Background
On 11 March 2026, the General Department of Identification published information regarding field service activity in Prey Veng province for the issuance, renewal, and handover of Cambodian national identity cards. The notice also restated the locations where citizens may submit applications and the conditions under which applications should be made.
Scope of Application
The information applies to Cambodian citizens seeking issuance of a national identity card or renewal of an existing card. It covers residents applying through local police administrative posts, municipal, district, or khan police inspectorates, provincial or capital police commissariats, and specified service locations in Phnom Penh.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Cambodian citizens may submit application forms for issuance or renewal of a national identity card at the following locations in their place of residence:
– Commune or sangkat administrative police posts
– Municipal, district, or khan police inspectorates
– Capital or provincial police commissariats
Applicants in Phnom Penh and the provinces may also submit applications at the following locations:
– National Social Security Fund central office, for NSSF members
– Aeon 2 (Sen Sok) Cambodian national ID card service office
– Aeon 3 (Mean Chey) Cambodian national ID card service office
– Department of Cambodian National Identity Card office
The notice states that Cambodian citizens who have reached 15 years of age, or whose national identity card has expired, or whose card has less than 180 days of validity remaining, are invited to apply for issuance of a Cambodian national identity card free of charge.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The notice is relevant as a reference on Cambodia’s civil identification administration. National identity cards are a foundational document for individual identification in daily transactions and administrative procedures. For employers, service providers, and compliance functions, the notice provides an official reference on renewal timing, applicant eligibility, and the government offices authorized to receive applications.
Official Source
General Department of Identification announcement dated 11 March 2026, including service information on application channels for issuance and renewal of Cambodian national identity cards and free processing for eligible citizens.
