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Cambodia citizenship by descent is governed by Citizenship by descent. Cambodian citizenship by descent is available to children of Cambodian nationals, with special considerations for those of Khmer origin. We file through the Cambodian Ministry of Interior and consulates.
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Eligibility for Cambodia citizenship by descent depends on your generational distance to your Cambodian ancestor and whether the citizenship chain was never broken.
Citizenship is transmitted through both parents equally under modern Cambodia law.
Generational limit: See country guide
Dual citizenship: Permitted
Language requirement: None for descent path
Filing authority: See country guide
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Cambodia citizenship by descent?
See the Cambodia country guide for detailed generational limit information.
Does Cambodia allow dual citizenship?
See the Cambodia country guide for dual citizenship policy.
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