If you want to travel to Myanmar, you will probably need to apply for a Myanmar visa. However, the Government of Myanmar has facilitated the visa application process. Citizens of many eligible countries can apply for Myanmar Visa online (Myanmar e Visa) without visiting any embassy or consulate.
To apply for a Myanmar visa, you'll need to submit specific documents. Below is the list of required documents and their specifications based on the type of visa you're applying for.
Common Documents Required for All Myanmar e-Visa Applications:
Passport – A clear scanned copy of your passport bio page. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Passport-size Photograph – Recent colour photo with a white background (typically taken within the last 3 months).
Additional Documents for Tourist e-Visa:
Return Ticket – A confirmed return flight ticket or travel itinerary showing your exit from Myanmar.
Hotel Booking Confirmation – Proof of accommodation during your stay (e.g., hotel reservation, Airbnb confirmation, etc.).
Additional Documents for Business e-Visa:
Invitation Letter – From the inviting company/organization in Myanmar. It should mention the purpose and duration of the visit.
Company Registration Certificate – Official registration of the inviting company in Myanmar.
Company Extract – A document that outlines the company’s details, shareholders, and structure.
Business e-Visa Requisition Letter of the inviting company
Required Documents for Myanmar e-Visa with Samples
Digital Photograph for Myanmar eVisa
You must provide a color digital photograph. The following requirements apply:
The photo must be clear and well lit, with your head centered and a light or white background.
It must be saved and uploaded in one of the following formats: PDF, JPG, or PNG.
A color scan of the first biographical page of your passport is also needed. This page contains all your personal details and photo. Remember:
The scan should be clear, not blurred.
The scan file should be in PDF, JPG, or PNG format.
The file size should not exceed 3 MB.
By carefully following these guidelines, you'll ensure a smooth application process for your Myanmar visa.
Additional documents required to apply for Myanmar tourist visa
Proof of return ticket from Myanmar must be attached to the application.
It includes information such as Traveler’s name, flight name, departure/arrival timings along with dates, flight code, departure/arrival airport IATA codes and the flight reservation/booking numbers.
You must upload an original copy of the return ticket confirmation that includes the name of the guest in PDF format (Please note that the screenshot is ineligible for the eVisa application)
Proof of hotel booking
Proof of hotel booking must be attached to the application. Tourists must stay in registered hotels, motels, inns, guest houses and resorts during their stay in Myanmar.
You must upload an original copy of the hotel booking confirmation that includes the guest's name in PDF format
Copy of the original hotel booking confirmation provided on the official letterhead of the hotel name.
Please note that the screenshot is ineligible for the eVisa application
This letter must contain the following information:
your full name
your entry and exit dates
hotel address
hotel contact details as phone number, email, etc.
a valid hotel reservation code
Additional documents required to apply for Myanmar Business visa
Invitation from Organizer:
To qualify for a business visa in Myanmar, please provide an Invitation Letter that adheres to the following requirements:
An invitation letter from a registered Myanmar company or a registered Chamber of Commerce Association is mandatory.
NGOs/INGOs are not eligible to extend such invitations.
Along with the invitation letter, a company registration certificate from the inviting company must be submitted.
The invitation letter should be addressed to the applicant, clearly stating the purpose and time frame of the visit.
The status of the inviting company must be registered in Myanmar Company Online (MyCO).
Please Note: According to Myanmar government eVisa terms and conditions, the letter of invitation must be addressed and invited to the applicant by name. (Sample of the invitation letter is below for your reference.)
Business Registration of Inviting Company
If the inviting company is local: Their Certificate of Incorporation
If the inviting company is a foreign investment company: Their Certificate of Registration of Branch Office
Business e-Visa Requisition Letter of the Inviting Company
Mandatory letter from the inviting company in Myanmar for business eVisa.
Please Note: Following Myanmar Registered Foreign Chamber of Commerce Association's recommendation or invitation letter is eligible:
Thai Business Association of Myanmar
French - Myanmar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FMCCI)
European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar(Euro Cham Myanmar)
Malaysian Business Chamber
British Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar
It is essential that all passengers have physical copies of the relevant documents as detailed in the first paragraph. These must be handed to airline personnel when checking in for the flight to Myanmar. Additionally, these documents will need to be shown to health authorities at the Myanmar airport upon arrival.
Countries Eligible to Apply for Myanmar e-Visa
Here is a list of the top countries that are eligible for the Myanmar e-Visa.
