Background
On 18 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration (GDI) of the Ministry of Interior participated in an inter-ministerial meeting on a draft legal text concerning implementation of an air passenger risk assessment system. The meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Neun Chantharith, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and head of the inter-ministerial working group for the air passenger risk assessment system.
GDI was represented by Director General General Sok Vanna, accompanied by a team of technical specialists. The meeting took place at the National Customs School and forms part of ongoing efforts to develop the legal basis for applying risk assessment tools to passengers travelling by air.
Scope of Application
The draft legal text discussed at the meeting concerns the operation of an air passenger risk assessment system. Based on the institutions represented, the scope relates to passengers travelling by air, including aspects of civil aviation, customs and immigration processing at international airports in Cambodia.
The system is intended to be implemented across agencies responsible for air transport policy, customs and taxation, and immigration control, under an inter-ministerial framework led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting focused on discussion of a draft legal text described as an institutional legal instrument related to the implementation of the air passenger risk assessment system. The content of the draft and any specific provisions or amendments were not detailed in the summary.
No final approval or adoption of the draft text was reported. The update notes participation and deliberation by relevant ministries and institutions, indicating that the draft remains under review within the inter-ministerial working group.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
While the meeting did not announce final rules or procedures, it indicates that the government is advancing the legal framework for an air passenger risk assessment system involving multiple border-related agencies. Once adopted, such a framework may affect procedures for processing air passengers, including data and risk assessment practices applied by customs, civil aviation and immigration authorities.
Businesses and operators in the aviation, travel and logistics sectors may eventually need to monitor further announcements for specific compliance obligations once the legal text is finalized and promulgated.
Official Source
The information is based on an official communication from the General Department of Immigration (GDI), Ministry of Interior, published via its verified Facebook page.
Related: Cambodia’s tax framework is evolving with increased enforcement and compliance focus. See:
Cambodia Tax Policy Review and Outlook (2025–2026)
