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Electronic visaMyanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a Southeast Asian destination renowned for its exceptional cultural, religious and architectural heritage. For the vast majority of foreign travellers, entry into Myanmar requires obtaining a visa — most commonly in the form of an e-Visa, applied for entirely online. Before anything else, it is essential to be aware of the current security context: since the military coup of 1 February 2021, many countries classify Myanmar at the level of 'Advise against all but essential travel'. This page provides all the factual information you need to understand the Myanmar e-Visa and prepare your application with full awareness.
01 · The essentials
The e-Visa application is made entirely online: no trip to an embassy, no postal submission of your passport.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Myanmar, regardless of the visa type chosen.
The e-Visa is only valid at 4 official entry points: 3 international airports and the single Kawthaung land checkpoint.
The Myanmar e-Visa is an authentic electronic visa issued by the Burmese authorities. It is not a simple travel authorisation (such as the American ESTA or the Australian ETA for exempt nationals): it is a genuine entry visa, with an official number and issuance by the Burmese Ministry of Immigration. This visa is mandatory for nationals whose citizenship is not exempt from the Myanmar visa requirement.
The entire procedure takes place online: no trip to an embassy, no postal submission of your passport. Once your application is approved, you receive your visa in electronic format (PDF) by email. It is strongly advised to print a colour copy to present upon arrival.
Please note: you must be outside Myanmar at the time you submit your application. You must also hold a document allowing you to leave the country (return air ticket or equivalent).
Since the military coup of 1 February 2021, the situation in Myanmar has been profoundly unstable. Many governments — including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and European Union member states — have placed Myanmar at the highest alert levels: the US State Department rates it Level 4 'Do Not Travel' (advisory reissued in May 2026), while the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs classifies large parts of the territory as a red 'strongly advised against' zone, with the rest 'advise against all but essential travel'.
The ongoing civil war also means that several border areas are controlled by non-governmental armed forces (ethnic armed groups). Several states and regions are subject to heightened warnings from Western governments — notably Rakhine, Kachin, Chin, Kayah, Kayin and Mon States, most of Shan State, and the Sagaing and Magway regions — where fighting is active and access is generally impossible or strongly discouraged for foreign travellers. Several governments also flag a documented risk of foreign nationals being trafficked into online scam centres in parts of the eastern border area. The actual accessibility of land border crossings in 2026 is highly uncertain. Always consult the official travel advice of your government, region by region where available, before making any travel plans.
Since the compulsory military service law came into force in February 2024, the junta can call up men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. The US State Department warns that the authorities may prevent people they consider eligible for conscription from leaving the country — this includes dual nationals of Burmese origin and people born in Myanmar, even when travelling on a foreign passport.
If this may apply to you, consult your embassy before any travel: holding an e-Visa does not guarantee that you will be able to leave the country freely.
02 · Eligibility
Visiting Myanmar requires a visa for the vast majority of nationalities. Citizens of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states benefit from a visa exemption: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia may travel to Myanmar without a visa for tourist stays of up to 14 days (30 days for Singapore and Vietnam), provided they both enter and leave through the international airports of Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw — Singapore being the only nationality allowed to use any port of entry. The exemption granted to Malaysia has been in force since 1 October 2025.
ASEAN is no longer the only bloc concerned, however: since 27 January 2026, a bilateral mutual exemption agreement allows Russian nationals to enter without a visa for 30 days, capped at 90 cumulative days in any 12-month period, for business as well as tourism. Belarus has enjoyed the same regime since 8 July 2026. These agreements cover neither study, nor work, nor long-term settlement.
For non-ASEAN nationals, a visa is required. The e-Visa process is open to a wide range of nationalities, including: Germany, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, the United States, France, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Romania, the United Kingdom, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay and Venezuela, among others.
Among the e-Visa eligible countries, just six origins may also obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Myanmar's international airports, for USD 50 €43.56 and a maximum non-extendable stay of 30 days: China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau and South Korea. (Russian nationals no longer fall under this scheme: they have been visa-exempt since 27 January 2026.)
This visa on arrival should never be the basis of a travel plan — and no European, North American or Oceanian country is eligible for it. These are pilot schemes opened in one-year windows, renewed case by case and suspendable without notice, and several Western foreign ministries — including the UK Foreign Office — state that no visa on arrival should be assumed to be available and that the visa must be obtained before departure. The e-Visa remains the only reliable route: it secures the process in advance and conditions boarding.
Visa exemption for up to 14 days (30 days for Singapore and Vietnam) via the main international airports.
Wide list of eligible nationalities, including France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada.
Fixed-term pilot scheme, limited to six origins (China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, South Korea): no European, North American or Oceanian country is eligible.
Obtained on arrival for stays of less than 24 hours at the airports of Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw.
Passengers arriving by cruise ship cannot use the e-Visa. They must obtain a 'Pre-arrangement Visa' through a Burmese embassy. Likewise, persons born in Myanmar are not eligible for a visa on arrival.
Beyond the ASEAN exemptions, several temporary measures designed to revive tourism are in force but change regularly. Nationals of China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau and South Korea benefit from pilot visa-on-arrival schemes (USD 50, 30 non-extendable days) opened in one-year windows and renewed case by case; Russian and Belarusian nationals, for their part, enjoy a 30-day visa exemption — Russia since 27 January 2026, Belarus since 8 July 2026.
These schemes are temporary, variable and sometimes restricted to business travellers at major airports. To secure your entry, the e-Visa remains the most reliable route, whatever your nationality.
03 · Entry points
The Myanmar e-Visa is valid only for entry through 4 official entry points: the three international airports and the Kawthaung land border checkpoint. If you enter through any other crossing, you will not be able to use your e-Visa: it will be considered invalid there. It is therefore essential to plan your itinerary taking this constraint into account.
This list has been narrowed: the Tachileik, Myawaddy, Tamu and Rihkhawdar checkpoints, which previously appeared among the e-Visa entry points, no longer do. Information still circulating that mentions '8 entry points' or five land borders is out of date.
| Type of crossing | Entry point name | Neighbouring country |
|---|---|---|
| International airport | Yangon (Rangoon) | — |
| International airport | Mandalay | — |
| International airport | Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw) | — |
| Land border | Kawthaung (opposite Ranong) | Thailand |
The only entry points authorised for Myanmar e-Visa holders. Tachileik, Myawaddy, Tamu and Rihkhawdar are no longer among them.
Kawthaung (Ranong on the Thai side) is now the only land checkpoint the e-Visa allows, and it is also the only one open to foreign tourists for actual entry into Myanmar since October 2025. The Tachileik (Mae Sai), Myawaddy (Mae Sot), Tamu and Rihkhawdar checkpoints no longer appear among the e-Visa entry points: turning up there with an e-Visa will not get you into the country. At best a day pass is issued for the immediate border area, with no onward travel inland.
This stems from the civil war: several border areas are controlled by non-governmental armed forces (ethnic armed groups) and checkpoint openings change without notice. Several foreign ministries treat the land borders as closed to foreigners, even those holding a visa, and strongly advise against any overland entry: travellers who attempt to cross the border or enter a restricted zone without authorisation risk arrest and heavy prison sentences. Do not buy any travel ticket that relies on a land entry without first confirming that the checkpoint is open with your country's consular authorities, a few days before departure. Arriving through one of the three international airports remains by far the safest option.
04 · The procedure
The Myanmar e-Visa application procedure is entirely paperless. You do not need to visit an embassy or send your passport by post. The application is made from a computer or smartphone, in a few minutes, once you have gathered the required supporting documents.
The only documents required are:
Once your application has been validated and payment made, the processing time by the Burmese authorities is at least 3 working days. If approved, you will receive your e-Visa as a PDF by email.
Have a copy of your passport (valid for at least 6 months after arrival) and a recent colour passport-sized photo ready.
Enter your personal details, passport data and travel information (expected arrival date, entry point, etc.).
Upload the required documents via the secure link provided after submitting the form.
Pay the consular fees (50 USD €43.56) online by credit card. The processing time begins from payment confirmation.
The Burmese authorities process applications within at least 3 working days. Submit your application at least 3 days before departure, ideally earlier to allow a safety margin.
If approved, you receive your PDF visa by email. It is strongly advised to print it in colour to facilitate checks on arrival.
The e-Visa is valid for 90 days from its date of issue. If you are planning your trip several months in advance, there is no need to apply too early: the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. However, allow at least one week before departure to account for processing times and any requests for additional documents.
05 · Conditions & validity
The Myanmar tourist e-Visa permits a maximum stay of 28 days from your date of entry into the country. It is a single-entry visa: once you have left Burmese territory, the visa is exhausted and cannot be reused. If you wish to return to Myanmar on a subsequent trip, you will need to apply for a new one.
The visa is valid for 90 days from its date of issue: you must therefore enter Myanmar within this three-month period. The authorised length of stay (28 days) begins from your actual date of entry into the country, not from the date of issue of the visa.
The tourist e-Visa cannot be extended once you are in the country. It is therefore essential to strictly observe the maximum stay of 28 days and leave the territory before it expires.
Every person, regardless of age, needs a visa to enter Myanmar. Children, even the youngest, must have a separate e-Visa application.
If your stay in Myanmar is less than 24 hours and you are continuing to a third country, a transit visa is available on arrival at the airports of Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your planned arrival date in Myanmar. A national ID card is not sufficient.
If you enter Myanmar by sea (ferry, private boat), you must hold a valid e-Visa in advance. Cruise ship passengers must obtain a Pre-arrangement Visa through an embassy.
Requirements for minors travelling without both parents or a legal guardian vary by country of departure — some countries require a signed parental consent letter or an official exit authorisation. French nationals leaving France without a legal guardian, for example, must carry an Exit Authorisation (Autorisation de Sortie du Territoire — AST), completed online by a holder of parental authority and accompanied by a copy of that person's ID during the trip. Check the specific rules of your own country of departure before travelling.
06 · Before you travel
Obtaining your e-Visa is the first administrative step, but it is equally important to prepare all the practical and health aspects of your trip. Myanmar has specific features that require careful preparation, particularly in the current context.
Since 8 July 2024, all Covid-19-related restrictions have been officially lifted by Myanmar. No PCR test, Covid vaccine or specific health document is required to enter the country.
However, the yellow fever vaccination certificate remains mandatory for travellers coming from a country considered at risk (according to the list established by the World Health Organization). If you transit through one of these countries, check whether you are required to present this document.
The Myanmar e-Visa is an official electronic visa — not a simple authorisation — issued for a tourist stay of a maximum of 28 days, single entry. The procedure is entirely online, with a processing time of at least 3 working days and consular fees of 50 USD €43.56. The application must be made from abroad, with a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival. The e-Visa grants access through four entry points only: the airports of Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw, and the single Kawthaung land checkpoint. Given the political and security context in Myanmar since 2021, it is essential to consult the official travel advice of your government before confirming any travel plans.
Safety
The vigilance level recommended by five foreign ministries, on a shared scale.
Average level
Armed conflict, unrest, crime, landmines and unexploded ordnance, arbitrary enforcement of laws and poor healthcare.
US Department of StateAdvice dated May 8, 2026
Do not travel · Burma - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Global Affairs CanadaAdvice dated September 9, 2026
Do not travel · Myanmar — Avoid all travel
German Federal Foreign OfficeAdvice dated August 26, 2026
Do not travel · Myanmar: Travel and Security Advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Advice dated August 4, 2026
Reconsider travel · Myanmar travel advice
France DiplomatieAdvice dated September 15, 2026
Do not travel · Myanmar: Travel Advice
A destination under advisory still issues its visas and authorisations. Before applying, check that your travel insurance covers it.
Levels published by the ministries cited, reproduced unchanged. Visamundi is a private agency with no ties to these administrations.
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