Background
On March 5, 2026, under the authorization of the General Director of Immigration, a dissemination meeting was led concerning Announcement No. 12644. This announcement outlines the procedures for registering foreign immigrant children born in Cambodia into the dependency registry and the process to request recognition as foreign immigrants for children aged 18 and above listed in their parents’ immigrant dependency records.
Scope of Application
This announcement applies to foreign immigrant children born in Cambodia and listed in the dependency records of one or both immigrant parents registered with the Ministry of Interior. It specifically concerns foreign immigrants residing in the commercial village of Sangkat Rokar Thom, Kampong Speu province, and affects immigrant families registered within that jurisdiction.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Procedures for entering newborn foreign immigrant children into the immigrant dependency registry.
- Procedures for submitting requests for recognition as foreign immigrants for children aged 18 years or older who are included in their immigrant parents’ dependency records.
- Coordination between provincial immigration officials, local authorities, and relevant ethnic associations to implement these procedures.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This announcement primarily impacts immigrant families by formalizing record-keeping and recognition procedures for children born to foreign immigrants in Cambodia. It facilitates administrative clarity and compliance with immigration rules regarding family members of foreign immigrants, which is relevant for local governance and service provision.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration (GDI) official social media channels and website:
