Myanmar operates a "replace old with new" policy whereby owners of old vehicles can can get an import licence to import vehicles between 1995 and 2002. Initially the replacement vehicles had to be 40 years or older, though the program is progressively allowing later model vehicles to be used as eligible replacement vehicles.

Authorities also allow Myanmar migrant workers living abroad to import vehicles when they return to Myanmar.

Myanmar citizens with foreign exchange accounts can import passenger cars 2007 and later.

Statements from the Myanmar Minister for Commerce indicate that barriers to vehicle importation will continue to relax over time.