambodia is not the best place for nightlife, there are still dozens of great nightclubs and bars here (google Street 51, and you’ll see it yourself). The main problem here is that it’s pretty hard to find Cambodian girls who would both be good at English and be interested in meeting a foreign man for a serious relationship in nightclubs in Phnom Penh.
• Another option is “bride agencies”—companies that arrange the dates with Cambodian mail order brides. Here’s how it works: you pay for a “romance tour,” then you choose several Cambodian women from a catalog, and then you go to Cambodia and meet them in person. The agency usually provides additional services (such as translation services). This might look like a great option for you, but there is one problem here: the price. A “romance tour” with 5-10 dates can cost you from $5,000 to $10,000, and of course, there’s no guarantee that you will find a Cambodian lady who will fall in love with you.
• The last option is dating sites with Cambodian girls. These sites are similar to the dating platforms in the US but with tens of thousands of Cambodian people. They are perfect for a long-term relationship because of their numerous messaging tools, they allow exchanging contact info for those who want to meet in real life, and they often have an ID verification, which means most women on these sites are real.

To sum it up, dating sites are the best way to find a Cambodian woman and start a communication that can eventually turn into a serious relationship. However, to have a successful online relationship, you need to know a few secrets, which we’ll discuss further.

Process of dating a Cambodian woman online: All you need to know

Now, let’s talk about Cambodian women dating. What should you do to start meeting Cambodian females online? Here’s a step-by-step guide with some useful tips.

Do’s and don’ts of dating a woman from Cambodia

Before you visit Cambodia and meet Cambodian women in person, read these tips—here, we’ll explain what you should and shouldn’t do to impress and attract Cambodian girls.

Do’s

• ✅ Pay for the date and don’t forget about gifts. We’re talking about small gifts, of course, you don’t have to buy a brand new car. Cambodian girls, like most Asian women, love it when a man gives them small, sweet, and spontaneous gifts. The same is about the “pay for the date” part—any Cambodian girl will expect you to pay for the dinner if you ask her out.
• ✅ Show respect to her parents. Cambodian brides are incredibly family-centered, which means the term “parental concept” is still very important for them. You’ll have to meet the parents of your Cambodian bride quite soon—be ready for it, buy them small gifts, dress modestly, and show them that you’re a responsible man who can protect your wife and provide for the family.
• ✅ Read about Cambodian etiquette—there are lots of cultural differences and rules you need to be aware of. Eating with your left hand is considered taboo there, and it’s a must to take your shoes off at the door before entering the place in this country, etc. Read at least several guides before visiting this country to avoid getting in trouble.

Don’ts

• ❌ Don’t try to buy them. Yes, Cambodian females know they can get a better life in the US, but it’s not the main reason why they start dating foreigners. Showing that you can provide for the family is totally ok, but showing that you’re a rich guy who has a brand new car, well, this is different.
• ❌ Don’t go to rural areas when searching for a partner. Focus on Phnom Penh (Cambodia’s biggest city) and other big cities instead of rural provinces. First of all, women from these cities are typically well-educated and more interesting to talk to. Second (and it’s much more important), they typically speak English—and it’s always better to speak a common language in a relationship. If you are a fluent Khmer speaker, you can skip this advice, of course.
• ❌ Don’t show affection in public. There are lots of etiquette rules, so just know they consider thumb up a sexual gesture in Cambodia. But this is probably the most important one because kissing or even hugging a woman is considered taboo. You can do it behind closed doors, of course, but not on the streets, especially if you have not married that woman yet.

How to bring your Cambodian girlfriend to the US?

It’s 100% legal to bring a Cambodian girl to the US. More than 320 Cambodian wives entered the US on a K-1 visa in 2019. Here’s a short guide on getting a K-1 visa:

• Make sure you’re eligible. You must be a US citizen who is free to marry, and you must have met your bride in person within the last 24 months.
• File Form I-129F (petition for foreign fiance(e)) with USCIS.
• Then, your bride will file a Form DS-160 (visa application).
• She’ll have to undergo a medical exam and attend a visa interview after that.
• When it’s done, she’ll be able to enter the US. You’ll have to marry her within 90 days of her arrival in the US.

P.S Cambodia is one of a few countries with their own requirements for American citizens who wish to marry their women. Thus, a male US citizen who wants to marry a Cambodian girl must make at least $2,500 per month.

Conclusion

Editor’s notes

Samuel Chavez

Asian Countries Expert

“If you are interested in a serious relationship with a family-centered lady who would treat you with respect and have traditional views on family and gender roles, beautiful Cambodian women are the right option for you. Dating Cambodian women is incredibly simple in 2024—just choose a dating site, create a profile, and start chatting with real local girls in a few minutes!“

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Written bySamuel Chavez, Author

Samuel Chavez is a 45 year old journalist from San Jose, California. Samuel graduated from San Jose State University in 1998 - he has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism. During the last years, Samuel worked for Southern California Life Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. He is not a certified psychologist or a relationship expert, but he knows a lot about Asian-American dating - his ex wife was from Japan, and his second wife, Amihan, is from Quezon City (the Philippines). As a professional journalist, Samuel knows how to get to the truth about any dating site.

Edited byPhilippe Berry, Contributing Editor and Travel Expert

I've been to 33 countries, and I'm going to expand this list; I was pleased to date more than 100 ladies from other countries while traveling (not bragging; maybe just a little), and I'm pretty experienced in both building relationships and understanding cultures different from my own. I love having fun, exploring new places and cultures, and helping people who are as interested in international relationships as I am.

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