Myanmar Visa on arrival

Most of nationalities need a visa to visit Myanmar, except for 14 countries which are granted an exemption. Previously, travelers get E-visa or Visa stamp prior to arrival through Myanmar Embassy/Consulate. Visa On Arrival (VOA) is now available to some nationalities.

Visa on Arrival Booth at Yangon International Airport T1 (it is just before Immigration)

Some people misunderstand that Visa on arrival is the same as E-visa. In fact, they are two different ways to get Visa to Myanmar. E-visa is applied online in advance to get an approval letter. Travelers must show approval letter when they enter Myanmar. Visa on arrival is much more simple as you need to do nothing before the trip. You just fly in and get Visa granted at the arrival airports in Myanmar. Here is some updated information related to Visa on Arrival in Myanmar: Visa type, Fee, Citizen and VOA Requirement…

Tourist Visa

1. General information

– Visa fee: 50 USD
– Duration of stay: 30 days. It cannot be extended
– Only valid for a single entry. Re-entry will require a new visa.
– Visa on arrival is only issued at one of three international airports:
+ Yangon International Airport
+ Mandalay International Airport
+ Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
– Travelers are allowed to exit through any one of the International entry/exit points.
– Travelers can visit any places within the country, except for the restricted area for security reason.
– If applicant is denied to enter, you must return by the same flight.

2. Passport holder from the following countries are eligible to apply Visa On Arrival for Tourist Visa:

3. Visa Exemption

Ordinary passport holders from the following countries are giving visa exemption for 14 days.
(a) Brunei
(b) Cambodia
(c) Indonesia
(d) Japan (30 days)
(e) Laos
(f) Philippines
(g) Singapore (30 days)
(h) South Korea (30 days)
(i) Thailand (by air via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay only)
(k) Vietnam

4. Requirements

– Have a valid passport which is still valid within at least 6 months from the date of entry into Myanmar.
– Bring two color photos (4cm x 6cm) which are taken within the past six months.
– Get a Visa On Arrival application form from the airlines, fill the information and submit at Visa on arrival counter at arrival airport.
– Prepare cash (USD notes) for visa fee. Credit card is not accepted.

Other Types Of Visa

1. General information

– Visa fee & duration of stay

Children under 7 years old accompanying with parents in the passport will be granted visa free of charge.
– Stay cannot be extended
– Port of entry:
+ Yangon International Airport
+ Mandalay International Airport
+ Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
– Applicants are not allowed to engage in any sort of work with or without charges, apart from the professions mentioned in the visa application form.
– Stay at the hotels, motels and guest houses holding legal licenses issued by Myanmar Government, and factories and workshops legally permitted as well as human dwellings; and exactly mention the address the applicant will stay at.
– Not be allowed to travel to the restricted areas without seeking prior permission.
– If applicant is denied to enter, you must return by the same flight.

2. Passport holder from the following countries and Taiwan are eligible to apply Visa On Arrival for Business Visa, Workshop/Seminar/Meeting/Research Visa, Transit Visa and Crew Visa:

3. Requirements

– Have a valid passport which is still valid within at least 6 months from the date of entry into Myanmar.
– If you have children under 7 years’ old who hold separate passport, must prepare evidence of parent – children relationship.
– Bring two color photos (4cm x 6cm) which are taken within the past six months.
– Get a Visa On Arrival application form from the airlines, fill the information required and submit at Visa on arrival counter at arrival airport. Children above 7 years old need a separate form.
– Have the letter of invitation from the sponsoring company
– Prepare copies of company registration/business license/ evidence of permission to do business issued by the ministries concerned together with the application if the applicant is working in Myanmar.
– Have a letter of invitation by the ministries concerned if the applicant is going to attend meetings, workshops, events and ceremonies.
– Have an air ticket to the destination if the applicant is applying for transit visa.
– Prepare cash (Only new US Dollar notes) for visa fee. Credit card is not accepted.