Background
On 14 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, the General Department of Identification of the Ministry of Interior reported that a mobile working team from the Department of Cambodian National Identity Cards carried out on-site processing for the issuance of new Cambodian national identity cards and the renewal of existing cards. The service was provided to leaders, members, staff working at the 7 January Palace, as well as their family members and relatives.
The announcement states that the mobile team also collected damaged or peeling Cambodian national identity cards in order to prepare procedures for requesting reprinting of duplicate cards.
Scope of Application
The announcement reiterates that Cambodian national identity cards are to be issued to all persons of Cambodian nationality aged 15 years and above, including monks, religious clergy, detainees, and persons with mental disorders.
It also states that citizens whose Cambodian national identity cards have expired, or have less than 180 days of validity remaining, may complete renewal procedures free of charge.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The General Department of Identification set out the following administrative points in the announcement:
- A mobile team processed applications for new national identity cards and renewals on site.
- The team accepted damaged or peeling cards for procedures relating to the printing of duplicate Cambodian national identity cards.
- Cambodian national identity cards are issued to Cambodian nationals aged 15 and above.
- The validity period is 10 years from the date of issuance for persons aged 15 to under 60.
- The validity period is permanent from the date of issuance for persons aged 60 and above.
- Expired cards, or cards with fewer than 180 days remaining before expiry, may be renewed free of charge.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is relevant as a reference point on Cambodia’s identity document administration, including eligibility, renewal timing, and validity periods. For employers, institutions, and compliance functions that rely on national identification documents for personnel administration or record verification, the announcement confirms official service conditions and the availability of mobile processing in specific settings.
Official Source
General Department of Identification, Ministry of Interior, Facebook post dated 14 March 2026.
