Cambodia
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Overview
Population
17,400,000
GDP per Capita
$1,785
Currency
US Dollar / Cambodian Riel (USD)
Top Income Tax
20%
Corporate Tax
20%
Capital Gains Tax
20%
Cost of Living
Phnom Penhvs Memphis, TN: 36%
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
Food & Dining
$250/mo
Healthcare
$50/mo
Transportation
$40/mo
Utilities
$80/mo
Entertainment
$80/mo
Total monthly: $1,000Source: Cambodianess 2026 / Expatistan 2026
Siem Reapvs Little Rock, AR: 29%
Rent (1BR)
$300/mo
Food & Dining
$200/mo
Healthcare
$40/mo
Transportation
$30/mo
Utilities
$60/mo
Entertainment
$60/mo
Total monthly: $690Source: TwoCanTravel 2025 / Reddit r/cambodia / International Living
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Visa & Residency Programs
Cambodia Business Visa (Type EB)
The EB extension of the Ordinary visa allows foreigners to work in Cambodia. Requires employer sponsorship or business registration. Common path for remote workers and entrepreneurs setting up a local entity. Renewed annually.
Processing: 2-4 weeks
Validity: 1 year, renewable
Path to Citizenship (7 yrs)
Work Permit Included
Cambodia Ordinary Visa (Type E โ Long Stay)
The Ordinary (E) visa is the standard path for long-term residents, digital nomads, retirees, and business owners. Available on arrival for $35, it can be extended for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. The ER (retirement) extension is for those 55+ who are financially self-sufficient and do not work in Cambodia. Renewed indefinitely.
Citizenship Pathways
Cambodia Citizenship by Investment (Donation)
A donation of approximately $250,000-$300,000 to the Cambodian government can lead to citizenship via royal decree, bypassing the 7-year residency requirement. Process is discretionary and handled through government channels. Dual citizenship permitted.
Min. Investment: $250,000 USD
0Processing: 6-12 months
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Cambodia Citizenship by Naturalization
Standard naturalization requires 7 years of legal residency in Cambodia, knowledge of Khmer language, good moral character, and a clean criminal record. Approved by royal decree. Dual citizenship is permitted.
Residency Req: 7 months
Processing: 12-24 months after eligibility
Tax Information
Income Tax
20%
Top marginal rate
Corporate Tax
20%
Capital Gains
20%
Flat 20% CGT on real estate, securities, IP, and goodwill effective Jan 2026. No personal income tax per se โ salary tax applies to employment income only.
Tax System
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