Cambodia dismisses claims of expelling Africans from the country
By Emmanuel Rono, May 29, 2026The General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has dismissed as false online reports stating that the country had ordered Africans with expired immigration waivers to leave by May 31, 2026.
In a press clarification on Friday, May 29, 2026, the authority accused media outlets based in Ghana of spreading fabricated information and clarified that no such policy targeting Africans exists.
The department firmly rejected the reports, stating that the information was “completely untrue”.
“The General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia has the honour to inform the national and international public that the General Department has observed that recently, certain websites published information in English stating, ‘Cambodia Orders Africans with Expired Immigration Waivers to Leave by May 31, 2026’,” the ministry stated.
“The General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia wishes to clarify that the information published on those websites is completely untrue.”
Official communications
The Cambodian authorities strongly rejected the reports, insisting the documents being circulated were not authentic.
The agency directed both local and international audiences to consult its official communications channels for accurate information, including its website at www.immigration.gov.kh and a designated hotline (+855) 78 38 66 99.
The clarification comes amid concerns over the spread of misinformation online, particularly on sensitive issues involving immigration policy and foreign nationals.
“To obtain official information, the national and international public are requested to visit the official website of the General Department of Immigration www.immigration.gov.kh or make a direct call for further information via the hotline number (+855) 78 38 66 99. As informed above, may the public please be informed accordingly,” the statement read.