Background
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) implements and communicates Ministry of Interior prakas that govern the registration status of foreign residents and their dependent family members. Prakas No. 12644 establishes the procedures for adding newborn children of foreign nationals into the Ministry of Interior’s dependent list and for applying for official recognition of foreign-national status for children aged 18 and over.
Provincial immigration offices and police foreigner-management units coordinate local outreach to inform affected foreign-resident communities about registration and recognition procedures under Ministry of Interior prakas. In practice, GDI-led technical teams and district-level administration and police posts serve as local points of contact for submitting documentation and explaining procedural steps to foreign nationals.
Scope of Application
Prakas No. 12644 applies to children born to foreign nationals who are listed as dependents by a parent on the Ministry of Interior’s dependent register, and to children aged 18 years or older who are named on a parent’s dependent list and seek formal recognition as foreign nationals. The outreach activity described here targeted foreign residents in Peam Chor district, Prey Veng province.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The General Department of Immigration organized a dissemination meeting in Peam Chor district to publicize Prakas No. 12644 and explain procedural requirements. The session was authorized by Director-General Sok Vassana and coordinated with the provincial police foreigner-management office.
- A six-member technical team led by Suon Sochat delivered the guidance to attendees.
- The meeting took place at the Peam Chor district office (village Bong’aek, Svay Phluoh commune) and included local immigration and police representatives as well as civic-association leaders.
- A total of 101 foreign residents from eight communes participated, comprising 87 men and 36 women.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Businesses and local service providers that interact with foreign-resident households should note that Prakas No. 12644 sets specific administrative steps for dependent registration and recognition applications; official submissions are routed through provincial and district immigration offices. Local administrative police posts across communes are identified as operational contact points for foreign residents seeking information or to submit documentation related to dependent registration under the Ministry of Interior framework.
Official Source
Primary source: General Department of Immigration (GDI) social media announcement and local dissemination activity. Source links provided by GDI: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/; https://www.tiktok.com/@gdicambodia; https://t.me/GDIOfficial; official website: www.immigration.gov.kh
