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Citizenship · AsiaCambodia Citizenship by Investment or Donation
Cambodian citizenship for investors of about USD 1 million in a priority project or donors of about USD 3 million, under rules tightened in December 2025.
- Investment from
- USD 1,000,000
- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- See the family rules
- Stay required
- To confirm
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Citizenship, granted directly by the government after approval.
- What does your family invest?
- About USD 1 million (4 billion riel) investment, or about USD 3 million (12 billion riel) donation.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- What is the main drawback?
- Thresholds rose in December 2025; older figures of about USD 245,000–300,000 no longer apply.
- Family inclusion
- Information pending verification
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
A sub-decree issued in December 2025 sharply raised Cambodia's thresholds. Investors now need about USD 1 million (4 billion riel) in a priority investment project; donors about USD 3 million (12 billion riel) to the national budget or humanitarian causes.
The previous thresholds were roughly USD 300,000 for investment and USD 245,000 for a donation, and are still quoted widely online.
Applications are assessed by the Ministry of Interior, and naturalisation remains discretionary.
Passport strength
47destinations without arranging a visa in advance
- Visa-free
- 20
- Visa on arrival
- 24
- eTA (online authorisation)
- 3
- Visa required (applied for online)
- 58
- Visa required
- 121
Key destinations
- Schengen areaVisa required
- United KingdomVisa required (applied for online)
- United StatesVisa required
- CanadaVisa required
- United Arab EmiratesVisa required (applied for online)
- ChinaVisa required
- JapanVisa required (applied for online)
Schengen area
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
United Arab Emirates
China
JapanTravel access data as of . Entry rules change often; confirm before you travel. Compare every programme's passport
Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below USD 1,000,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- Your current country does not allow dual citizenship, or takes yours away when you gain another. Check this before you apply.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Investment in a priority project, or a cash donation to the national budget or humanitarian sector.
- Minimum investment
- About USD 1 million (4 billion riel) investment, or about USD 3 million (12 billion riel) donation.
From published programme sources
Application process
- 1Investors first obtain an investment permit for at least KHR 4 billion in a priority sector; donors pay at least KHR 12 billion to the national budget via the finance ministry.
- 2The applicant files the naturalisation application with legalised supporting documents and proof of a lawful source of funds; a law firm reports filing with the Ministry of Interior or a provincial office.
- 3The Ministry of Interior evaluates the application, consulting other ministries where needed; under the December 2025 sub-decree, applications are reviewed within 45 working days.
- 4Applicants are told to correct any deficiencies within 30 working days, corrected files are re-evaluated within 15 working days, and refused applicants may appeal through the courts within 30 working days.
- 5Citizenship is granted by royal decree, and the approved applicant takes an oath before the Supreme Court.
- 6The new citizen then applies separately for a Cambodian ID card and passport.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- USD 1,000,000
- Investment in a priority project (about)
- Known total so far
- USD 1,000,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Investment in a priority project (about)
- USD 1,000,000
- Donation (about)
- USD 3,000,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
From published programme sources
Residence requirements
- Renewal requirements
- Not applicable — citizenship.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Not applicable — citizenship is granted directly.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements
From published programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Recent changes
Cambodia raises its citizenship thresholds
Cambodia's investor citizenship now starts at about USD 1 million in a priority project or about USD 3 million as a donation; older figures of about USD 245,000–300,000 no longer apply.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Thresholds rose in December 2025; older figures of about USD 245,000–300,000 no longer apply.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Ministry of Interior, Cambodia
- Legal basis
- Law on Nationality, Articles 21–22, 29 and 31, with the implementing sub-decree of 1 December 2025.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cambodian citizenship by investment cost now?
Since December 2025, about USD 1 million in a priority investment project or a donation of about USD 3 million. The older USD 245,000 figure no longer applies.
What is the minimum investment for Cambodia Citizenship by Investment or Donation?
About USD 1 million (4 billion riel) investment, or about USD 3 million (12 billion riel) donation.
Can my family be included?
Family inclusion rules vary and will be confirmed for your circumstances.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Cambodia with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.