By Harrison White
Henley & Partners, recognized as the global leader in residence and citizenship by planning, has played a defining role in shaping the wealth migration industry since the 1990s. With a presence in more than 70 offices worldwide, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and their advisors on structuring global mobility, wealth planning, and long-term security.
In Cambodia, Untac Nem and the Henley & Partners team are increasingly engaging investors and entrepreneurs seeking international opportunities, lifestyle diversification, and strategic advantages through residence and citizenship planning.
What is Henley & Partners?
Could you describe Henley & Partners’ evolution and core competencies — particularly as the pioneer and largest global firm for residence and citizenship by investment — including the firm’s history, scale, and advisory scope?
Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on our expertise and experience in this area. The firm’s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 70 offices worldwide.
The concept of residence and citizenship planning was created by Henley & Partners in the 1990s. As globalization has expanded, residence and citizenship have become topics of significant interest among the increasing number of internationally mobile entrepreneurs and investors whom we proudly serve every day.
Henley & Partners also runs the world’s leading government advisory practice for wealth migration, which has raised more than USD 15 billion in foreign direct investment. Trusted by governments, the firm has been involved in strategic consulting and in the design, set-up, and operation of the world’s most successful residence and citizenship programs.
Why Henley & Partners
With over 25 years of institutional experience, Henley & Partners is by far the largest globally integrated residence and citizenship advisory firm in the world. Through the provision of bespoke residence and citizenship by investment solutions, we have helped thousands of individuals and families, their advisors, and many sovereign states to generate value. Our outstanding people and systems provide a world-class advisory service underpinned by strict confidentiality, data security, and limited transaction risk.
How does the process work?
What is the general process for investment migration — from initial consultation and eligibility assessment, through application and due diligence, to final approval? And how does Henley & Partners—especially in Cambodia—support clients at each stage?
Your Journey with Henley & Partners
- We advise on the best program for you and your family
One of our experienced client advisors will carefully assess your personal requirements and help you select the most suitable residence or citizenship by investment program to meet your individual needs and preferences. This initial consultation is free of charge.
- We onboard you as a Henley & Partners client
Before a client agreement is signed and you are invoiced for any services rendered, our compliance team will conduct thorough due diligence on you and any family members included in your application. Once you have passed our due diligence checks, we will onboard you as a client and request a fixed fee for our ongoing services.
- We assist you with the entire application process
A dedicated relationship manager will be appointed to assist you in securing and compiling all necessary supporting documents and completing various government application forms. We will guide and support you throughout this often time-consuming and complex part of the process, including making the final submission to the relevant government authority.
- You are granted your new residence or citizenship rights
Once the relevant government agency has reviewed all documentation, it will conduct its own due diligence checks. If your application is successful, the government will send us an approval-in-principle letter, and you will be asked to fulfil any payment obligations (namely, make the investment, and/or pay the contribution, and/or settle any remaining fees). On receipt of the payments, the government will initiate your residence or citizenship documents.
- We will continue to support you
Beyond the successful completion of your application, our team remains available to support the ongoing management of your residence or citizenship portfolio. This may include services such as tax planning, annual declarations, renewals of residence permits or passports, adding dependents to approved applications, wealth structuring, or exploring new residence and citizenship opportunities.
What can Cambodians and international clients gain?
For Cambodian investors and other international clients, what are the key benefits and outcomes of pursuing a Henley & Partners investment migration solution — in terms of mobility, security, wealth planning, and lifestyle? Are there notable trends or popular destinations among this demographic?
Reasons for Alternative Residence
- Lifestyle
- Structure and internationally diversify your lifestyle, core interests, and key assets
- Security
- Enjoy residence status in a neutral country offering more personal security and privacy
- Real estate
- Combine international property ownership and diversification with residence rights
- Opportunity
- Achieve increased opportunity in business, mobility, children’s education, tax, and investments
Reasons for Alternative Citizenship
- Visa-free travel
- Travel to countries previously restricted by time-consuming visa applications.
- Mobility
- Broaden your global reach by accessing new destinations, opportunities, and markets with greater flexibility.
- Independence
- Become more independent with an alternative citizenship and passport.
- Security
- Safeguard your family’s future by ensuring continuity of lifestyle, education, and wealth across generations.
How can interested individuals get involved?
For interested Cambodians or international clients, could you outline the next steps to engage with Henley & Partners? For example: how to arrange an initial consultation, types of documentation needed, typical timelines, and criteria for eligibility.
For both interested Cambodians and international clients, the first step is to contact Henley & Partners directly to arrange an initial private consultation. During this consultation, our experienced client advisors will assess your personal situation and explain the residence or citizenship options that best fit your needs.
Henley & Partners specializes in assisting international clients with obtaining residence and citizenship represent” so I’d suggest rewording to “through official government investment programs. Once you contact us, we guide you through the entire process
