Entry Visas to Myanmar

General Information

Myanmar requires a visa for all foreigners visiting the country. It is valid for 28 days starting from the day you enter the country, three months from the date of issue. You can obtain a visa from Myanmar Embassies in the various countries. The international points of entry and exit in Myanmar are Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport.

A valid passport with Entry Visa is required of all visitors.

A tourist visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible for an additional 14 days.

A business visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible up to 12 months on a case by case basis.

Visa on arrival is granted to both FITs and Package Tourists with the assistance of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

Overland entry is permitted to Thai tourists with border pass and for third country tourists with visa at Tachileik, Three Pagoda pass, Myawaddy and Kawthaung check points along Myanmar-Thai Border; and Chinese tourists with border pass and third country tourists with visa at Lweje, Nam Kham, Muse, Kyukoke, Kwanlong, Mong Lar Myanmar-China Border along.

Show your passport with valid entry visa, disembarkation card on arrival to the Immigration officer at the International Airport (Yangon or Mandalay).

Foreign Independent Travellers (FITs) are required to exchange 200 US$ for Foreign Exchange Certificate (F.E.C) on arrival at the counter of Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB).

Types of Visa

Tourist Visa - a single-entry visa for tourists.

Requirements

This is a 100% online process. No documents are required to be sent or mailed.

Digital requirements
A JPEG format file of a recently taken photo of you. Please keep the image's dimensions smaller than 150 pixels in width, and 150 pixels in height.

Visa Fees

Tourist Visa - US$20 + US$10.0 (processing charge) per application.

Validity & Length

The length of stay (and validity of visa). You must enter before the expiration of the visa. Tourist Visa - 28 days (valid for 90 days).

Who needs to apply?

Diplomatic and Official passport holders from ASEAN countries, the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation do not need to apply visa as agreed by the existing bilateral consular agreements. The rest are required to apply visa.

Valid Port of Entry

Currently, entry into the Union of Myanmar for visitors with valid online-approved visas is limited to 2 ports - Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport.

Visa Online

"Visa Online" is a web-based entry visa application service. The website allows visitors to the Union of Myanmar to apply for their entry visas online, right from their home or work without having to appear at a consulate in person. Below is the step-by-step guide to applying for an entry visa online, and what to do after it's been approved.

Please see www.visa.gov.mm for more information.

Visa on Arrival

When you plan to visit Myanmar, first of all, you should contact your tour operators for visas and other necessary matters. Some tour operators can provide you with Visa On Arrival (VOA). Before applying for VOA, one should submit the following requirements to the tour operator about 2 months before arrival to Myanmar.

Requirements
1. A complete personal information form, available online.
2. A clearly scanned photo of the applicant.
3. A clear photo copy of the applicant’s passport.
4. Arrival details and description of the visitor’s desired trip.

Procedures
1. Once theses needs are met, your tour operator will carry out the rest of the procedures such as sending required information to the Ministry of Hotel and Tourism. When approved from the Ministry, your tour operator will inform you and will send you the authorization letter from the authority via fax or email.

2. Finally, when you come to Myanmar, you will need 3 photos and a copy of the authorization letter that was sent to you by your tour operator.

3. Upon arrival at the airport, your tour operator will come to collect you and assist you with filling out the necessary forms to submit to the Immigration.

4. Visa on Arrival fees is US$ 20 per person and to be settled at the Immigration Department at the port’s arrival lounge.

Note:
The charges for applying the VOA may be included or not included in your tour trip. It depends on the tour operator and you better check with them first to deal the tour package and other charges.