Background
On 29 January 2026, the General Department of Immigration (GDI) announced that 59 Vietnamese nationals, including 16 women, were deported from Cambodia through the Meun Chey International Border Gate in Prey Veng province.
According to the announcement, the action was carried out by the Department of Investigation and Procedure Enforcement under the direction of GDI Director General Lieutenant General Sok Veasna and in line with instructions from the leadership of the Ministry of Interior.
Scope of Application
The reported enforcement action concerned Vietnamese nationals found in connection with illegal stay, unlawful employment, and illegal border crossing in Cambodia.
The Department of Investigation and Procedure Enforcement stated that the individuals had been transferred from the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Commissariat and the police commissariats of Svay Rieng and Kandal provinces under the National Police.
Key Provisions or Decisions
GDI stated that a total of 59 Vietnamese nationals were removed from the Kingdom of Cambodia.
The deportation was executed through the police post at the Meun Chey International Border Gate in Prey Veng province.
The stated grounds in the announcement were illegal residence, illegal work, and unlawful border entry.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The announcement indicates continued immigration enforcement against foreign nationals who reside, work, or cross borders without authorization. Businesses employing foreign nationals may treat this as an official reminder of the importance of maintaining compliant immigration and work-related documentation for non-Cambodian personnel.
The post does not specify additional legal measures beyond the deportation action reported.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI), Facebook post published on 30 January 2026.
