Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Hello,
I want to apply for dual citizenship UK and Khmer. My mother is Cambodian as she was born there, but left the country during the Khmer rouge. She does not currently have a Cambodian passport herself as hers was taken from her when she applied to be a UK citizen way back. However if she can prove she was born in Cambodia is this enough?
Secondly, what documents do I need and how do I even start the application process? Anyone know the cost? I've only ever read about large sums of donations, but that's with a neutrality Visa I believe?
Thank you all in advance!!
I want to apply for dual citizenship UK and Khmer. My mother is Cambodian as she was born there, but left the country during the Khmer rouge. She does not currently have a Cambodian passport herself as hers was taken from her when she applied to be a UK citizen way back. However if she can prove she was born in Cambodia is this enough?
Secondly, what documents do I need and how do I even start the application process? Anyone know the cost? I've only ever read about large sums of donations, but that's with a neutrality Visa I believe?
Thank you all in advance!!
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Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Due to the huge number of displaced people during the 70s-80s, and the lack of original documentation, there are processes in place which will help people in your situation.
Basically if you are born to a Cambodian parent you are eligible for citizenship here, it doesn't matter if you were born abroad or not.
You just need to prove your mother was born here.
Basically if you are born to a Cambodian parent you are eligible for citizenship here, it doesn't matter if you were born abroad or not.
You just need to prove your mother was born here.
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Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Cambodian law states that if you crawled out of a Cambodian fanny you are Cambodian. So If you can find the paperwork you are entitled to Cambodian citizenship.
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Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
I think your mom can just call the rest of the family back in Cambodia to get the paperwork necessary to prove she is Cambodian.
If one of your parents is Cambodian, you are eligible for Cambodian citizenship. You can marry a Khmer citizen regardless of your age or income bracket, and entitled to own land.
Maybe you can vote, too. Not sure about voting rules for overseas Khmer not born in the country.
Congrats.
If one of your parents is Cambodian, you are eligible for Cambodian citizenship. You can marry a Khmer citizen regardless of your age or income bracket, and entitled to own land.
Maybe you can vote, too. Not sure about voting rules for overseas Khmer not born in the country.
Congrats.
Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
When you arrive obtain the K-type (Special) Visa on arrival, it's free and last the lifetime of your passport. You just need to show evidence that you are of Cambodian descent.
Next step is to go to the Department of Identification in Chbar Ampouv, there they will give you the application forms and list of required documents. The application process could take months, so be prepared for that.
Next step is to go to the Department of Identification in Chbar Ampouv, there they will give you the application forms and list of required documents. The application process could take months, so be prepared for that.
Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Does you mother still have relatives in Cambodia ? If so it would be a lot easier for her to obtain Khmer Citizenship.
Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
I hope your mother can still speak/listen write/read khmer. And that you can speak some khmer.
Relatives living in Cambodia will be a big help, if not, there's little hope for you to go through Khmer bureaucracy ... (or be loaded !)
Relatives living in Cambodia will be a big help, if not, there's little hope for you to go through Khmer bureaucracy ... (or be loaded !)
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Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Hi John,John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:16 am Due to the huge number of displaced people during the 70s-80s, and the lack of original documentation, there are processes in place which will help people in your situation.
Basically if you are born to a Cambodian parent you are eligible for citizenship here, it doesn't matter if you were born abroad or not.
You just need to prove your mother was born here.
Would you mind elaborating on the processes in place with lack of documentation, or only the reference of having one parent being born in Cambodia, but no specific details?
Thank you
Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
Please refer to the Law on Nationality
Chapter 2 Article 4
CHAPTER II: KHMER NATIONALITY/CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH
ARTICLE 4:
1. Shall obtain Khmer nationality/citizenship regardless of the place of birth:
Any legitimate child who is born from a mother or father who has Khmer
nationality/citizenship, or
Any illegitimate child who is born from and recognized by mother or father who
has Khmer nationality, or
Any child who is not recognized by a mother and father (parents), when the court
passed a judgment stating that such child was really born from a mother or father
who has Khmer nationality/citizenship.
The documentation required is the family book from your mother's village or the entry in the register there (if you can get those) and your birth certificate.
Ignore the naysayers who say you need lots of cash - it is not true.
Follow PSD-Kiwi advice
Chapter 2 Article 4
CHAPTER II: KHMER NATIONALITY/CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH
ARTICLE 4:
1. Shall obtain Khmer nationality/citizenship regardless of the place of birth:
Any legitimate child who is born from a mother or father who has Khmer
nationality/citizenship, or
Any illegitimate child who is born from and recognized by mother or father who
has Khmer nationality, or
Any child who is not recognized by a mother and father (parents), when the court
passed a judgment stating that such child was really born from a mother or father
who has Khmer nationality/citizenship.
The documentation required is the family book from your mother's village or the entry in the register there (if you can get those) and your birth certificate.
Ignore the naysayers who say you need lots of cash - it is not true.
Follow PSD-Kiwi advice
Re: Dual citizenship?! What do I need and how much?
If your mum is cambodian and has an english passport then she must have documents from her application for british citizenship as that would require a birth certificate or equivalent documetation. Home office must have that on file in paper or electronic form. Not sur of the full story here but if she was an adopted child the adoptin agency would have the paperwork as well, and if she was a refugee through official channels (ie Un they would have paperwork too)
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