Background
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) performs institutional drafting and review of sub‑decrees that govern administrative procedures for foreign nationals’ movement and residence. The General Department of Immigration (GDI) reviews and prepares sub-decrees that set administrative procedures for entry, exit, and stay of foreign nationals in Cambodia.
A draft sub‑decree under review establishes formal application formats and procedural rules for foreigners seeking permission to enter, exit, or remain in Cambodia. Such a sub‑decree typically defines which authorities receive applications and the administrative steps required to issue permissions for entry, exit, and temporary or longer‑term stay.
Scope of Application
The draft sub‑decree in question targets administrative processes applicable to foreign nationals seeking permission to enter, exit, or remain in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The scope encompasses application formats and procedural requirements used by immigration units and related administrative offices when processing requests for admission, departure, or residency permissions.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On 18 May 2026, Deputy Director Noup Vi led a review meeting at the GDI small conference room to examine and comment on the draft sub‑decree. Participants included deputy directors, department heads, legal‑affairs specialists, and officials from the departments responsible for foreigners, immigration, and refugee matters. The draft explicitly covers the form of applications and the procedural framework for admitting foreign nationals and authorising their exit and stay.
Implications for Compliance
If adopted, the sub‑decree would standardize administrative application formats and procedural steps used by public officials and private service providers that assist foreigners with immigration matters. Entities that arrange visas, work permits, or other entry permissions should monitor the sub‑decree text to update their compliance procedures once the instrument is finalized and promulgated.
Official Source
Announcement and meeting summary published by the General Department of Immigration, GDI Facebook post dated 18 May 2026: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid036aNgvi2XhV9kdp3app1exyLT2gF5BbkTtry9DekVBkgQp9jSMoqfw6uKnDobzfTel
