Myanmar Visa Information

There are 2 types of visas available for Myanmar
  • Tourist e-visa for Myanmar.
  • Business e-visa for Myanmar .

Each of these has a different purpose as mentioned below

Tourist e-visa for Myanmar

The tourist e-visa is an electronically sent visa to the person who has applied for a visa to visit the country of Myanmar with the intent of leisure. E-visa is a facility for people who wish to apply for the visa without visiting the embassy. It is a hassle-free way of applying for a visa where you get your visa processed within a time limit of fewer than 24 hours. The tourist visa allows is valid for 90 days, allows a stay of 28 days and is a single entry visa. Therefore, one needs to reissue it if they plan to leave Myanmar for a short period and then return.
Apply Tourist e-visa for Myanmar.

Business e-visa for Myanmar

The Business e-visa is applicable for any person who wishes to visit Myanmar with an intent to make money. Such people need to provide a letter of invitation from the organization they are associated with. The business visa is valid for 90 days, allows a stay of 70 days after entering the borders and is a single entry visa as well. Hence, those who wish to leave the country for a short trip and return need to reapply for the visa.
Apply Myanmar Business Visa.

There are 3 categories of e-visa processing time that you must know

  • Normal processing - the normal processing of this visa takes 7 working days for the e-visa to be processed.
  • Express processing - in the express e-visa processing the time taken to get the visa processed is anywhere between 5 working days.
  • Super express processing - if you have some sudden plans to visit Myanmar and need a visa within 3 working days then you must apply for the super express e-visa process.

The fees for each type of processing are mentioned beside it. Please check before proceeding.

 

Note: The visa for Myanmar will be issued from 9 am to 4:30 pm every Monday to Friday except lunchtime and public holidays according to Myanmar’s time zone, which is GMT +6:30. If you apply for it after the working time, it will be accepted, processed and finished the next day.

Steps to Get your visa processed easily

  • On the page, select the type of visa- tourist e-visa or business e-visa.
  • Fill the electronic application form correctly
  • Choose the processing time according to your requirements.
  • Next, you will be redirected to a page where you have to mention the port of arrival. Select your port of arrival and click next.
  • Now you will be asked for your personal information. Fill it correctly and click next. Then provide the details of your stay in Myanmar and proceed by clicking next.
  • You now need to upload your documents. Read the instructions carefully and upload your documents.
  • Next, you will be directed to a payment page. Pay the required amount. You will receive the visa via the mail address you have provided.
  • Take a print out of the visa and carry it with you. On reaching Myanmar, get it stamped at the immigration by the officers.

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before applying for any kind of visa. Both the visas are non-transferable. Hence, if you have a change of plan, you will have to apply for a fresh visa.