About
Why Cambodia.
Cambodia operates one of the few citizenship-by-investment programs in Asia, grounded in Article 9 of the 1996 Law on Nationality. The modernised Khmer Nationality Investment Programme has been actively processing applications since 2020.
The minimum contribution is $245,000 to the Royal Government for a single applicant, or $305,000 via direct business investment in a registered Cambodian enterprise. Family additions (spouse and dependent children) incur incremental fees.
The Cambodian passport ranks 86th globally with 47 visa-free destinations, mostly within ASEAN. What you're buying is regional access to Southeast Asia at a comparatively low entry threshold, not worldwide travel.
A single visit to Cambodia is required for biometrics and a basic Khmer language test. Cambodia permits dual citizenship, so your existing passport is retained.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
2 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
Royal Government donation
From
$245,000
Non-refundable donation to the Royal Government of Cambodia. Single-applicant rate; family routes increase incrementally.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
ASEAN access
Cambodian citizenship grants ASEAN free-travel privileges across Southeast Asia.
Strategic Asia location
A strategic base for HNWIs operating across Southeast Asia, with growing economic ties to China and India.
Family included
Spouse and dependent children covered in primary application.
Recognised dual citizenship
Cambodia permits dual citizenship; you keep your existing passport.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3-6 months for clean files.
- 1
Engagement and language prep
4 weeksKYC pre-screening and basic Khmer language preparation begins.
- 2
Investment or donation
2 weeksDonation paid or business investment confirmed.
- 3
In-country biometrics
1 weekSingle visit to Cambodia for biometrics and language test.
- 4
Royal Decree application
8-16 weeksApplication processed through the Royal Government; citizenship granted by Royal Decree.
- 5
Passport issuance
2-4 weeksPassport issued domestically or at Cambodian consulate abroad.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
9 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 3Police clearance (last 10 years)
- 4Medical certificate
- 5Source-of-funds documentation
- 6Investment confirmation
- 7Khmer language certification (basic)
- 8Photographs
- 9Application forms
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Cambodian citizenship recognised internationally?
Do I need to learn Khmer?
Is a visit to Cambodia required?
Why is the passport ranking low?
When was the program launched?
Legal basis
Law on Nationality (1996), Article 9, and the Khmer Nationality Investment Programme
