The notice was issued by Lt. Gen. Som Sopheak, Director General of the General Department of Immigration, and approved by Gen. Sar Sokha, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior.
The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a stern immigration directive ordering African nationals currently residing in the country to leave before May 31, 2026, warning that anyone found remaining in the country illegally after the deadline would face arrest, imprisonment and heavy financial penalties.
The directive is contained in an “Official Notice” issued by the General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior.
The notice, addressed to “all African nationals in the Kingdom of Cambodia (Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and others),” stated that an existing waiver granted to affected foreigners would officially expire on May 31, 2026."
The move is expected to affect several African nationals currently residing in Cambodia under temporary immigration waivers or overstayed residency arrangements.
