721 Foreigners Deported from Cambodia Between October 11 and 20, 2026

• 721 deportations in ten days. Cambodia's General Department of Immigration released this tally for the period from October 11 to 20, 2026.
• 20 nationalities affected. Americans, French and Swiss nationals are among those deported. Indonesians, Chinese, Nigerians, Japanese, Koreans and Ugandans are also included.
• 95 women among those deported. That leaves 626 men, deduced from the total of 721.
• Nationwide scope. The figures are given for Cambodia as a whole, with no public breakdown by province in the information available.
• A link to the ongoing crackdown. The authorities tie these deportations to the fight against online scams and immigration offences.

The authorities have only released an overall tally for the period. Here are the known milestones, along with what can reasonably be expected next.

1. Before October 11, 2026: the crackdown on online scams and immigration offences is already under way. The deportations in this period are a continuation of it.
2. October 11, 2026: start of the period covered by the General Department of Immigration's tally.
3. October 11 to 20, 2026: 721 foreigners of 20 nationalities are deported, an average of about 72 people per day over the ten days.
4. October 20, 2026: end of the counted period.
5. October 22, 2026: the tally is shared publicly, notably by the Cambodia Expats Online community on Telegram.
6. What to expect next: further periodic tallies are likely as long as the crackdown continues. Visa and work permit checks should remain intense.

The official tally gives few details on the breakdown. The table below sets out the published figures and those that can be directly deduced from them. No figures by nationality are provided in the information available.

• More visible compliance checks. Expect more frequent checks on visas, work permits and residence status, including in Siem Reap.
• Your visa must match what you actually do. Working without the right permit, even as a self-employed person or freelancer, puts you at risk of trouble.
• Expiry dates matter more. An overstay, even of a few days, is something the authorities watch closely.
• Keep your documents on you. Your passport, a valid visa and your residence card or work permit should be ready to show quickly.
• A clear framework for expats in good standing. With up-to-date paperwork, things stay simple. The tighter checks mainly target irregular situations and online scam networks.

1. Step 1: check the expiry date of your visa and your extension. Put it in your calendar with a reminder 30 days beforehand.
2. Step 2: make sure your visa type matches your situation: tourist, business (E-type) or retirement. If in doubt, ask a reputable visa agency.
3. Step 3: if you work in Cambodia, including for a foreign company while you're here, check that you hold the required work permit.
4. Step 4: keep both a digital copy and a paper copy of your passport, visa and residence documents.
5. Step 5: turn down any job or assignment offer involving dubious online cold-calling, investments or remote relationships. This kind of activity is at the heart of the current crackdown.
6. Step 6: use only official channels or reliable agencies for your renewals. Keep the receipts for every step.
7. Step 7: if you're stopped for a check, stay calm and polite, show your documents and contact your embassy or consulate if you run into difficulties.