UNDER the guidance of the Government of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has placed great emphasis on providing necessary consular assistance through Myanmar Embassies and Consulates-General to assist in the rescue and repatriation of Myanmar nationals facing difficulties abroad for various reasons.
In this
regard, the Government of Myanmar, in close coordination with the Government of
Malaysia repatriated 1,086 verified Myanmar nationals who had been detained at
the Malaysian Immigration detention camps and faced difficulties following the
completion of their respective sentences due to their illegal stay and
violation of the immigration regulations. The repatriation was carried out by
Myanmar Navy vessels on humanitarian grounds on 23 February 2021.
Moreover,
through close coordination between the two Governments, 70 Myanmar fishermen
who had been detained in Port Blair, India, for illegally entering Indian
territorial waters were repatriated to Myanmar on 11 March 2021 aboard the
Myanmar Navy vessel UMS Tabinshwehti.
From January
to September 2026, a total of 1,905 Myanmar nationals who encountered
difficulties in Cambodia, were repatriated to Myanmar through various means of
transportation including, Tatmadaw aircraft, chartered flights operated by MAI
and AirAsia. In addition,a total of 26 Myanmar fishermen, who were detained in
Port Blair in India for illegally entering Indian territorial waters were
repatriated to Myanmar by Myanmar Airways International (MAI) on 23 July 2026.
The necessary
national verification process for Myanmar nationals was conducted in close
coordination with relevant Ministries for those who had completed their
sentences due to their illegal stay and violation of immigration regulations
but remained in the immigration detention camps. Following the verification
process, 8,041 Myanmar nationals were repatriated to Myanmar by air on a weekly
basis. Moreover, 1,476 verified Myanmar nationals who could not afford airfare
were repatriated aboard Myanmar Navy vessels, namely UMS Mottama, UMS Thanlwin
and UMS Sinphyushin, and they arrived safely in Myanmar today.
As the
Government is currently making efforts to create new employment opportunities
within the country, Myanmar nationals will have greater opportunities to
contribute to enhancing national productivity by engaging in various economic
sectors such as agriculture, livestock and breeding, micro, small and medium
enterprises (MSMEs), thereby enabling them to achieve dignified, safe and
secure livelihood.
Therefore,
Myanmar nationals who wish to seek employment abroad are advised to exercise
caution and not be easily persuaded by the inducements and promises of the
human traffickers. They are also urged to avoid leaving the country illegally
through unauthorized border crossing and to remain vigilant against the risks
of human trafficking.
Regardless of
the circumstances, the Government has demonstrated its profound concern for the
well-being of Myanmar nationals residing abroad and provided them with
necessary assistance whenever they encounter difficulties.
Therefore,
Myanmar nationals residing abroad who encounter any difficulties are encouraged
to contact Myanmar Embassies and Consulates-General. Necessary arrangements
will be made, in coordination with the authorities of the respective countries,
to facilitate their safe return to Myanmar at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Nay Pyi Taw
Dated: 4
October 2026
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