01 Feb 2023 | 07:04 AM UTC
Myanmar: Authorities continue to suspend the issuance of passports as of Feb. 1
Authorities in Myanmar continue to suspend the issuance of passports as of Feb. 1. Confirm passport expiration date before travel.
Event
Authorities in Myanmar continue to suspend the issuance of passports as of Feb. 1. The government ceased to issue, renew, or accept new passport applications since Jan. 19. Officials did not specify a reason or duration for the suspension.
Myanmar nationals with expired or near-expired passports may face travel disruptions due to the suspension of passport issuance. Passport processing and delivery delays are possible after the suspension has been lifted, as authorities work to clear the backlog of passport applications.
Advice
Seek updated information on passport availability from the Myanmar government. Myanmar nationals should confirm their passport expiration date and any minimum passport validity requirements of their destination countries before traveling internationally.
