Myanmar (Burma) Visas & Entry Requirements (Inc. COVID-19 Rules & Restrictions)

How to Enter Myanmar? Quick Answers

• Do I need special permission to enter Myanmar? No, citizens of most countries do not need special permission to enter Myanmar. Countries eligible for an eVisa and/or visa exemption can be found here.
• Do I need a visa to enter Myanmar? Citizens from eight countries can enter Myanmar on the visa exemption scheme for a period ranging from 15-30 days. A single-entry eVisa (official website here) is now available online for most foreign citizens for a period of 28 days. 
• Do I need proof of onward travel? Yes, you will be asked to show proof of onward travel when you enter Myanmar – prepare accordingly.
• Do I need proof of COVID-19 vaccination? No, but a thermal screening device will be used to take your temperature when you arrive. If the result could indicate a COVID-19 case, the authorities will perform an official COVID-19 test. See this update from the official website for more details.
• Do I need travel insurance? Yes, visitors are required to show proof of travel insurance including cover for COVID-19. See popular insurers here. If the traveller is not able to show proof of insurance they will need to purchase insurance from the recommended domestic insurer through this website.

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Myanmar Visa Summary

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Visa exemption is only available to citizens from some countries within Southeast Asia (see Visa Exemption). If you want to stay longer than the time allocated to you under the visa exemption, you’ll need to apply for an eVisa.

If you require a visa to enter the country, you must apply online prior to arrival. The eVisa must be approved before you fly to Myanmar. 

Visa on arrival is not available!

The eVisa is valid for 28 days once activated and is a single-entry visa. For stays longer than 28 days, you will need to do a border run.

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Myanmar: COVID-19 Requirements

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

• Vaccinated travellers: No requirements
• Non-vaccinated travellers: No requirements 

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Entry Requirements & Documents

• A passport with six months validity and a minimum of one blank page
• A valid visa

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Travel Insurance Requirements

There is no official travel insurance requirement for Myanmar. However, getting adequate travel insurance that includes medical cover is recommended!

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Myanmar: Visa Exemption

The list of nationalities that can enter Myanmar on the visa exemption scheme are:

No.	Country	Exemption Period
1	Brunei	14 days
2	Cambodia	14 days
3	Indonesia	14 days
4	Laos	14 days
5	Philippines	14 days
6	Thailand	14 days
7	Vietnam	30 days
8	Singapore	30 days

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Myanmar: Type of Visas

eVisa: 30-Day Single-Entry Tourist Visa

• What is an eVisa? A single-entry visa that is valid for 90 days and once activated, allows you to stay for a maximum of 28 days within the 90-day window. Once the Burmese immigration department has received the application and the fee, the visa is typically processed within three working days. (Account for delays, which occur frequently!) Countries eligible for the eVisa can be found here.
• How to apply: You must apply online before you arrive in Myanmar. The current processing time is three business days. Fill in the form on the official eVisa website here.
• Cost: The price of the online eVisa is currently $50USD (Subject to change.)

What do you need to apply? 

• A passport with six months validity and a minimum of one blank page
• You will need to submit a photo that meets the following conditions:
• Taken within the last six months
• 4x6cm in size, straight face, no hat, and no dark or tinted glasses 
• Both ears must be shown
• Photo must be clear for identification 
• Must not be edited
• The photo must be in colour
• The background must be white/bright
• Photos on a dark and or decorated background will not be accepted

List of countries eligible for the eVisa: (including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau)

No.	Country Name	No.	Country Name
1.	Albania	51.	Kenya
2.	Algeria	52.	Korea, DPR
3.	Argentina	53.	Korea, Republic
4.	Australia	54.	Kuwait
5.	Austria	55.	Kyrgyzstan
6.	Bangladesh	56.	Laos
7.	Belarus	57.	Latvia
8.	Belgium	58.	Lithuania
9.	Bhutan	59.	Luxembourg
10.	Bolivia	60.	Malaysia
11.	Bosnia	61.	Maldive
12.	Brazil	62.	Malta
13.	Brunei	63.	Mauritius
14.	Bulgaria	64.	Mexico
15.	Cambodia	65.	Monaco
16.	Cameroon	66.	Mongolia
17.	Canada	67.	Morocco
18.	Chile	68.	Nepal
19.	China	69.	Netherlands
20.	Colombia	70.	New Zeland
21.	Costa Rica	71.	Norway
22.	Côte d’Ivoire	72.	Pakistan
23.	Croatia	73.	Panama
24.	Cyprus	74.	Peru
25.	CZECH	75.	Philippines
26.	Denmark	76.	Poland
27.	Ecuador	77.	Portugal
28.	Egypt	78.	Qatar
29.	Eritrea	79.	Romania
30.	Estonia	80.	Russia
31.	Fiji	81.	Saudi Arabia
32.	Finland	82.	Serbia
33.	France	83.	Singapore
34.	Georgia	84.	Slovakia
35.	Germany	85.	Slovenia
36.	Ghana	86.	South Africa
37.	Greece	87.	Spain
38.	Guatemala	88.	Sri Lanka
39.	Guinea	89.	Sweden
40.	Hungary	90.	Switzerland
41.	Iceland	91.	Thailand
42.	India	92.	Turkey
43.	Indonesia	93.	Uganda
44.	Ireland	94.	Ukraine
45.	Israel	95.	United Kingdom
46.	Italy	96.	United States of America
47.	Jamaica	97.	Uruguay
48.	Japan	98.	Uzbekistan
49.	Jordan	99.	Venezuela
50.	Kazakhstan	100.	Vietnam

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Myanmar: Extending your Visa

Currently, Myanmar does not allow visa extensions.

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Border Runs from Myanmar

If you’re getting close to your maximum allowed stay of 28 days in Myanmar, you may want to do a ‘border run’.

The permitted borders for entry are:

1. Yangon International Airport
2. Mandalay International Airport
3. Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
4. Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint

Please note that you can exit the country through the Htikee Land Border Checkpoint as well but you are not allowed to enter through it!

Read more about doing visa runs in Southeast Asia here.

How many times can you re-enter Myanmar via a border run? Currently, there is no law against border runs. You can attempt this process as often as you need as long as you follow the local immigration laws and do not overstay or misuse your visa.

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Myanmar: Overstaying your Visa

Penalties for Overstaying in Myanmar

There is no official list of fines and penalties for overstaying your visa in Myanmar, despite what you may have read on the internet. There is a lot of outdated information out there so be careful! We found the following penalties but expect that charges are subject to change and much more severe sentences may be executed.

• Under 30 days: fine of $3USD per day
• 30 days or more: fine of $5USD per day