Background
On 20 March 2026, the Department of Foreigners and Refugees of the General Department of Immigration organized an information and dissemination meeting on Prakas No. 12644 PRK of the Ministry of Interior. The meeting was held at the meeting hall of the Mondulkiri Provincial Police Commissariat with authorization from the Director General of Immigration. The event was led by the head of the Department of Foreigners and Refugees and focused on the regulatory framework governing the status of immigrant foreigner children.
Scope of Application
Prakas No. 12644 sets out the forms and procedures for two categories of immigrant foreigner children under the Ministry of Interior’s jurisdiction:
- Newly born immigrant foreigner children to be entered into annex lists.
- Children aged 18 years and above whose names appear in the annex lists of their father or mother who are recognized as immigrant foreigners.
The meeting targeted provincial immigration officers, representatives of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association in Saen Monourom city, Kaoh Nheaek district, and Kaev Seima district, as well as immigrant foreigners residing in these areas.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the session, officials disseminated the content of Prakas No. 12644 on the forms and procedures related to immigrant foreigner children. The explanations covered:
- How to enter newly born immigrant foreigner children into the relevant annex lists.
- How to request a declaration recognizing children aged 18 and above as immigrant foreigners when their names already appear in the annex list of a parent recognized as an immigrant foreigner.
- The roles and responsibilities of provincial immigration offices in receiving and processing these requests in accordance with the Ministry of Interior’s requirements.
A total of 78 immigrant foreigners, including 21 women, from Saen Monourom city, Kaev Seima district, and Kaoh Nheaek district attended, alongside provincial investigation and procedural officers and the head of the provincial foreigner management office.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Prakas No. 12644 provides a formal procedure for documenting the status of immigrant foreigner children, both newly born and those aged 18 and above whose parents are recognized as immigrant foreigners. Accurate registration under this Prakas is relevant for families and communities of immigrant foreigners in Mondulkiri and may affect their administrative dealings with Cambodian authorities. Stakeholders interacting with immigrant communities, including local organizations and associations, need to follow the prescribed forms and procedures set by the Ministry of Interior and implemented by the General Department of Immigration.
Official Source
The information is based on an announcement published by the General Department of Immigration through its official Facebook page.
