The Cambodian government has issued an immigration notice ordering African nationals benefiting from a temporary waiver programme to leave the country before the end of May 2026 or face arrest, imprisonment and heavy financial penalties.
In an official directive issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, authorities said the waiver granted to African nationals from countries including Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and Uganda would officially expire on 31 May 2026.
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The notice warned that all affected foreign nationals whose fines had already been cleared must leave Cambodia on or before the deadline.
According to the directive, any foreign national found entering, remaining or residing in Cambodia from 1 June 2026 in violation of the order would face immediate arrest either at airports or other locations across the country.
