Cambodia allows foreign nationals to apply for citizenship by naturalisation through a qualifying donation or investment. Pakistani nationals apply on the same terms as other foreign nationals. This page explains the routes and where to confirm the current figures.
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 nationality bar that excludes Pakistani applicants. Citizenship by naturalisation through investment is open to foreign nationals who are at least 18, hold no criminal record and can show the legal source of their funds. The updated Nationality Law took effect on 1 December 2025 and sets the current thresholds.
Approval is discretionary and requires authorisation from the Council for the Development of Cambodia or the Royal Government. Meeting the financial threshold does not guarantee a grant. Confirm the current rules with the official authority before you commit.
There are two broad routes. The donation route is a cash contribution to the national budget for socioeconomic or humanitarian development. The investment route commits personal capital to an approved project.
The law permits dual citizenship and does not require applicants to reside in Cambodia. Confirm which route fits your situation, and the current published amounts, with the official authority.
Reports indicate a grant can follow within several months of a complete and approved application, although timelines depend on government review and discretion. There is no residence requirement to qualify.
Confirm current processing times and any oath or document steps with the official authority, since these can change.
The dominant cost is the qualifying donation or investment. Government and processing fees and professional costs are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Donation route | From US$3 million to the national budget | Nonrefundable contribution under the updated law |
| Investment route | From US$1 million in personal capital | Into an approved project |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Separate from the qualifying amount |
| Professional costs | Varies by case | Set independently |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Royal Government of Cambodia, with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality bar. Pakistani applicants apply on the same terms, subject to due diligence and government approval. Confirm with the official authority.
The updated Nationality Law permits dual citizenship. Confirm how this applies to your case with the official authority.
No. There is no residence requirement to qualify through this route. Confirm any document or oath steps 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.
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