Yangon Region lawmaker U Hla Win Maung raised concerns in parliament that the government is losing foreign currency due to foreigners staying in private residences and failing to submit Form (C) registration reports as required under the 1948 Registration of Foreigners Rules.

He pointed out that nine visa categories, including tourist and business visas, require foreigners to stay in licensed accommodations and register within 24 hours. However, many bypass this by renting private residences, condominiums, or having hotels falsely register them under local names to avoid compliance and misappropriate foreign currency.

In response, Yangon Region Minister for Security and Border Affairs Colonel Win Tint stated that 21 foreign nationals were imprisoned and 34 deported for visa violations in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, while seven more were blacklisted and deported during the first four months of 2026–2027.

He noted that only social visa holders may legally stay in residential homes with proper Form (C) filing, and dedicated joint inspection teams regularly investigate and take action against unauthorized stays and fraudulent reporting.