General Department of Immigration

The General Department of Immigration is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for immigration administration, including visas, entry and exit control, foreign nationals, and border-related oversight within the national migration framework. Its regulatory scope covers immigration policy implementation, travel document and stay requirements, compliance monitoring, border control procedures, and enforcement measures affecting lawful movement across Cambodia’s borders. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, compliance obligations, and enforcement activity related to immigration oversight and the broader administrative framework for cross-border movement in Cambodia.

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March 3, 2026

Announcement No. 12644 Prakas on Procedures for Registering Children Born to Foreigners with Immigration Status

This update concerns the promulgation and dissemination of Announcement No. 12644 Prakas, which sets out procedures for registering children born to foreigners with immigration status in Cambodia. It is of long-term reference value as it clarifies administrative procedures involving the status recognition of children born to foreign nationals and impacts immigration record-keeping and governance.

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March 1, 2026

Expulsion of 335 Chinese Nationals Linked to Online Scam Activities in Cambodia, February 2026

The General Department of Immigration (GDI) executed the expulsion of 335 Chinese nationals connected to online scam cases and other illegal activities in Cambodia. This event reflects Cambodia's enforcement efforts to combat technology-based crimes and illegal immigration, providing a long-term reference point on immigration governance and law enforcement practice.

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February 27, 2026

Fifth Operational Meeting on Foreigners’ Stay Monitoring Under Ministry of Interior Plan 003, February 27, 2026

This update reports on the fifth operational meeting led by the General Department of Immigration regarding enforcement measures and penalties related to foreign nationals’ presence in Cambodia. It holds long-term reference value as it documents institutional oversight on immigration compliance under Plan 003 and related inter-ministerial directives.

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