Cambodia grants citizenship to foreign investors by naturalisation. This page sets out how the route works for Lebanese nationals and what changed in late 2025.
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.
Cambodian citizenship by investment is granted by naturalisation and is open in principle to applicants of many nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, subject to legal and regulatory review of the applicant and the source of funds.
Lebanon does not generally require a person to renounce Lebanese nationality when acquiring another, and Cambodia permits dual citizenship under its reformed law. You should still confirm your personal position with both the Cambodian authority and Lebanese authorities before acting.
The reformed framework provides for citizenship through a qualifying investment in approved priority sectors or through a contribution to the national budget. The exact qualifying activities and the documents required are set by the Ministry of Interior.
Because the law changed recently, the qualifying routes and their conditions are the single most important thing to verify before you commit any funds.
Processing time for naturalisation is set by the authority and depends on review of the applicant and the funds. Confirm the current expected timeline with the Ministry of Interior rather than relying on figures published by intermediaries.
Indicative figures are shown below. The reform raised the thresholds, so verify every number against the official authority before budgeting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment in approved sectors | From USD 1 million (reported, confirm) | Reported under the law effective December 2025 |
| Contribution to the national budget | From USD 3 million (reported, confirm) | Reported alternative route, confirm current figure |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Ministry of Interior |
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.
Cambodia permits dual citizenship under its reformed law, and Lebanon does not generally require renunciation. Confirm your own position with both authorities before acting.
Cambodia raised its investment thresholds with effect from December 2025. Figures published before that date are out of date. Verify the current numbers with the Ministry of Interior.
Requirements are set by the authority and can change. Do not assume any residence condition either way without confirming the current rule with the Ministry of Interior.
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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