Marriage between a Cambodian citizen and Cambodian citizen or between a Cambodian citizen and foreigner living in a foreign country must be held before the registrar of the embassy or consulate of the State of Cambodia which is located in the country where both party reside.

Marriage between a Cambodian and Cambodian or Cambodian citizen and foreigner, which is formally held
according to marriage procedure described by the law of the marriage, shall be recognized as being valid in the
State of Cambodia as long as such marriage is not against the provisions of the laws of the State of Cambodia.

A marriage certificate or a copy of the marriage certificate must be registered in a registration book of the embassy
or consulate of the State of Cambodia.

The State of Cambodia shall enter the marriage certificate or copy of the marriage certificate in the registration
book of the Commune or Section in the jurisdiction where both spouses reside

CamCam wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:26 am ... or do I need to go through the process like a new marriage.

PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:53 pm Lonestar was one of the lucky ones, and as far as I am aware one of the last to have their marriage abroad formally & legally recognised in Cambodia.

The MoFAIC and MoI will not recognise marriages between Foreigners & Cambodian Nationals unless the marriage procedure followed the application of the Law on Marriage & Family, that is...

Marriage between a Cambodian citizen and Cambodian citizen or between a Cambodian citizen and foreigner living in a foreign country must be held before the registrar of the embassy or consulate of the State of Cambodia which is located in the country where both party reside.

Marriage between a Cambodian and Cambodian or Cambodian citizen and foreigner, which is formally held
according to marriage procedure described by the law of the marriage, shall be recognized as being valid in the
State of Cambodia as long as such marriage is not against the provisions of the laws of the State of Cambodia.

A marriage certificate or a copy of the marriage certificate must be registered in a registration book of the embassy
or consulate of the State of Cambodia.

The State of Cambodia shall enter the marriage certificate or copy of the marriage certificate in the registration
book of the Commune or Section in the jurisdiction where both spouses reside

CamCam wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:26 am ... or do I need to go through the process like a new marriage.

You will not be eligible to go through the marriage process in Cambodia due to already being married, one of the requirements for the process in Cambodia is providing evidence that you are not already married ie. Certificate of non-impediment/Single Status/Divorced/Widowed.

You could try petitioning the the Phnom Penh Court of First Instance to have your marriage abroad recognised, but there is no guarantee and you need to consider whether the hassle and cost involved is worth it.

Why is it so important for you to have your marriage legally recognised in Cambodia? If not planning to live here long-term and/or raise children here, then there aren't that really many advantages to being legally married here. If planning to live here long-term and/or raise children here, then it is beneficial to be legally married in Cambodia, but not absolutely necessary by any means.

CamCam wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:26 am I am new to the site and wish to know of my marriage to a Cambodian woman held in Australia is recognised in Cambodia. If it is recognised does that mean I am married in Cambodia or do I need to go through the process like a new marriage.