Cambodia
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Population
- 17,847,982
- 2025
- Area
- 181,035 km²
- Official language
- Khmer
- Currency
- Cambodian Riel
- KHR
- GDP per capita
- US$2,872
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Cambodia permits dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation condition, and Khmer nationals living abroad do not lose their nationality automatically on acquiring another.
Cambodia (Asia) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #15/200 (86.2/100). Lowest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #40/50 (38.0/100). The passport ranks #95/198 and reaches 44 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 45.4/100 (#137/199). On the entry side, 197/197 passports can enter Cambodia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Cambodia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity39.2
- Safety & Stability68.2
- Economy & Income74.1
- Education47.8
- Environment & Clean Water72.5
- Infrastructure67.6
- Digital Connectivity42.3
- Equality32.3
- Learning Quality62.4
- Educational Attainment50.5
- Expected Years of Schooling32.5
- Education Spending22.6
- Basic Access63.4
- Violent Crime96.5
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism64.7
- Law Enforcement & Order21.4
- Road Safety50.1
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.0
- Health Outcomes66.3
- Coverage & Access75.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities4.4
- Spending & Investment10.8
- Financial Protection16.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends56.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security65.7
- Rule of Law & Property Rights15.7
- Political Stability64.7
- Institutions & Regulation36.5
- Financial Soundness78.6
- Monetary Stability89.4
- Freedom of Capital Movement70.0
- Education47.8
- Healthcare39.2
- Safety68.2
- Quality of Life55.7
- Cost of living86.2
- Passport12.2
- Passport12.2
- Quality of Life55.7
- Safety68.2
- Healthcare39.2
- Purchasing power & price stability28.5
- Education47.8
- Wealth Protection53.8
- Tax81.2
- Cost of living86.2
- Healthcare39.2
- Safety68.2
- Quality of Life55.7
- Tax81.2
- Wealth Protection53.8
- Affordable Prices84.8
- Price Stability89.4
- Purchasing power13.3
At a glance
Entering Cambodia
- Visa-free: 11 passports
- Visa on arrival: 186 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 3/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Ordinary (E-class) Visa – Business Extension (EB)
- Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025)
- Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H)
Frequently asked questions about Cambodia
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
According to the World Bank, Cambodia had a population of 17,847,982 in 2025.
What is the official language of Cambodia?
The official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
What currency does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel (KHR).
Does Cambodia allow dual citizenship?
Cambodia permits dual citizenship: naturalisation carries no renunciation condition, and Khmer nationals living abroad do not lose their nationality automatically on acquiring another.
How strong is the Cambodia passport?
The Cambodia passport ranks #95 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 44 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Cambodia passport holders?
Holders of the Cambodia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 140 destinations and need an e-Visa for 63. Full list: Cambodia passport page.
How many passports can enter Cambodia without applying for a visa in advance?
197 of 197 passports can enter Cambodia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 11 visa-free and 186 with a visa on arrival.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Cambodia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Cambodia: Ordinary (E-class) Visa – Business Extension (EB), Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025) and Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, Ordinary (E-class) Visa – Business Extension (EB) requires a minimum investment of US$50,000, Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H) requires US$100,000 and Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025) requires starting from US$1,000,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, an application under Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025) takes about 3–9 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Cambodia through these programmes?
Through Ordinary (E-class) Visa – Business Extension (EB), citizenship of Cambodia is possible after about 7 years; Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025) grants citizenship directly; through Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H), citizenship of Cambodia is possible after about 7 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, Naturalisation by investment/donation (Sub-Decree No. 225/2025) requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Cambodia My 2nd Home (CM2H) 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Cambodia?
All 2 programmes can include spouse.
Where is Cambodia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Cambodia is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#15 of 200) and weakest on the Investment Migration ROI (#40 of 50).
How does Cambodia rank for quality of life?
Cambodia scores 55.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #146 of 211.
Is Cambodia expensive to live in?
Cambodia scores 86.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #15 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Cambodia?
Cambodia scores 68.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #107 of 203.
How does Cambodia rank for healthcare?
Cambodia scores 39.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #145 of 192.
How does Cambodia rank for education?
Cambodia scores 47.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #141 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
