Cambodia has a population of about 17 million and a nominal GDP of roughly US$45 billion, with the US dollar widely used alongside the local riel. It is a member of ASEAN. Its Cambodia My Second Home (CM2H) programme, launched in 2022, is featured in the index.
Last Updated: August 10, 2026
Global Residency Programs Report: Cambodia
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Introduction
Cambodia’s CM2H Rankings Snapshot
The Global Residency Programs Index 2026 compares 48 residency pathways across five dimensions: Procedure, Mobility, Tax Optimization, Quality of Life, and Investment. The overall score provides a high-level comparison, while the individual rankings help readers identify the strengths and trade-offs most relevant to their priorities.
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 48th | 74.41 |
Procedure
| 26th | 84.32 |
Mobility
| 46th | 51.8 |
Tax Optimization
| 25th | 81.25 |
Quality of Life
| 48th | 66.15 |
Investment
| 23rd | 84.87 |
Cambodia’s CM2H at Glance
Cambodia’s My Second Home (CM2H)
Cambodia’s My Second Home programme, launched in 2022, offers a long-duration residence option through a deposit or investment at a comparatively low threshold.
Programme: CM2H Legal basis: Cambodia My Second Home programme (2022) under the Law on Immigration (1994) and implementing sub-decrees Indicative minimum: USD 100,000 (deposit or investment) Estimated processing: 1 to 2 months
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| Cambodia My Second Home programme (2022) administered under the Law on Immigration (1994) and implementing sub-decrees (General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior). |
Region
| Asia |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| USD $100,000 (deposit / investment) |
Year of Inception
| 2022 |
Visa-free Countries
| 102 = 23 (visa-free destinations) + 79 (visa on arrival/ETA) |
Investment Options
| The Cambodia My Second Home (CM2H) programme is a government-backed residency initiative launched in 2022 to provide international investors and their families with a streamlined, long-term pathway to living in Cambodia. Participants are granted a 10-year, multiple-entry renewable visa, along with benefits such as VIP airport transfers, assistance with local bank-account opening, and support for business registration and work permits. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a clean criminal record, and make a minimum investment of USD 100,000 in government-approved real-estate projects or business ventures, though some routes or providers may allow entry with lower thresholds depending on the specific investment package. A notable feature of CM2H is its potential as a gateway to naturalisation: after maintaining the visa for five years, participants become eligible to apply for Cambodian citizenship, which allows for dual nationality and expanded property-ownership rights. |
Physical Presence Requirements
| Flexible |
Family Member Inclusion
| Spouse, children, parents |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Yes |
Path to Citizenship
| N/A |
Average Processing Time
| 1–2 months |
Conclusion
The 2026 Global Residency Programs Index makes one thing clear: there is no single best programme, only the best fit for a given set of priorities. A decade of reform has left the sector more transparent, more compliance-driven and more diverse in the routes it offers (from regulated funds and entrepreneurial ventures to lifestyle and long-stay options) so that residency has matured into a credible, durable planning tool rather than a shortcut. Whether the goal is mobility, tax efficiency, quality of life or an eventual second passport, the value of this 2026 GRP Index lies in matching the right route to the right objective, grounded in evidence rather than marketing.
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