Background
On 3 June 2026, General Director Sok Veasna of the General Department of Immigration led a meeting to review and provide input on a draft sub‑decree concerning the forms and procedures for foreign nationals to apply for immigration services and for authorization to enter, exit, and remain in Cambodia. The meeting included the deputy director general, heads of the General Department’s administrative and foreign affairs divisions, and a legal drafting team.
The draft sub‑decree under review addresses administrative forms and step‑by‑step procedures for processing applications related to foreign entry, exit, and stay within the Cambodian immigration system. A national sub‑decree is the formal regulatory instrument used in Cambodia to prescribe administrative procedures for implementing immigration policy and directing the responsibilities of immigration authorities.
Scope of Application
The draft sub‑decree applies to foreign nationals seeking entry to, departure from, or residence in Cambodia and to the immigration authorities responsible for receiving, assessing, and deciding on those applications. The document is framed as an operational regulation for use by the General Department of Immigration and its subordinate units when managing applications and related documentation.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Participants reviewed the draft text and exchanged technical comments on the proposed forms, documentary requirements, and procedural steps. The meeting record indicates that the review focused on clarifying application formats and internal processing responsibilities rather than on substantive changes to visa categories.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
If finalized and promulgated, the sub‑decree would define the specific administrative requirements that foreign employees, investors, and visitors must meet when seeking authorization to enter, exit, or remain in Cambodia. Businesses that employ foreign nationals should anticipate clearer procedural instructions and standardized application forms that will affect human resources onboarding and ongoing immigration compliance.
Official Source
Source: General Department of Immigration (GDI) social media announcement, 3 June 2026. Original post: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02Ebcsqztcn3hj9T87novLZRQpSxm2zu831X7khN8MTQYVLBoF1c8C95beLAWCzhWHl. GDI official channels: https://www.tiktok.com/@gdicambodia; https://t.me/GDIOfficial; www.immigration.gov.kh
