"I've been here in Cambodia for almost 5 yrs and half and I just want to share my experience how I process some papers:"
How to get police clearance in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (for foreigner)
First step
Buy application form at Ministry of Justice
*cost 1 $ and ask to Ms. Kimluch for the sample format for foreigner
*this form is in Khmer text you may ask the staff at Sangkat to write down your information in Khmer text.
Prepare the following requirements:
2 copy of 2x2 ID photo
photocopy of your visa (first entry in Cambodia)
photocopy of current visa
photocopy of passport (with name, photo and other info)
house/apartment contract photocopy
fee 15$ (it varies, depends on which commune you belong)
Bring all those requirements, the sample format to be followed by the Commune staff, and the application form to Commune place where you belong (they called it Sangkat in Khmer)
**you are going to wait the Commune certificate of residence with your right thumb mark and with sealed for an hour/s or depends on the availability of the signatory or sometime you need to come back.
**Make sure that they followed the format form for foreigner from MOJ
Second step
Bring your commune certificate of residence to Ms. Kimluch at Ministry of Justice. (near Royal Palace, beside Buddhist School) together with your photocopy of passport, current visa, and your visa of first entry in Cambodia)
Prepare for the fee, must be in Riel currency
60 US dollar for 20 working days
120 US dollar for 12 working days
Ask Ms. Kimluch that you need an English translation too, but you need pay for additional 15 US dollar. They will give you the receipt with date when to release, it also serves as your claim stub too.
Third step
Authentication at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (at the back of Naga World Hotel, turn right before Naga World)
Bring your Police Criminal Record Certification (English text) to MOFA, at administration office.
You will pay 15 US dollar and you will wait for two hours to get it.
**if necessary, you may bring your authenticated PCRC from MOFA to your Emabassy for certification.
Thats all folks, I hope it helps.
~genh~