Cambodia offers two investment linked paths to citizenship by naturalisation. This page explains how they work for Brazilian nationals and where to confirm the current rules.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
There is no rule that excludes Brazilian nationals from applying for Cambodian citizenship by naturalisation. The investment linked routes are open to qualifying foreign nationals regardless of country of origin, subject to discretionary review.
Brazil permits its citizens to hold another nationality, and Cambodia now recognises dual citizenship under the updated Nationality Law. A Brazilian applicant would therefore not be required to give up Brazilian nationality to take up Cambodian citizenship. Confirm both positions with the official authority and a licensed professional before acting.
The first route is an investment of personal capital into an approved project. The second is a cash donation to the national budget for socioeconomic development or humanitarian purposes. Both are processed as naturalisation, which Cambodian law treats as a favour of the Kingdom rather than an entitlement.
Standard prerequisites apply. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid passport. Approval is granted at the discretion of the Cambodian government, so meeting the financial threshold does not guarantee a grant.
The updated law sets a review period for the authorities, but intermediaries report that a realistic timeline runs to several months or longer, depending on the route, due diligence and government workload. Treat any single fixed figure with caution and confirm the current expected timeline with the official authority.
Indicative thresholds reported under the updated Nationality Law are shown below. Government charges, due diligence and professional fees are additional and change over time. Confirm every figure with the official authority before relying on it.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment route | From USD 1 million | Personal capital into an approved project, reported under the 2025 Nationality Law update |
| Donation route | From USD 3 million | Cash donation to the national budget for socioeconomic or humanitarian purposes |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm with the official authority | Set by the Ministry of Interior and subject to change |
| Professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Vary by case and provider |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, General Department of Identification publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Brazil generally allows dual nationality, and Cambodia now recognises dual citizenship under its updated Nationality Law. Confirm your individual position with the official authority and a licensed professional.
No. Cambodian naturalisation is discretionary and described in law as a favour of the Kingdom, so a grant is never guaranteed by meeting a financial threshold alone.
The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, through the General Department of Identification, handles citizenship matters. Verify current rules at the official source.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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