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Myanmar visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can obtain tourist or business visas when they arrive at specified airports.

Ways to get a Myanmar visa on arrival

  1. 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.
  2. Business visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of 52 countries and territories arriving at the specified airports. The eligible places are not named.

    1. Fill in the application form.
    2. Prepare company registration and invitation documents.
    3. Apply on arrival at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay international airport.
  3. Claimed tourist visa on arrival for a specific Guangzhou flight

    Visa on arrival

    An airline claim covers nationals of all countries and jurisdictions arriving at Yangon on a specific Myanmar Airways International flight from Guangzhou.

    Stay
    28 days, according to the airline claim.

Who needs it

Travellers using this route must meet the nationality, passport and arrival-airport rules for their visit.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Business applicants also need an application form, company registration documents and invitation documents.

Good to know

  • The standard tourist option is available at international airports.
  • The business option requires arrival at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay international airport.
  • Three temporary tourist eligibility periods are listed: 30 August 2026–29 August 2027; 11 March 2026–10 March 2027; and 21 October 2025–21 October 2026. Their links to individual nationalities are unclear.
  • The last of those periods has ended. Current eligibility cannot be established for each listed nationality.
  • A separate airline claim describes a 28-day tourist visa on arrival for a specific flight from Guangzhou. That claim conflicts with the stated visa-on-arrival requirements.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Myanmar?

Travellers using this route must meet the nationality, passport and arrival-airport rules for their visit.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Myanmar?

There are 3 options: Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Business visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Claimed tourist visa on arrival for a specific Guangzhou flight (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Myanmar visa on arrival?

Tourist visa on arrival: up to 30 days.

How much does a Myanmar visa on arrival cost?

Tourist visa on arrival: USD 50.

What documents do I need for a Myanmar visa on arrival?

Passport valid for at least 6 months.; Business applicants also need an application form, company registration documents and invitation documents..

What rules do I have to follow on a Myanmar visa on arrival?

The standard tourist option is available at international airports. The business option requires arrival at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay international airport.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Myanmar?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Myanmar visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Myanmar be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Myanmar visa on arrival rules?

On Myanmar's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Myanmar?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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