This category covers Cambodia’s policy and governance landscape for tourism and immigration, including visa and entry rules, foreign national registration and oversight, tourism sector administration, destination promotion measures, and notices issued by relevant authorities such as the GDI. It aggregates official policy updates, regulatory changes, institutional announcements, and related legal or administrative developments, helping readers monitor compliance obligations, interpret governance trends, and follow sector-level development affecting travel, residency, and tourism management in Cambodia.
APSARA National Authority announced preparations to welcome large numbers of domestic and international tourists for the upcoming Equinox sunrise event at Angkor Wat. The authority has arranged order and tourism officers to manage pedestrian flows, maintain environmental cleanliness, and ensure safety during the three-day period from 19–23 March 2026.
The Minister of Tourism met with the chairman of THY Holding Co., Ltd to discuss a project to develop luxury souvenirs from agarwood, including perfumes and cosmetics targeting Arab tourists. The minister highlighted the ongoing 2023–2027 Muslim tourism plan and advised the company to seek legal consultation to ensure the project complies with applicable laws and regulations.
The Minister of Tourism presided over the annual general meeting of the British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia, attended by the UK Ambassador and more than 100 participants. The event underlined the contribution of Chevening alumni to Cambodia’s development and their role in strengthening Cambodia–United Kingdom relations, including cooperation in tourism.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration directed the continued deportation of 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities in Malai district, Banteay Meanchey. Of these, 457 individuals were deported via the Bavet International Border Police Post in Svay Rieng and 319 via the Trapaing Sre International Border Police Post in Kratie.
The Minister of Tourism presided over the launch of a cross-border payment service and the Cambodia–China tourism credit card, developed by Bank of China Phnom Penh branch. The initiative enables tourists, particularly from China and other countries, to make cross-border payments in Cambodia using QR code systems under the Cambodia–China "Diamond" cooperation framework.
On 17 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 776 Vietnamese nationals associated with online scam activities, following their arrest in Banteay Meanchey province. The group was removed via the international border checkpoints of Bavet in Svay Rieng and Trapeang Sre in Kratie under Cambodia’s strict legal measures against technology-driven crime.
The Minister of Tourism met with representatives from the Austrian Embassy, an honorary consul, and an Austrian company delegation to discuss cooperation in Cambodia’s tourism sector. Both sides expressed interest in tourism investment opportunities and agreed to examine the feasibility of a direct air route between Vienna and Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
The Ministry of Tourism, in cooperation with the Kratie Provincial Administration, organized a traditional blessing ceremony to prepare for the 10th River Festival, to be held in Kratie from 27–29 March 2026 under the theme “Green River, Grand Cultural and Natural Heritage.” The event aims to promote river-based tourism, conserve natural and cultural resources, and support local economic development along the Mekong River.
The General Department of Immigration reported the deportation of 1,420 foreigners of 23 nationalities between 11 and 15 March 2026 for immigration and related offenses. Among them, 335 Chinese nationals linked to online scam activities were deported via special flights from Techo International Airport, alongside others involved in illegal border crossings, overstays without passports, use of fake visas, and unauthorized work.
The General Department of Immigration deported 500 Chinese nationals, including 13 women, in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, for involvement in online scam operations and illegal residence and work in Cambodia. The deportations were carried out via special flights from Techo International Airport and Kong Keng International Airport as part of the government’s measures against technology-enabled crime.
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