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Permanent Residence - Former Myanmar Citizen

14 facts quoted from the official source

Permanent-residence route for a former Myanmar citizen who can support the State's long-term interests and maintain themselves.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe applicant must not be listed in local, foreign or international criminal records.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must be capable of supporting Myanmar's long-term interests.
  • Former citizen or qualifying statusRecognised evidence of nationality from the state of origin is required.
  • Health screeningAn official recommendation confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease is required.
  • Non Settlement Visa HeldBefore permanent residence the former citizen must hold a visa type that does not itself confer settlement.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must not be recognised as a refugee or hold political asylum in another country.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe original and a copy of the valid passport and travel document are required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe route is for a person who previously held Myanmar citizenship.
  • How and where to applyForm Ah Ma Na 1 is required.
  • Initial Term YearsPermanent residence is initially granted for five years.
  • Official source basisThe route is for a person who previously held Myanmar citizenship.
  • PhotographThree colour photographs taken within the last six months are required.
  • Report summaryThe route is for a person who previously held Myanmar citizenship.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal Term YearsThe status may be renewed in successive five-year terms.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Myanmar?
The official source states: Permanent-residence route for a former Myanmar citizen who can support the State's long-term interests and maintain themselves.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must be capable of supporting Myanmar's long-term interests. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official mewashingtondc.org page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mewashingtondc.orgLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Myanmar government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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