Q&A

Does Cambodia allow dual citizenship?

Does Cambodia allow dual citizenship?

Cambodian citizenship is granted to those born to at least one Khmer parent regardless of the place of birth. Cambodia imposes no restrictions on dual citizenship. In fact, Cambodia has permitted dual citizenship since 1996.

How much does it cost to live in Cambodia for a month?

Compared to many Asian countries, the cost of living in Cambodia is still relatively cheap. A foreigner living alone in the city can easily get by on $800 – $1,000 per month if he cooks his own food and indulges in minimal luxuries.

Is it possible to have dual citizenship in Cambodia?

Cambodia has permitted dual citizenship since 1996, so whether or not you are allowed to remain a citizen of your home country and have dual nationality depends on the laws there.

What happens if you become a foreigner in Cambodia?

Once citizenship is granted, a foreigner will also be able to own land and property in their own name in Cambodia. Naturalisation is the standard alternative for foreigners wishing to become a Cambodian citizen.

How does Cambodia citizenship by investment process work?

The Cambodia citizenship by investment application process is extremely efficient, and the government of Cambodia is committed to the highest standard of due diligence and vetting of investor applicants ensuring only persons of impeccable standing and repute will be admitted.

How can I get honorary citizenship in Cambodia?

Also known as honorary citizenship, this option is usually the subject of some discussion. Officially, an investment of at least 1.25 billion riel ($312,500) in Cambodia, or a donation 1 billion riel or more to the national budget will allow you to bypass the seven-year residence requirement mentioned in the section above.

Can a foreign couple get married in Cambodia?

Marriage between a Cambodian and a foreign recently increased together with the foreign direct investment to Cambodia as well as the regional integration. Marriage has many aspects which sometime it holds in term of love-marriage and arrange-marriage.

How to sponsor Your Cambodian girlfriend for a visa to Australia?

To sponsor your Cambodian girlfriend for a visa to Australia you must be Australian or a New Zealander. So this means Australian citizen or Permanent resident. Or a New Zealand citizen living in Australia. The sponsor provides the money.

How many countries can Cambodian citizens travel to?

As of 28 September 2019, Cambodian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 53 countries and territories, ranking the Cambodian passport 88th in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passports of Equatorial Guinea and Turkmenistan) according to the Henley & Partners Passport Index.

Do you need an affidavit of single status in Cambodia?

While it is not required that you use the affidavit of single status provided by the U.S. Embassy, using an affidavit from another source may cause officials at the MFA to question the source and validity of your affidavit as it will vary in appearance from those they usually see.