Residence & citizenship
Burmese Permanent Residence (PR of Foreigners)
Long-term residence status for eligible foreigners under Myanmar's Permanent Residence of Foreigners scheme, offering a route to settled status in the country.
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PR eligibility categories, term length, fees and renewal rules are based on the Permanent Residence of Foreigners scheme but specific figures are not confirmed from the official portal in this research; verify with the Ministry of Immigration and Population.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Myanmar government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Permanent Residence of Foreigners (PR)
- Route type
- Settlement / long-term residence
- Administered by
- Ministry of Immigration and Population
- Term
- Fixed, renewable period
- Specific length not confirmed here.
- Application fee
- US$500 (non-refundable)
- One application covers family members applying together.
- Annual fee once granted
- US$1,000 foreigner / US$500 former Myanmar national / US$300 per child aged 7-18
- Verify current figures with the Ministry.
- Initial validity
- 5 years
- Yearly renewal required; a further 5-year term can be applied for.
- Residence requirement
- About 3 years for foreign experts / 2 years for relatives of citizens, within a 10-year period
- Evidenced by visa and travel records.
- Where to apply
- Myanmar embassy/consulate or the PR Department in Yangon
- Interview at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw.
Who it is for
- Foreign investors and experts contributing to Myanmar.
- Former Myanmar citizens and their family members.
- Certain family members of Myanmar nationals or of PR holders.
How to apply
- Meet the eligibility category and conditions set under the PR rules.
- Submit an application with supporting documents to the Ministry / PR committee.
- Renew the PR status before it expires to maintain residence.
Requirements
- Applicant falls within an eligible category: foreign expert, investor, former Myanmar citizen, or spouse/relative of a Myanmar citizen.
- A qualifying period of prior residence in Myanmar on a long-term visa, evidenced by visa and travel records (about 3 years for experts, 2 years for relatives of citizens, within a 10-year window).
- Good character and security clearance, plus a health recommendation.
- Ability to meet the residence, tax and national-interest conditions in the Permanent Residence of a Foreigner Rules.
- A valid, unexpired passport.
Documents you may need
- Valid passport plus copies
- Copies of identity documents
- Three completed PR application forms
- Health recommendation letter
- Photographs (1.5 x 2 inch)
- Evidence of residence in Myanmar (visa/travel records)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Signature and fingerprints
Frequently asked questions
PR is initially granted for 5 years, with yearly renewal required. After the first five years you can apply to renew for a further five-year term.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.