Get Your Myanmar Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Citizenship is granted to individuals born in Myanmar to parents who are citizens or considered full citizens under the 1982 Citizenship Law.
- By Descent: Individuals born abroad to a Myanmar citizen parent may apply for citizenship by descent, depending on ethnic and legal classification.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Myanmar citizens may apply for citizenship, but must meet strict residency and legal requirements.
- By Naturalization: Available only to those who have legally resided in Myanmar for 5+ years, are fluent in a national language, and are loyal to the state. Subject to significant restrictions.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Not Allowed: Myanmar does not allow dual citizenship. Acquiring another nationality results in automatic loss of Myanmar citizenship.
Note: Myanmar categorizes citizens into three types: full, associate, and naturalized. Ethnic background and ancestral ties play a major role in eligibility.
Step-by-Step Process
- Confirm eligibility under full, associate, or naturalized status.
- Apply through the Ministry of Immigration and Population.
- Provide extensive documentation, including proof of ancestry and language fluency.
- Renounce any foreign nationality if applying through naturalization or descent.
Benefits of Myanmar Citizenship
- Right to reside and work in Myanmar
- Own land and participate in political processes (for full citizens)
- Pass citizenship to children under qualifying conditions
- Access to national education and health systems
Frequently asked questions.
Does Myanmar allow dual citizenship?
No. Myanmar strictly prohibits dual citizenship. Acquiring another nationality results in automatic revocation of Myanmar citizenship.
Can I apply for citizenship if my parent was born in Myanmar?
Possibly, depending on their ethnic classification and whether they were full citizens under the 1982 law. Descent-based claims are subject to government review.
Can a foreign spouse of a Myanmar citizen apply for citizenship?
Yes, but it is difficult. They must meet residency requirements, demonstrate loyalty, and renounce their prior citizenship.
What are the differences between full, associate, and naturalized citizens?
Full citizens are generally of recognized national races with deep ancestry in Myanmar. Associate and naturalized citizens have fewer rights and face stricter limits on land ownership, political participation, and inheritance.
Do I have to pay taxes in Myanmar if I become a citizen?
Myanmar residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Myanmar-sourced income.