Cambodia Gives African Nationals May 31 Deadline To Exit Country

Author: Gist Correspondent

The Cambodian government has issued an immigration notice directing African nationals residing in the country to leave on or before May 31, 2026, or face arrest, imprisonment and heavy fines.

The notice, issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, stated that an immigration waiver granted to citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and other African countries would officially expire on May 31, 2026.

According to the directive, all affected foreign nationals whose fines have been cleared are expected to depart Cambodia before the deadline.

The notice further warned that any foreigner found in Cambodia from June 1, 2026, would be arrested and could face a two-year jail term as well as an $8,000 penalty before being permitted to leave the country.

It also stated that Cambodian police would commence the arrest of foreigners hiding or overstaying in the country from June 1 for onward transfer to immigration authorities for legal action.

The Cambodian authorities urged all affected persons to comply strictly with the directive, stressing that violations of the country’s immigration laws would not be tolerated.views.😘🥰😍