by PSD_Kiwi » Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:45 am
No, you don't get Permanent Residence unfortunately, and there is no dedicated Visa or EOS category for those legally married or having kids with a Cambodian Citizen.
You are however eligible to apply for the EB (Business) EOS based on marriage if not working.
If legally married in Cambodia to a Cambodian Citizen, and living together, for 3 years in Cambodia you are eligible to apply for Citizenship via marriage, easier said than done though.
If legally married in Cambodia to a Cambodian Citizen, your name will be included on any property Hard Titles of property purchased when married, and the property cannot be sold without both parties agreement. If the Cambodian spouse passes away you inherit any properties, but as foreigners are not permitted to own land, you are then required to transfer or sell the property to a Cambodian Citizen, money from the sale is all yours. You also inherit any joint assets or funds held in a bank account, etc.
Note: legally married means you have an official Cambodian Marriage Certificate, either by going through the process and approval of the MoFAIC and MoI, or having your marriage abroad recognised and approved by the MoI and having a Cambodian Marriage Certificate issued by the Sangkat. A marriage abroad is not automatically recognised.
Just having a wedding ceremony in Cambodia without going through the application process with the MoFAIC and MoI is also not legally recognised.
No, you don't get Permanent Residence unfortunately, and there is no dedicated Visa or EOS category for those legally married or having kids with a Cambodian Citizen.
You are however eligible to apply for the EB (Business) EOS based on marriage if not working.
If legally married in Cambodia to a Cambodian Citizen, and living together, for 3 years in Cambodia you are eligible to apply for Citizenship via marriage, easier said than done though.
If legally married in Cambodia to a Cambodian Citizen, your name will be included on any property Hard Titles of property purchased when married, and the property cannot be sold without both parties agreement. If the Cambodian spouse passes away you inherit any properties, but as foreigners are not permitted to own land, you are then required to transfer or sell the property to a Cambodian Citizen, money from the sale is all yours. You also inherit any joint assets or funds held in a bank account, etc.
Note: legally married means you have an official Cambodian Marriage Certificate, either by going through the process and approval of the MoFAIC and MoI, or having your marriage abroad recognised and approved by the MoI and having a Cambodian Marriage Certificate issued by the Sangkat. A marriage abroad is not automatically recognised.
Just having a wedding ceremony in Cambodia without going through the application process with the MoFAIC and MoI is also not legally recognised.