Background
On 20 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration (GDI) organized a dissemination meeting in Mondulkiri province on Prakas No. 12644 PRK issued by the Ministry of Interior. The prakas addresses the form and procedures for the inclusion of newly born foreign immigrant children in annex lists and the process for requesting recognition as foreign immigrants for children aged 18 years and above whose names are already listed in an annex under a foreign immigrant father or mother. The meeting was conducted with authorization from the Director General of Immigration and in cooperation with the Mondulkiri Provincial Administration.
Scope of Application
Prakas No. 12644 PRK applies to the registration of newly born foreign immigrant children into annex lists and the submission of requests for recognition as foreign immigrants for children aged 18 years or older who appear in the annex list of a foreign immigrant parent. The provisions are to be implemented by relevant authorities under the Ministry of Interior, including provincial and municipal immigration officers, identity registration units, and local administrative authorities in Mondulkiri province, and by extension other areas under the Ministry of Interior’s jurisdiction, in line with related provisions.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The dissemination meeting focused on explaining:
- The prescribed form and procedures for entering newly born foreign immigrant children into the annex list maintained for foreign immigrants.
- The procedures for submitting requests for official recognition of foreign immigrant status for children aged 18 years and above whose names are already recorded in an annex list under a foreign immigrant father or mother.
- Related provisions of the Ministry of Interior that govern the management of foreign immigrants and their family members.
The meeting aimed to ensure that provincial and local officials understand and uniformly apply the procedures stipulated in Prakas No. 12644 PRK and related regulations of the Ministry of Interior.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The dissemination of Prakas No. 12644 PRK provides clearer administrative procedures for the registration and recognition of foreign immigrant children, which can affect foreign families residing in Cambodia and entities assisting them with documentation and status regularization. Proper implementation by provincial immigration and local administrative authorities is intended to standardize handling of foreign immigrant family records and align local practice with Ministry of Interior requirements. Businesses or organizations supporting foreign nationals should ensure that they follow the specified forms and procedures when assisting with the inclusion of children in annex lists and recognition requests for those aged 18 years and above.
Official Source
The information is based on an announcement by the General Department of Immigration published on its official Facebook page, referencing Prakas No. 12644 PRK of the Ministry of Interior and describing the dissemination meeting held at the Mondulkiri Provincial Police Headquarters.
