Residence in Myanmar: permits and requirements
Living legally in Myanmar is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, family, study, other, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work Residence Permit (Stay Extension - Business Visa)
Residence type #1 of 6
Stay extension for foreigners with a work permit in Myanmar. Processed within the country.
Requirements
- Work permit issued by the Myanmar Ministry of Labor
- Employment contract with a company registered in Myanmar
- Company registration (MIC Permit or DICA Registration)
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Company must be registered with the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC)
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Visa extension application form (MM-1)
- Original work permit
- Employment contract
- MIC or DICA certificate of the company
- Medical certificate (issued in Myanmar)
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin
- Passport-size photos
- Company recommendation letter
Frequently asked questions about residence in Myanmar
How many types of residence permits are there in Myanmar?
Myanmar offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, family, study, other, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Myanmar last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year renewable (in cases: extensions of 70 days up to 1 year); 1 year renewable (extensible per the duration of the investment project); 1 year renewable; 6 months to 1 year renewable (per the academic program). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Myanmar be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Myanmar (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Myanmar?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Certificado médico; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Passport-size photos; Formulario de solicitud. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Myanmar lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalized citizenship — pre-1948 residence or mixed descent pathway, which requires No year-count: requires residence/entry before 4 Jan 1948 (s. 42) or being a child of a mixed union (s. 43). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Myanmar.
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