Immigration update: Myanmar | Extend restriction measures until 31 July

Announcement on extension of the Precautionary Restriction Measures until 31 July 2020

The Myanmar Government has, on the 28 June, announced the extension of the Precautionary Restriction Measures related to control of COVID-19 Pandemic until 31 July 2020.

Description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has previously issued and extended the following announcements regarding the temporary entry restrictions for visitors from all countries which are in force till 30 Jun 2020.

In order to continue its effective measures to protect the populations in the country from the risks of importation and spread of COVID-19, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has now extended the aforementioned entry restriction measures until 31 July 2020.

Who will be affected?

  • Myanmar nationals incoming from all countries.
  • All Foreign travellers to Myanmar except for diplomats accredited to Myanmar, United Nations officials who reside in Myanmar and crew of ships and aircraft operating to and from Myanmar.

 

Impact

As per this announcement, the following previously issued restrictions and precautionary measures are extended until 31 July 2020.

Mandated 7-day facility quarantine and 7-day home quarantine

  • All Travellers are required to present PCR negative laboratory evidence of absence of COVID-19 infection issued prior to the date of travel to Myanmar.
  • All Travellers are required to take 7-day home quarantine prior to the date of travel and required to present the acknowledgement letter of 7-day home quarantine completion issued by Local Authorities, before boarding any flights to Myanmar.
  • The Myanmar authorities will be assessing all travellers for a mandated 7-day facility quarantine upon entry to Myanmar. After 7-day facility quarantine, if the result is negative after nasal swab test, 7-day home quarantine is required.

*** Inability to produce laboratory evidence and 7-day home quarantine acknowledgment letter may be denied boarding or entry to Myanmar.

In case of urgent official missions or compelling reasons, foreign nationals, including diplomats and United Nations officials, who wish to travel to Myanmar by available relief or special flights, may contact the nearest Myanmar Mission for possible exception with regard to certain visa restrictions. However, all visitors must abide by existing directives issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports relating to the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Travel Restrictions

The authorities have further extended the effective period of the Temporary Measures to Myanmar through Air Travel up to 31 July 2020.

Santa Fe Analysis

Travellers who wish to enter Myanmar by the 31 July 2020 should keep travel dates flexible. Employers who wish to employ foreigners may also need to revise assignment start dates accordingly.

Due to the dynamic environment surrounding the COVID-19 situation, you may also wish to visit the following links for the latest information pertaining to any developments in advisory notices from the relevant government bodies:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Myanmar
Ministry of Health and Sports Myanmar

Should you have any questions, please contact the following:

Nyein Nyein Thu
Relocation and Immigration Account Manager 
Santa Fe Relocation
Yangor, Myanmar
D: + 95 9 300 88 196

E: Nyein.Nyein.Thu@santaferelo.com

Robert Day
Group Head of Immigration Operation
 

Santa Fe Relocation
London, UK
D: +44 7990 021125
E: Robert.Day@santaferelo.com


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