Chinese nationals can seek Cambodian citizenship by investment. The thresholds changed under a 2025 reform, so this page explains the current position and what to confirm with the official authority.
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.
Cambodia does not exclude Chinese nationals from citizenship by investment. The route allows qualifying investors to acquire Khmer nationality without the standard residency and language conditions that apply to ordinary naturalisation.
Applicants must show a clean record and lawfully held funds and pass checks. The reformed framework permits dual citizenship, which removes earlier uncertainty. Confirm the current conditions with the Ministry of Interior.
Two main routes are reported under the reformed framework, a qualifying capital investment in an approved project, or a cash donation to the national budget.
The reform raised both thresholds substantially from their previous levels. Reported figures are still settling, so confirm the exact qualifying amounts and approved sectors with the Ministry of Interior.
Cambodian citizenship by investment is commonly quoted at about six to nine months, without a requirement to reside in Cambodia. Treat any timeline as indicative and dependent on a complete file and approvals.
Indicative thresholds reported under the 2025 reform are shown below. They are higher than the previous levels and are still settling. Government and professional fees are separate. Verify every figure with the official authority before committing funds.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment in an approved project | About USD 1,000,000 | Reported level under the 2025 reform, confirm current figure |
| Donation to the national budget | About USD 3,000,000 | Reported level under the 2025 reform, confirm current figure |
| Government and professional fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Separate from the investment |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality based exclusion. Qualifying investors can acquire Khmer nationality without the usual residency and language conditions of ordinary naturalisation.
Yes. A reform that took effect on 1 December 2025 raised the investment thresholds well above the previous levels. Confirm the current figures with the Ministry of Interior before acting.
The reformed framework permits dual citizenship, which removes earlier uncertainty. Confirm your own position and any home country rules before applying.
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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