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Cambodia CBI — Priority Sector Investment

Active Dual citizenship

Cambodia · Citizenship by Investment

Minimum cost $984,737 investment
Timeline 1 years residency required
Visa-free access 50 passport rank #88
Dual citizenship Allowed

Path to citizenship

  1. Investfrom $984,737
  2. Due diligence and processingprocessing time varies
  3. Citizenshippassport issued

Overview

Country
Cambodia
Program
Cambodia CBI — Priority Sector Investment
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Residency required
1 years
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Visa-free countries
50 destinations
Passport rank
#88 (Henley Index)

Foreign nationals may seek Khmer nationality by naturalization through a qualifying personal investment in an eligible priority-sector project. Sub-Decree No. 225 sets the investment floor at KHR 4 billion and requires a valid investment permit and lawful source of funds. Naturalization remains discretionary.

Investment options

Investment options
Type Tier Min amount USD equivalent Hold Returnable
Business At least KHR 4 billion in personal capital actually invested in an eligible priority-sector project; valid investment permit and lawful source required. Priority sector investment KHR 4,000,000,000 $984,737 — Yes

Fees and costs

No fees listed for this program.

Eligibility and requirements

  • Police clearance required
  • Medical exam not required
  • Language Khmer speaking and writing
  • Oath required

Family

Dependents
Allowed
Spouse
Included
Spouse eligible
Spouse of eligible person also qualifies
Max child age
18

Passport and mobility

Passport rank
#88 (Henley Index)
Visa-free access
50 countries
EU citizenship
No
Schengen access
No

How to apply

Apply from abroad
Must apply in-country
Application type
Discretionary
Official website
cib-cdc.gov.kh
Legal basis
Law on Nationality (1996), as amended; Sub-Decree No. 225 (1 December 2025), Articles 29-30

Notes and caveats

Sub-Decree No. 225 took effect on 1 December 2025 and replaced Sub-Decree No. 112. The investment threshold is published in KHR; the USD equivalent in this record uses the National Bank of Cambodia rate of KHR 4,062 per USD on 7 October 2026. Applicants must invest personal capital in an actual project in a priority sector, hold a valid investment permit, and meet the route-specific conditions. The reviewed sources do not establish fees, a passport registration requirement, a three-visit rule, or a complete processing time. The distinct national-budget donation route is recorded separately. Language: Khmer speaking and writing, with some knowledge of Khmer history and customs.

Also in Cambodia

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source

Change history

    • Name Cambodia CBI — Approved Sector Investment Cambodia CBI — Priority Sector Investment
    • Official page https://www.interior.gov.kh/ https://cib-cdc.gov.kh/media/2025/04/1.-Law-on-Nationality-1996-EN.pdf
    • Min investment (USD) 1000000 984737
    • Residency months required none 12
    • Language required No Yes
    • Investment options updated

    added the language condition reported for the investment route's statutory cross-reference Source

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