Cambodian nationality law

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The Law on Nationality of Cambodia (Cambodian Citizenship) determines who is a citizen of Cambodia under a 1996 nationality law. [1] Cambodian citizenship is typically acquired through ancestry (being born to at least one Khmer parent) or naturalization. [2] Citizenship can also be applied through business investments and donations. [2] Dual nationality is permitted, although dual nationals may be viewed as Cambodian citizens in court proceedings. [1]

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Controversies

Dual citizenship

In 2019, Reuters published an investigation that disclosed at least 8 relatives and high-ranking associates of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, including Lau Meng Khin, Choeung Sopheap, Neth Savoeun, and Aun Pornmoniroth, had acquired Cypriot citizenship through an investment scheme. [3] [4] In response, Cypriot opposition parties demanded an investigation. [3] The program was disbanded in 2020. In October 2021, the Parliament of Cambodia passed constitutional amendments that ban the prime minister and presidents of the National Assembly, Senate , and Constitutional Council from being citizens of other countries. [5] [6] The law was enacted in November 2021. [7]

Type of Application of Citizenship

Cambodia's nationality laws enable foreigners to apply Cambodian citizenship through business investments or donations to the Cambodian government's national budget. [8] [2] This pathway has enabled qualified foreigners, including Angelina Julia, to acquire Cambodian citizenship. [9] [10]

Refer to Khmer Mekong Law Group articles, there are different types of applications for Cambodian citizenship:

How to Get Cambodian Citizenship

Khmer Mekong Law Group [11] mentioned that Foreigners can apply for Cambodian citizenship by naturalization, this is according to Article 7 of the Law on Nationality of Cambodia. The same law explains that naturalization is not the right of the applicant, it is only the Kingdom of Cambodia's favor to decide on the acceptance of any foreigner as a Khmer nationality. In either case, the application may be rejected by discretion. Article 8 stipulates that foreigners who can apply for naturalization must meet the following conditions: [12]


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