The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a tough immigration warning directing African nationals living in the country to leave before May 31, 2026, or risk arrest, imprisonment, and heavy fines.
The directive was contained in an official notice released by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior and addressed to African nationals including citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, and others.
According to the notice, an immigration waiver previously granted to affected foreigners will officially expire on May 31, 2026.
“All foreign nationals whose fines have been cleared must leave Cambodia on or before 31st of May 2026,” the statement read.
Cambodian authorities warned that anyone found remaining in the country illegally from June 1, 2026, would face strict legal action.
“Any foreign national who enters, remains or is found in Cambodia from 1st of June 2026 will be arrested at the airport or at any location,” the notice stated.
The government added that offenders could face a two-year jail term and an $8,000 fine before being allowed to leave the country.
Authorities also announced that nationwide arrests of undocumented foreigners would begin immediately after the deadline expires.
“The Cambodia Police will start arresting any foreigner at any hideout in Cambodia from 1st of June 2026 for overstay and will hand over to the immigration authorities for legal action,” the statement added.
The Cambodian government urged all affected persons to comply strictly with the directive, stressing that v+olations of the country’s immigration laws would not be tolerated.
