Background
On March 4, 2026, the General Department of Immigration (GDI), under authorization from Senior General Sok Vathana, conducted a dissemination meeting regarding Announcement No. 12644. The announcement covers the procedural framework for registering newborn children of foreign immigrants and applying for official recognition of foreign immigrant status for children aged 18 and above who are listed in the foreign immigrant registry under their parents’ names.
Scope of Application
This announcement applies to foreign immigrants registered with the Ministry of Interior whose newborn children require registration in the immigrant registry, as well as to children aged 18 years or older who seek official recognition as foreign immigrants in their own right. The measures were introduced at a meeting held at the meeting hall of Tbong Khmum Provincial Police Station, involving immigration officials, provincial foreigner registry personnel, representatives of the Vietnamese Association at provincial, municipal, and district levels, and 71 foreign immigrant participants.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The announcement outlines the detailed procedures and regulatory requirements for:
- Entry of newborn children of foreign immigrants into the immigrant registry, ensuring official inclusion in immigration records.
- Submission and processing of applications for recognition as foreign immigrants for children above 18 years listed under the foreign immigrant registry of their parents.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The announcement formalizes administrative procedures relevant to foreign immigrants with family members born or maturing in Cambodia. It ensures these individuals can maintain accurate legal residence status and registry recognition, supporting legal clarity and compliance within immigration governance. This is particularly relevant to foreign nationals residing or investing in Cambodia and their families, contributing to transparent immigration record-keeping.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI) official Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02aPuuFjx5UV2PzPvUCxassxjJ7ZBPQ661LaUBd4uaBYd2Crt3ExGvuZphoqBJWuKsl
