Background
On February 25, 2026, during the National Day against Human Trafficking event, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha issued a reminder pertaining to administrative reporting obligations concerning foreign residents in Cambodia.
Scope of Application
The reminder applies to property owners who have foreign individuals residing or working at their premises starting from March 2026. These owners are required to fulfill reporting duties to Cambodian authorities.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Property owners must report the presence of foreign individuals living or working on their premises to relevant government bodies as a mandatory procedure.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Property owners and businesses hosting foreign nationals must establish compliance procedures to meet reporting obligations, ensuring coordination with authorities and avoiding administrative lapses.
Official Source
The reminder was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister Sar Sokha during the February 25, 2026 event marking Cambodia’s National Day against Human Trafficking under the theme “Together for Cambodia: No Human Trafficking and No Online Fraud.” The source video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiR-B-Evr54.
