Cambodia
KHMCambodia is a Southeast Asian developing economy with one of the simplest long-stay visa regimes in the region — the renewable 12-month E-class visa is widely available to retirees, remote workers, and small-business owners. Tax residency triggers at 183 days; foreign-source income is generally not taxed (territorial application in practice). Citizenship by investment is technically available via a $245,000 government donation but is rarely used by Western applicants; dual citizenship is permitted. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap have established expat communities; healthcare quality is limited and most expats rely on Bangkok for serious medical care.
Passport Rank
#92
Visa-Free
47
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- Cambodian riel (KHR) — USD widely accepted
- Languages
- Khmer
- Population
- 16,770,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 7 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon
- English Proficiency Rank
- #95
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
Indices
Cost of Living
38
Safety
50
Healthcare
55
Quality of Life
95
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
- Naturalisation
- 7 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh | $600 | $380 | $230 | $130 | $30 |
| Siem Reap | $380 | $250 | $210 | $110 | $25 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 7
- Language Test
- Yes (basic Khmer)
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $600
- Processing
- ~24 months
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) | Phnom Penh | IB | $14,000–$26,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
38 Mbps median
50% fibre coverage
eSIM: Smart Axiata, Cellcard, Metfone
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Not legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Not recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- No
- ILGA Rank
- —
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Common