Myanmar - Replace Lost / Damaged Permanent Residence Certificate

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Procedure

1. If you have lost your certificate: You must immediately report the loss of your certificate to your local Police Station and Office of the Township Staff Officer-in-Charge. You must do this within 72 hours from the time of such occurrence.
2. To obtain a replacement certificate, you will need to submit the following documents and provide the following information to the Immigration Office:
   1. completed application;
   2. five coloured photographs sized in 1.5 inches x 2 inches which were taken during last six months;
   3. number and date of loss or damage of the permanent residence certificate;
   4. original and copy of valid passport;
   5. original and copy of household member list of the person who obtains the permanent residence;
   6. recommendation of ward or village-tract administrator for loss of the permanent residence certificate.
3. Pay the application fee.

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Required Documents

To obtain a replacement certificate, you will need to submit the following documents and provide the following information:

• completed application;
• five coloured photographs sized in 1.5 inches x 2 inches which were taken during last six months;
• number and date of loss or damage of the permanent residence certificate;
• original and copy of valid passport;
• original and copy of household member list of the person who obtains the permanent residence;
• recommendation of ward or village-tract administrator for loss of the permanent residence certificate.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Immigration & Population
Office Building ( 48 ),
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Phone: 067-431022

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

This procedure contains information on how to replace a lost or damaged Permanent Residence Certificate issued in Myanmar.

Information which might help

• Permanent Residence - means granting the permanent residence in Myanmar within the stipulated period permitted to a foreigner
• Permanent Residence Certificate - means the certificate and card issued under emigration rules of Myanmar

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Ministry of Immigration & Population - Permanent Residence of a Foreigner Rules

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