diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 1750edf898..8580e77920 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -31,3 +31,13 @@ Related changes
 
  - Need to cherry-pick to the release branch
  - Need to update the documentation
+
+### Does this PR introduce a user-facing change?:
+ <!--
+ If no, just write "NONE" in the release-note block below.
+ If yes, a release note is required:
+ Enter your extended release note in the block below. If the PR requires additional action from users switching to the new release, include the string "action required".
+ -->
+ ```release-note
+
+ ```