New Khmer identity cards with a hologram to prevent fraud are now available, according to a November 11 Ministry of Interior announcement.

Khmer citizens with older identity cards can use them until they expire.

The announcement stated that the new ID cards represent a drastic improvement in security over the old cards.

The ministry advised people to download the General Department of Identification (GDI) eServices app on either their Apple or Android devices. Citizens can also call 1271 to receive more information about the new cards.

Department spokesperson Top Net told The Post that the hologram on the back of the new identity cards is the biggest improvement over the old design because it makes it much harder to duplicate them.

The new cards are valid for 10 years.

Net said: “For people who already own identity cards, they can continue to use them until they expire. For those who don’t own identity cards, they can go to register and the Ministry of Interior will issue the new card for them.”

Overall, the GDI has issued over 11 million Khmer identity cards.

President of the Democratic Institute Pa Chanroeun said the new cards are a symbol of technological development and respond to the demands of high-quality cards from the people.