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Myanmar visas

Myanmar tourist visa

Tourists may qualify for visa-free entry, an online visa or a visa on arrival. Other travellers need a visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Myanmar tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for Singapore citizens

    No visa needed

    Singapore citizens visiting for tourism.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  2. 30-day visa-free entry through specified airports

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Russia, Belarus and Vietnam visiting for tourism.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  4. Tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories, all European Union member states, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states except Timor-Leste. All classes of British nationality qualify for tourist e-Visas.

    Stay
    Up to 28 days.
    Valid for
    90 days from issue.
    Fee
    USD 50. Free for children under 7.
    Processing
    Within 3 working days.
    1. Apply online for a tourist e-Visa.
    2. Allow up to 3 working days for it to be issued.
    3. Enter through an approved e-Visa entry point.
    Apply on the official website

  5. Tourist visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Listed travellers from China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau and South Korea, subject to applicable temporary eligibility periods.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    USD 50.

  6. Tourist visa before travel

    Visa needed

    Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival need a visa before travelling.

Who needs it

Tourists need a visa unless their nationality and arrival route qualify for visa-free entry.

Who doesn't

Singapore citizens can visit for up to 30 days through any port. Citizens of Russia, Belarus and Vietnam can visit for up to 30 days through specified airports. Citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand can visit for up to 14 days through those airports.

How to apply

  1. Apply online for a tourist e-Visa.
  2. Allow up to 3 working days for it to be issued.
  3. Enter through an approved e-Visa entry point.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • Tourist e-Visa holders must enter through Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay international airport, or Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint with Thailand.
  • Airport-only visa-free visitors must both enter and leave through Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay international airport.
  • The allowed stay depends on the entry option.
  • Rules on working with tourist permission are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Myanmar?

Tourists need a visa unless their nationality and arrival route qualify for visa-free entry. Singapore citizens can visit for up to 30 days through any port. Citizens of Russia, Belarus and Vietnam can visit for up to 30 days through specified airports. Citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand can visit for up to 14 days through those airports.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Myanmar?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for Singapore citizens (no visa at all); 30-day visa-free entry through specified airports (no visa at all); 14-day visa-free entry through specified airports (no visa at all); Tourist e-Visa (an online visa); Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Tourist visa before travel (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Myanmar without a tourist visa?

Singapore citizens visiting for tourism. Citizens of Russia, Belarus and Vietnam visiting for tourism. Citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand visiting for tourism.

Can I apply online for Myanmar?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories, all European Union member states, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states except Timor-Leste. All classes of British nationality qualify for tourist e-Visas.

How long can I stay on a Myanmar tourist visa?

Up to 28 days with a tourist e-Visa.

How much does a Myanmar tourist visa cost?

Tourist e-Visa: USD 50. Free for children under 7.

How long does a Myanmar tourist visa take?

Tourist e-Visa: within 3 working days.

How long is a Myanmar tourist visa valid?

Tourist e-Visas are valid for 90 days from issue.

What documents do I need for a Myanmar tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

How do I apply for a Myanmar tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply online for a tourist e-Visa. 2. 2. Allow up to 3 working days for it to be issued. 3. 3. Enter through an approved e-Visa entry point.

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