Acquiring Cambodian Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria (2025)

  • ✅ Individuals born anywhere to at least one parent who is a Cambodian citizen at the time of birth are eligible for citizenship by descent.
  • ✅ The Cambodian parent must have retained citizenship and not renounced it prior to the applicant’s birth.
  • ✅ Applicants must register their intent to claim Cambodian nationality with a Cambodian embassy, consulate, or the Ministry of Interior if in Cambodia.

Required Documentation (2025)

  • ✅ Applicant’s birth certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated into Khmer if necessary).
  • ✅ Cambodian parent’s birth certificate or citizenship certificate issued by the Cambodian Civil Registry or Ministry of Interior.
  • ✅ Valid identification of the Cambodian parent (e.g., Cambodian passport or national ID card).
  • ✅ Applicant’s valid passport or equivalent identification document.

Application Process (2025)

  • 📍 Gather all required documents, ensuring they are legalized and translated into Khmer as needed.
  • 📍 Submit the application to the nearest Cambodian embassy or consulate (if abroad) or the Ministry of Interior (if in Cambodia).
  • 📍 Attend an interview or provide additional verification if requested by authorities.
  • 📍 Await processing, which may take 3-6 months depending on the completeness of the application.
  • 📍 Upon approval, receive a certificate of citizenship and apply for a Cambodian passport.

Additional Considerations (2025)

  • 📌 Cambodia permits **dual citizenship**, allowing applicants to retain their original nationality alongside Cambodian citizenship.
  • 📌 Processing times and requirements may vary; consult the nearest Cambodian embassy or the Ministry of Interior for the latest updates.
  • 📌 More details can be found in the **Law on Nationality of Cambodia (1996)**, assumed current in 2025 unless amended.

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