Nº 555

The Co-Ministers of Interior,

• Having seen Constitution of Kingdom of Cambodia;
• Having seen Kret of H.M. Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanuk Varman, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, dated November 1, 1993, on Appointment of the Royal Government;
• Having seen the Law of Organization and Functioning of Council of Ministers, promulgated by the Kram dated July 20, 1994;
• Having seen the Law on Immigration, which was promulgated by the Kram dated September 22, 1994;
• Having seen the Anukret Nº 16 Sub-decr., dated 20 December 1993, on the Organization and Functioning of the Ministry of Interior;

Having seen the necessity of the Ministry;

Decides:

Article 1:

The resident cards for aliens staying in the Kingdom of Cambodia consist of 2 types:

A- Temporary resident cards: which are for issuing to the aliens who are:

• staff members and specialists in managerial works.
• technical staff members.
• specialized workers.
• sellers of services or labours.

B- Permanent resident cards: which are for issuing to the aliens who are:

• immigrant aliens who are recognized by the Minister of Interior.
• foreign investors, their spouses and dependants who are recognized by the Cambodian Development Council (C.D.C.).

These above two types of resident cards shall not be granted to children of both sex who are under 18 years old. Children's names shall be included in the resident cards of their parents or guardians.

Article 2:

Formalities for application for resident cards:

A- Formalities for application for temporary resident cards:

1. An application for a temporary resident card shall be filed with the Ministry of Interior.
2. Information slip form (according to a unified sample specified by the Ministry of Interior). To fill up 3 of this form.
3. a copy of the passport or any other equivalent document with proper visa, shall be attached with the application.
4. three (4x6) photos (photos taken directly from the front with no hat or eye-glasses).)
5. a copy of medical certificate from a doctor of the country which the person is migrated from, stating of his/her good physical fitness for the performance of his/her profession and with a copy of a written labour contract attached,
6. a copy of Social Security Insurance, issued by an employer or insurance company.
7. A copy of receipt of payment of temporary resident card tax.

B- Formalities for application for Permanent Resident Cards:

1. An application for a Permanent Resident Card must be filed with the Ministry of Interior.
2. A copy of the Proclamation on recognition as an immigrant alien or immigrant alien who is as a private investor.
3. a copy of the passport or any equivalent document, with proper visa, must be enclosed with the application.
4. three(4x6) photos ( photos taken directly from the front, with no hat or eye-glasses).
5. A certification from any bank in the Kingdom of Cambodia which stated that the concerned person has deposited properly his/her bond as required by the Anukret.
6. A copy of receipt of payment of permanent resident card tax.

Article 3:

The Provincial and Municipal Police Commissioners shall have duty to issue the receipts of reception of applications for resident cards ( to the applicants) and to forward such application files through the Provincial Governors to the Ministry of Interior, for consideration and decision on granting of resident cards.

Article 4 :

The Chief of Cabinet (of the MOI.), National Police General Director, Administrative General Director, Chief of Inspectors and relevant institutions under the Ministry of Interior, shall implement this Proclamation with effectiveness from this date of signature and forth./.

Phnom Penh, on November 10, 1995

The Co-Ministers,

 Sar Kheng, You Hoc Kry.