Cambodia allows citizenship through investment or donation routes that sit inside its naturalisation system, and it is open to Indian nationals. Reported thresholds have recently been revised, so this page sets out the position carefully.
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.
Indian citizens are eligible to apply for Cambodian citizenship through the investment linked naturalisation routes. Applicants must be adults, must hold a clean criminal record and must meet the financial threshold set in law.
There is no nationality bar on Indian applicants. Because the thresholds were reportedly revised, treat any single quoted figure with caution and confirm the current requirements with the official authority before you act.
The two investment linked routes are a personal capital investment in a project approved by the Royal Government or the Council for the Development of Cambodia, or a cash donation to the state budget. Both routes lead to citizenship by naturalisation rather than a separate citizenship track.
A 2025 sub decree reportedly raised the qualifying amounts on both routes. The exact figures vary between sources, so the safest course is to confirm the current thresholds with the official authority.
Cambodia does not impose a residence requirement on these routes, and approvals have historically been quoted at around six to nine months from a complete file. Timelines depend on the route and on government review.
Confirm current processing times with the official authority, since reported figures are indicative rather than guaranteed.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment or donation set in law, plus government processing fees and any independent professional fees you choose to use. The donation route is not recoverable.
Because the thresholds were reportedly revised, the table flags the amounts to confirm rather than stating a single figure. Confirm each current figure with the official authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Reportedly raised by a 2025 sub decree |
| Donation route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Cash donation to the state budget, not recoverable |
| Government processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, ask for a written scope |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Interior, Royal Government of Cambodia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Indian citizens are eligible through the investment linked naturalisation routes. Confirm the current rules and thresholds with the official authority.
Cambodia reportedly revised its thresholds through a 2025 sub decree and reported amounts vary between sources. Confirm the current figures with the official authority rather than relying on older numbers.
These routes have not required residence, and Cambodia permits dual citizenship. India restricts dual citizenship, so take your own legal advice on your Indian status.
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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