Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the notice in circulation claiming that Ghanaians have been asked to leave Cambodia is FAKE.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the alleged immigration notice was “completely untrue”.
In a press release issued on May 29, the ministry stated, “The Ministry wishes to assure the public that following diplomatic engagements with the relevant Cambodian authorities, it has been confirmed that the said notice is absolutely fake and was not issued by any state institution in Cambodia”.
“The general public and the Ghanaian media are advised to disregard the discredited document and avoid sharing unverified information capable of creating unnecessary fear and anxiety among affected persons and their families,” the ministry stated.
The statement further disclosed that between March and May this year, we have evacuated 85 Ghanaians from Cambodia.
“It is worth noting that arrangements are ongoing to equally facilitate the evacuation of an additional seventy-six Ghanaian nationals who are currently in Cambodia and have expressed the desire to return home”.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working in conjunction with competent authorities in Cambodia to ensure the safe return of these Ghanaians,” the release noted.
“The Government of Ghana reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the interests of Ghanaian nationals and urges the public to rely solely on official sources for information on matters concerning Ghanaian nationals,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement comes following claims that Cambodia has ordered Ghanaians and other Africans to leave the country by May 31, 2026 or face arrest.
According to reports, Cambodia is ending its immigration waiver for African nationals (including Ghanaians) on May 31, 2026.
Reports suggest that any African who remains in the country after that date faces arrest, up to 2 years imprisonment, and an $8,000 fine.
Authorities have warned that enforcement will be zero tolerance.
The statement issued by the immigration authority on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia read, “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,” it continued.
“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,” the statement stressed.
Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation bordering Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautions that the notice in circulation claiming that Ghanaians have been asked to leave Cambodia is FAKE.
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) May 29, 2026
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