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For business visits, meetings, and due diligence; available via e-Visa for eligible nationalities. Can be extended in-country at the Immigration Department; does not authorize employment. Civil conflict severely limits practical use.
Employer-sponsored; the Myanmar company must obtain a foreign employee quota from the Directorate of Labour. Given military rule since 2021, many international employers have suspended or exited Myanmar operations.
For foreign workers and investors in designated SEZs (Thilawa, Dawei, Kyaukphyu). Managed by respective SEZ management committees; allows work and residence within the specific zone. SEZ activity has been severely disrupted by the post-2021 conflict.
Myanmar's immigration landscape has become highly unstable following the February 2021 military coup. Most foreign governments advise against travel to Myanmar. For those with existing connections, long-term stays are technically possible via business visas and multiple-entry tourist visas, but the political and security environment creates severe uncertainty for expat residents.
Work permits in Myanmar (Foreign Employee Registration Certificate, or FERC) must be sponsored by a registered Myanmar company. The process involves the Ministry of Labor and requires detailed documentation. Given the post-coup business environment, many multinational companies have ceased or significantly reduced operations, limiting legitimate work permit pathways.
Dependent visas are technically available for spouses and children of work permit holders in Myanmar. Given the current security situation, few families are actively relocating to Myanmar, and dependent visa processing timelines are unpredictable.
Myanmar taxes residents on worldwide income if they are classified as residents (183+ days per year), with rates from 0% to 25% on employment income. Non-residents pay a flat 25% on Myanmar-source income. The tax and legal environment has become highly unpredictable since 2021, and enforcement is inconsistent.
Healthcare infrastructure in Myanmar is severely limited and has deteriorated further since 2021. Medical professionals have been persecuted, and hospitals face shortages. Comprehensive international health insurance and medical evacuation coverage are essential for anyone remaining in the country.
Myanmar's banking system has been severely disrupted since 2021, with banking crises, international sanctions, and cash shortages. International wire transfers are extremely difficult. The banking environment is not suitable for normal expat financial management.
Myanmar had an investor visa pathway for those investing through the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). The post-2021 coup environment has made foreign investment extremely risky and the program is largely inactive for most nationalities. Investment in Myanmar is strongly discouraged by most Western governments due to human rights concerns and sanctions.