Background
On March 5 and 6, 2026, the General Department of Immigration executed a coordinated operation to expel 1,121 foreign nationals from the Kingdom of Cambodia. This operation follows high-level recommendations aimed at enforcing immigration law and combating fraudulent activities related to visas, identity fraud, and unlawful employment.
Scope of Application
The expulsion affected foreign nationals from 15 countries, including China, Japan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Congo, India, Uganda, Kenya, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan, Nepal, the Philippines, and Nigeria. Among those expelled were individuals involved in crossing borders illegally, residing without valid documents, engaging in online fraud schemes, using falsified travel documents, and working unlawfully within Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Expulsions were carried out via special flights coordinated at international airport checkpoints, specifically at Phnom Penh International Airport (Techo Police Checkpoint) and Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. The operation emphasized strict legal compliance and adherence to immigration law protocols.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This enforcement action signals continued vigilance by Cambodian authorities against illegal immigration and related fraudulent activities, underscoring the importance for foreign nationals and businesses to comply fully with immigration and labor regulations to avoid legal consequences.
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