How to Enter Myanmar? Quick Answers
- Do I need a visa to enter Myanmar? Most travellers require a visa to enter Myanmar. A single-entry eVisa (official website here) is now available online for most foreign nationals for a period of 28 days. Citizens from eight Southeast Asian countries can enter Myanmar on the visa exemption scheme for a period ranging from 15 to 30 days.
- What are the other requirements for entering Myanmar? Visitors travelling from a yellow fever transition-risk country may be required to show a vaccination certificate.
- 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 travel insurance? Proof of travel insurance is not required, but it is advisable to have. See popular insurers here.
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.
Myanmar: Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements & Documents
- A passport with six months validity and a minmum of one blank page
- A valid visa
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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Vaccination Requirements
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are travelling from a transition-risk country
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 |
Myanmar: Type of Visas
eVisa: 28-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
Make sure to use only the official website for your Burmese Visa!
Be careful to only use this official website when applying for your eVisa. Many agencies pose as the official website but they will charge you extra for the visa.
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 |
Do NOT Forget!
Make sure to print your visa approval upon arrival!
Myanmar: Extending your Visa
Currently, Myanmar does not allow visa extensions.
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:
- Yangon International Airport
- Mandalay International Airport
- Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
- 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.
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
Be Aware of the Risks Before Entering Myanmar!
Due to the ongoing security situation in the country, we do not recommend visiting Myanmar right now. If you do decide to travel there, make sure to adhere to local rules and stay away from restricted areas! Find a list of these here.
Louis Wilhelm
Life on Earth has way too many facets and adventures readily available to be wasting time working in an office 50 hours a week! With this mindset, Louis eventually quit his poor work/life balance job and headed off to Southeast Asia. Passionate about languages, wildlife and the beauty of this planet, he has been on the road ever since. Taking notes on his journey to support like-minded people on similar adventures and also capturing amazing memories with his camera, has become the missing piece of the puzzle.
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