The Royal Government of Cambodia has directed all African nationals, including citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and others, to leave the country by 31 May 2026 following the expiration of a waiver granted to them.
The government stated that all foreign nationals whose fines have been cleared must depart Cambodia on or before the deadline the May 31.
In an official notice issued by the General Department of Immigration, it warned that beginning 1 June 2026, “any foreign national who enters” or remains in Cambodia will be “arrested at the airport or at any location.”
According to the notice, offenders will face a minimum of a two-year jail term and a penalty of $8,000 before being permitted to leave the country.
It further emphasized that Cambodian police will commence arrests of overstayers at any hideout from June 1, handing them over to immigration authorities for legal action.
“All concerned are hereby informed to strictly comply with this notice,” Parts of the notice urged.
The directive added that the Royal Government of Cambodia will not tolerate any violation of its immigration laws.
