The Government of Cambodia has asked all Ghanaians and other Africans residing in the country with their waivers expiring at the end of this month to leave or face consequences.
In a statement, the government warned that any foreign national who remains in the country after the May 31, 2026, deadline would be arrested.
“The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior, wishes to inform all African nationals including citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and others that the waiver granted to you will officially end on 31st of May 2026.
“All foreign nationals whose fines have been cleared must leave Cambodia on or before 31st of May 2026. 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 statement added that any person found guilty for flouting the directive would be made to “serve a jail term of 2 (two) years; and Pay a penalty of $8,000 (Eight Thousand US Dollars) before being allowed to leave Cambodia.”
Also, the Cambodia police, per the statement, would be going round from June 1, 2026, to arrest any foreign national they encounter and adequately handed over to the immigration for onward action to be taken.
“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.”
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