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Getting your Myanmar visa is straightforward. The eVisa system handles everything online and no embassy visit is needed.

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Myanmar sits at the less-travelled end of Southeast Asia’s circuit, which is precisely what makes it worth the effort. Before you get to the pagodas and the tea leaf salad, there is one practical matter to sort: the Myanmar visa.

For most nationalities, the process is fully online, costs under USD 50, and takes three working days. Here is exactly how it works.

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Do You Need a Visa for Myanmar

Entry requirements fall into three categories depending on your passport.

Visa-free Entry

Applies to a limited group of nationalities for short stays. Ordinary passport holders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam do not need a visa for tourist visits of up to 14 days, provided they enter and depart through Yangon, Mandalay, or Naypyidaw international airports.

Passport holders from Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea are eligible for visa-free stays of up to 28 days under current arrangements, though these arrangements are time-limited and reviewed periodically. Confirm your country’s current status before booking.

Myanmar eVisa

Covers the majority of international travellers. Nationals of over 100 countries can apply online without visiting an embassy.

Countries confirmed on the eVisa eligible list include Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and many others across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia.

The full current list is published on the official Myanmar eVisa portal. Verify your eligibility there directly before applying, as the list is subject to change.

Embassy Visa

Applies to nationalities outside the above two categories. These travellers must apply in person at a Myanmar embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

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Types of Myanmar eVisa

Tourist eVisa

For leisure travel. Single entry, maximum stay of 28 days from the date of arrival, valid for 90 days from the date of issue. The fee is USD 50. Children under seven are exempt from the fee. Tourist visas can be extended by up to 14 days inside Myanmar at a cost of USD 3 per day.

Business eVisa

For professional travel. Single entry, maximum stay of 70 days, valid for 90 days from the date of issue. An invitation letter from a Myanmar-registered company is required. The fee is USD 70.

Both are single entry only. Exiting the country cancels your Myanmar visa. Re-entry requires a new application.

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5 Steps to Apply for Myanmar Visa

Step 1: Use the official portal only

Go to evisa.moip.gov.mm. This is the official Myanmar government eVisa website. Third-party services charge additional fees for the same process. They are not required and not recommended.

Step 2: Create an account

Register using your email address and activate the account via the confirmation email. Log in and select your Myanmar visa type, Tourist or Business.

Step 3: Fill in your details

Enter your full name as it appears on your passport, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and intended arrival date. All fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory.

Step 4: Upload documents and pay fees

Upload your passport scan and photograph. Check that both meet the file size and format requirements on the portal before uploading. Pay the visa fee via Visa or Mastercard. Tourist eVisa: USD 50. Business eVisa: USD 70. Save your payment confirmation.

Step 5: Wait for approval

Processing takes a minimum of three working days from submission. Public holidays are not counted. Your approved eVisa will arrive by email. Print one physical copy of the approval letter to present at immigration on arrival.

Apply at least seven working days before your travel date to allow for any delays.

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Ports of Entry

eVisa holders can only enter Myanmar through designated ports of entry. The approved international airports are Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw. Several land border crossings are also approved entry points.

Seaport entry is not available with an eVisa. Cruise passengers must arrange a pre-arrangement visa on arrival through their tour operator. Confirm your specific entry point is on the approved list before booking.

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Important Notes Before You Travel

1. The eVisa is valid for a single entry only. Exiting Myanmar requires a new application before re-entry.
2. The approval letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, not from your travel date. If your plans shift, check the issue date against your revised travel dates before departing.
3. Only ordinary passports are accepted. Travel documents will result in denial of entry at immigration.
4. There are restricted areas within Myanmar that are off-limits to foreign nationals. Check the current restricted area list at mip.gov.mm before finalising your itinerary.
5. Overstays are taken seriously. Fines are charged at USD 3 per day and extended overstays can result in entry bans on future visits.
6. Visa policies in Myanmar are subject to change. Always verify current requirements on the official portal before booking.
7. Accommodation throughout your stay must be at registered hotels or licensed guesthouses. This is a government visa condition, not a recommendation.