Background
The General Department of Identification administers Cambodia’s system for issuing Khmer national identity cards and coordinates local service delivery through provincial and district offices. The General Department of Identification issues Khmer national identity cards that citizens can use for school registration, employment applications, property and vehicle registration, bank account opening, business registration, contract signing, and passport application.
On 29 July 2026, a field operation by village administrative police post No.2 under the Si Threk Kandal district police station in Prey Veng province delivered national identity cards directly to household recipients. Cambodian nationals aged 15 years or older, and holders of identity cards that are expired or have less than 180 days of remaining validity, are eligible to apply for a Khmer national identity card free of charge.
Scope of Application
The service and guidance apply to Cambodian citizens eligible to hold Khmer national identity cards, with particular operational emphasis on citizens aged 15 and above and on card-holders whose documents are expired or nearing expiry. Local police administrative posts and provincial identification offices can conduct outreach and in-person delivery as part of routine ID issuance and renewal services.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Field delivery: Provincial and district police administrative posts conducted door-to-door or local-office issuance of national ID cards in Prey Veng.
- Permitted uses: Identity cards are accepted for education enrollment, employment forms, immovable property registration, vehicle registration, bank account opening, business registration, contract execution, passport applications, and other administrative services unless separate rules apply.
- Eligibility and cost: Applicants aged 15 or older, and those with expired or near-expiry cards (less than 180 days remaining), may apply for a card without fee.
- Contacts and service channels: The General Department of Identification lists a Telegram channel (https://t.me/GDI_service_news), a website (http://www.gdi.gov.kh/), and telephone support (1271 or 017 898 915) for inquiries.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
- Administrative onboarding: Businesses and banks should accept Khmer national identity cards for customer verification, employment paperwork, and account opening where legally required.
- Registration processes: Property and vehicle registration offices rely on national identity documentation for recordation, affecting transaction completion timelines for investors and individuals.
- Compliance monitoring: Companies conducting due diligence should note the stated eligibility and renewal pathways for identity documents when verifying customer or employee identity.
Official Source
Original announcement and field-update published by the General Department of Identification on Facebook: source post. Additional official channels listed by the department include the Telegram channel (https://t.me/GDI_service_news), the department website (http://www.gdi.gov.kh/), and telephone support at 1271 or 017 898 915.
