Khmer Nationality by Marriage or Naturalisation
Law on Nationality 1996
Cambodia's Law on Nationality allows a foreigner married to a Khmer citizen to request nationality after living together for 3 years from registration of the marriage. Other foreigners may apply for naturalisation after 7 years of continuous residence from receiving a residence card under the Law on Immigration. The residence requirement is waived for certain large investors and donors. Naturalisation is a favour, not a right, and is decided by Royal Decree.
1 entry rule for Cambodia based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Cambodia
Money
3
Currency
Cambodian Riel
KHR
Cambodian Riel
Cost of living
37
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 10%
Monthly salary tax: 0% up to KHR 1.5 million, 20% above KHR 12.5 million.
Living
1
Happiness
#119 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign spouses of Khmer citizens, long-term residents holding a residence card, and certain large investors or donors.
Eligibility
MarriageArticle 5
You need to have lived together with your Khmer spouse for three years after the marriage certificate was registered.
- Counted from registration of the marriage certificate
- Applies to a foreign husband or wife of a Khmer citizen
- Article 5
Official wording
A foreign man or woman married to a Khmer wife or husband may demand Khmer nationality only after living together for three (3) years after registration of the marriage certificate.
Good behaviourArticle 8
A certificate of good behaviour and moral conduct from the commune (Khum) or quarter (Sangkat) chief.
No criminal recordArticle 8
A certificate stating the applicant has never been convicted of a criminal offence.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementResidence
- Document checklistGood behaviour and moral conduct certificate
- FeesNationality application fee
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- 5 documents
- 1 fee
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Cambodia
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa (T) - e-Visa or mission
- Work permitsForeign Worker Work Permit and Employment Card
- FamilyK Visa
- Status in-countryOrdinary / Business Visa (E) and long-stay extensions
