Background
On the morning of March 3, 2026, under the high authorization of His Excellency General Sok Vanna, Director General of Immigration, a meeting was chaired by Lieutenant General Suon Socheat, Director of the Department of Foreigners, Immigration and Refugees, at the General Department of Immigration. The meeting was held to publicize Announcement No. 12644 Prakas, which specifies the procedures for registering children born to foreigners with immigration status into the relevant dependency register, as well as the process to apply for official recognition of such children aged 18 years and above.
Scope of Application
This announcement applies to children born in Cambodia to foreigners who have immigration status and whose names appear on the dependency list of either their immigrant fathers or mothers. The related administrative domains within the Ministry of Interior are involved in its application.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The announcement outlines the form and procedures for including newborn children of foreign immigrants into the dependency register. It further details the application process for acknowledging foreign immigrant children aged 18 and over listed under the dependency of their foreign parent(s). The meeting included representatives from provincial administrative offices, immigration planning officers, identification registration offices, foreign management offices, and local administrative police, among others, ensuring a comprehensive governance approach.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The procedures serve as official guidance for immigration and administrative authorities responsible for managing foreign nationals and their families residing in Cambodia. Compliance with these procedures ensures accurate registration and recognition of foreign immigrant dependents, which is critical for legal and administrative clarity in immigration governance.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI) official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid0pEPWhhMztNPKr6qpULcmkaQMdLaerwA7fy3Pa9sX9uaHxDH3RrUAhBh8KjLgQy3El
