New immigration bill targets illegal foreigners in Cambodia

General Department of Immigration (GDI) officials are discussing revisions to the new draft law on immigration to prevent foreigners from entering Cambodia illegally and to supervise those living in the Kingdom more effectively. The revisions draw wide support among civil society organisations.

GDI director-general Kirth Chantharith said the main content of the bill focused on preventing foreigners who had committed offences from entering Cambodia and imposing penalties on offenders.

“The draft law also improves control of foreigners living in Cambodia, both foreign investors and immigrants,” he said, adding that this law was of prime importance to the nation.

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