How to Get Residency with Cambodia My Second Home
Cambodia has launched a residency by investment program for individuals seeking a secure, long-term foothold in one of Southeast Asia’s most high-potential economies.
Cambodia My Second Home (CM2H) Residency Program
Investment options begin at $50,000 and after five years of residency, applicants have the option to apply for citizenship in Cambodia as long as the investment is maintained and a serious business relationship to Cambodia is demonstrated.
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Why get residency in Cambodia with the CM2H program?
- Opportunity to apply for citizenship after five years, an uncommon opportunity among Asian countries.
- Tropical, affordable lifestyle with rapidly improving air connectivity.
- Live in a fiercely pro-business economy that is pulling out all the stops to promote economic growth and transform into a middle-income country.
- Cambodia is one of the most pro-cryptocurrency countries in the world.
- Live in a country that feels like the Thailand of 20 years ago.
- The CM2H program office provides investors assistance in opening local companies and bank accounts. They will also help with forming trusts for land and property ownership.
What are the costs and requirements for the CM2H program?
There are 3 options to obtain this premium residency program
| Investment Route | Cost | Key Features & Details |
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| Option 1: Pure Donation | $50,000 |
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| Option 2: Real Estate Investment | $85,000 |
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| Option 3: Fixed Deposit Program | $150,000 to $200,000 |
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How to apply for the CM2H Cambodia residency?
The total processing time from application submission to permit issuance is around two months.
- Submit your personal information and passport copy for preliminary due-diligence (can be submitted remotely). After 5-7 days, the background check is processed and a result is issued.
- In the event of an approval, the applicant should then plan a trip to Cambodia within one month of obtaining the approval to complete the rest of the process.
- The applicant should plan to remain in country for 10 working days to complete the remaining parts of the process.
| Cambodia Residency CM2H | Details & Requirements |
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Does CM2H Offer a Path to Citizenship?
Cambodia currently claims that this program offers a path to citizenship after five years.
However, this will be subject to review by authorities and will be influenced by factors such as how much you have invested in the country, how many local jobs you have created, etc. They will also verify that Cambodia is indeed your second home, and not just another residency in your portfolio.
There will not be a Khmer language requirement.
It is a realistic path for individuals expecting to dig into the local business scene and make an impact, but not for people who only passively invest in the country or use it as a paper residency. Retirees for example should not expect to obtain citizenship using CM2H, nor people who only show up in Cambodia for a few weeks per year.
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Frequently Asked Questions Cambodia My Second Home Residency Program
Why use the CM2H program as opposed to cheaper residency programs in Cambodia?
Cambodian visa policy is always being tightened. The current pathways to business visas and long term residencies are getting harder and harder, making the CM2H program compelling for people who want to ensure long-term access to Cambodia.
What happens after my 10-year residency term ends?
For now, the government says that they intend to offer extensions on the program, but nobody can say how the regulations will evolve a decade from now.
Can I include dependent family members on this program?
The CM2H is intended for individual applicants but they are adapting the program for families.
You may include your spouse and children under 18 through a family package.
However, dependents currently must pay an additional $35,000 each for any of the options.
Who is applying for this program?
Australians, Japanese and Europeans count among the top nationalities pursuing the CM2H program.