Myanmar Visa: Requirements, Application Process, and Cost

A Myanmar visa is required for all foreign nationals who wish to enter Myanmar. The visa application process is relatively simple and can be completed online or at a Myanmar embassy or consulate. The cost of a Myanmar visa varies depending on the nationality of the applicant and the length of stay.

Requirements for a Myanmar visa

The requirements for a Myanmar visa vary depending on the type of visa you apply for, but generally include:

• A passport that should be valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Myanmar.
• Photocopies of the personal information page of your passport.
• Passport size photographs.
• Proof of return ticket or onward travel.
• Proof of accommodation such as hotel or resort booking.
• Email address.
• Debit/credit card to process visa fee.
• Details about your accommodation in Myanmar.

Some specific types of visas may require additional documents, such as:

• An invitation letter from a Myanmar company or organization for a business visa.
• A letter of recommendation from a meditation center for a meditation visa.
• A letter of invitation from a relative or friend in Myanmar for a social visa.

You can apply for some types of visas online, such as tourist visa or business visa, through the official Myanmar eVisa website. You can also apply for some types of visas on arrival, such as tourist visa or transit visa, at certain airports or land border crossings. However, some types of visas require you to apply at a Myanmar embassy or consulate in your country of residence, such as social visa or meditation visa.

US & UK citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Myanmar. There are two types of visas available:

• Tourist eVisa: This visa is valid for 90 days and allows for a single entry into Myanmar. The length of stay is 28 days. You can apply for a Tourist eVisa online through the Myanmar Immigration and Population Department website. The visa fee is USD 50.
• Business eVisa: This visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows for a single entry into Myanmar. The length of stay is 70 days from the date of arrival. You can apply for a Business eVisa online through the Myanmar Immigration and Population Department website. The visa fee is USD 70.

In addition to the eVisas, US  & UK citizens can also apply for a Myanmar visa at a Myanmar embassy or consulate. The processing time for a visa applied for at an embassy or consulate can vary, but it typically takes a few days to a few weeks. You should contact the embassy or consulate in your country to inquire about the current processing time.

How to apply for a Myanmar visa?

You can apply for a Myanmar Tourist visa online through the Myanmar eVisa website. You will need to provide your passport information, a recent passport-sized photo, and payment information. The visa approval process typically takes 3-5 business days.

Here are the steps on how to apply for a Myanmar Tourist visa:

1. Go to the Myanmar eVisa website: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/.
2. Click on “Tourist Visa”.
3. Fill out the online application form.
4. Upload your passport information and a recent photograph.
5. Pay the visa application fee.
6. Wait for your application to be approved.
7. Once your application is approved, you will receive an approval letter.
8. Print out the approval letter and present it to immigration officials upon arrival in Myanmar.

The visa application fee for a Myanmar Tourist visa is USD 50. The processing time for a visa application is typically 3 working days. You can check the status of your visa application on the Myanmar eVisa website.

To apply for a Myanmar Tourist visa on arrival, you must complete a visa application form and provide two recent passport-size photos, a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity, and a visa fee of USD 50. You can apply for a visa on arrival at the Yangon, Mandalay, or Nay Pyi Taw International Airports.

To apply for a Myanmar Tourist visa at an embassy, you will need to complete an application form, provide a passport-sized photo, and pay the visa fee. You may also need to provide other documentation, such as a letter of invitation or proof of financial support. The exact requirements may vary depending on your nationality.

Here are the steps on how to apply for a Myanmar Tourist visa at an embassy:

1. Visit the website of the Myanmar embassy or consulate in your country.
2. Download and complete the visa application form.
3. Attach a passport-sized photo.
4. Pay the visa fee.
5. Submit the application form and supporting documents to the embassy or consulate.
6. Wait for your visa to be processed.
7. Collect your visa from the embassy or consulate.

The processing time for a Myanmar Tourist visa can vary, but it typically takes a few days to a few weeks. You should contact the embassy or consulate in your country to inquire about the current processing time.

The cost of a Myanmar visa

The cost of a Myanmar visa varies depending on the nationality of the applicant and the type of visa. The following are the visa fees for Indian citizens as of July 2023:

• Tourist eVisa: USD 50
• Business eVisa: USD 70
• Transit Visa: USD 20
• Official Visa: USD 50 (single entry) or USD 200 (multiple entry)

You can apply for a Myanmar visa online or at a Myanmar embassy or consulate. The online application process is more convenient and typically takes less time to process. However, you may need to pay a service fee to apply for a visa online.

To apply for a Myanmar visa online, you will need to visit the website of the Myanmar Immigration and Population Department. You can find the application form and instructions on the website. You will need to provide your personal information, passport information, and payment information. You will also need to upload a passport-sized photo.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Your visa will be processed within 3 working days. You will receive your visa via email. You will need to print a copy of your visa and bring it with you when you travel to Myanmar.

For more information on Myanmar visas, you can visit the website of the Myanmar Immigration and Population Department.

Myanmar visas for specific countries

1. E-visa Online System is currently available to tourists from 100 countries and Taiwan.
2. You will be required the following information when apply Tourist E-visa to Myanmar:
(a) Your passport validity must have at least (6) months.
(b) You have to upload one COLOR PHOTO (4.8 cm X 3.8 cm) taking during last (3) months.
(c) You will need your Visa, Master or American Express credit cards for the payment of 50 USD (normal process) or 56 USD (express process).
3. Visa processing information
(a) The validity of E-Visa approval letter is 90 days from the issued date. If it is expired, entry will be denied.
(b) Length of stay is (28) days from the date of arrival in Myanmar.
(c) E-Visa service is non refundable.
(d) You will receive an email acknowledgement within 1 hour after successful payment.
(e) The processing time is upto (3) working days.
4. If the applicant has child(ren) under (7) years old on the same passport, you have to put the name of that child, date of birth in the minor section of the application form.
5. Tourists must stay in registered hotels, motels, inns, guest house and resort during your stay in Myanmar.
6. The applicant should complete individual personal data whether passenger is FIT or package tour.
7. E-Visa is only valid for a single entry. Re-entry will require a new visa.
8. Currently passengers with e-Visa are only permitted to enter via following ports:
(a) Yangon International Airport
(b) Mandalay International Airport
(c) Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
(d) Tachileik Land Border Checkpoint
(e) Myawaddy Land Border Checkpoint
(f) Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint
(g) Tamu Land Border Checkpoint
(h) Rih Khaw Dar Land Border Checkpoint
We will announce other port of entry in due course.
9. If you are visiting Myanmar via cruise, please contact our travel consultant for Pre-arrangement Visa on Arrival. You will not be able to use E-Visa to enter Myanmar via seaport.
10. If the decision is not allowed to entry, you may return by the same flight.
11. 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
12. Passport holder from the following countries and Taiwan are eligible to apply E-Visa:

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