1 Steps for Refugees Seeking Legal in Cambodia

  1. Contact UNHCR or Partner Organizations

    Reach out to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cambodia or partner organizations like Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) or Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC) for initial guidance and support.

    UNHCR
  2. Register as an Asylum Seeker

    an asylum seeker must register with the Refugee Ofi-ce and is then invited to an interview. sometimes JRs will write a submission on the asylum seeker’s behalf to explain why he or she should be recognized as a refugee.

  3. Seek Legal Advice

    Utilize legal aid services provided by NGOs or legal clinics in Cambodia. These organizations often offer free or low-cost legal assistance to refugees and asylum seekers.

  4. Gather Documentation

    Collect and organize all necessary documentation, including identification papers, proof of persecution or threats, and any other relevant evidence to support your asylum claim. Important documents might include:

    • Passport or any form of identification
    • Evidence of persecution (e.g., police reports, medical records)
    • Affidavits from witnesses
  5. Prepare for Interviews

    Be ready for interviews with the Cambodian authorities or UNHCR, where you will need to present your case for asylum. Legal aid organizations can help you prepare for these interviews by:

    • Providing mock interviews
    • Offering tips on how to present your case effectively
    • Helping you understand the types of questions you may be asked
  6. Understand Your Rights

    Educate yourself about your rights as a refugee in Cambodia. Organizations like UNHCR and local NGOs can provide information on this topic, including:

    • Your rights to legal representation
    • Access to education and healthcare
    • Protection from refoulement (forced return to a country where you may face harm)
  7. Stay Informed on Legal Processes

    Keep updated on the legal processes and procedures for refugees in Cambodia. Regularly check with legal aid providers for any changes in the law or procedures that might affect your case. You can stay informed by:

    • Attending information sessions
    • Reading updates from NGOs and legal aid organizations
    • Joining support groups or online forums
  8. Access Support Services

    Utilize other support services provided by NGOs, including psychological support, language classes, and vocational training, to help integrate into Cambodian society while your legal status is being determined. Some helpful services include:

    • Counseling and mental health support
    • Language classes to learn Khmer
    • Job training and placement programs

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To become Cambodian

According to the law in Cambodia in 2018

  1. Article 19 In Chapter 6

    - Immigrants should have manner, ideas and morality.

    - No criminal involved.

    - Have place to live in Cambodia, live for 7 years start count from the day of livng with leaving.

    - Understand Khmer language, speak Khmer and Understand some history background Khmer. Have proof to show case that you can fit in with the culture in Cambodia.

    - Smart and good health condition that not cost problem to others.

  2. Article 20 In Chapter 6

    - If you were born in Cambodia, decrease to 3 years of livng.

  3. Article 27​ In Chapter 6

    - If you were appove of become seeker, you need to make oath at Supreme Court.