Now called "Myanmar" Burma is world-renowned for its cultural, religious and architectural heritage. Thanks to Visamundi, an agency specializing in travel documents for individuals and professionals, discover all the information you need for your next trip to Myanmar. From the classic visa to the visa on arrival, via the electronic visa or "e-visa", we explain how to organize your stay in Myanmar with peace of mind, in possession of the documents you need to cross the country's borders.
You can also travel close to Myanmar with Visamundi, using an e-visa for India, Laos, Mongolia, Sri Lanka or Thailand.
Do I need a visa to visit Myanmar?
Do I need a visa to visit Myanmar?Visiting Myanmar is visa-free, except for citizens of member states of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), who are currently the only ones entitled to visa-free travel to Burma. These are the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, who can travel to Myanmar without a visa for any tourist stay of 14 days or less, entering and/or leaving via Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw international airports.
If your nationality is not one of those covered by the Myanmar visa waiver, you will need to apply for a conventional or e-visa. However, the e-visa application procedure is not open to all travelers. It is only available to the following nationalities: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Uruguay and Venezuela. ASEAN member states can also be added to this list, for stays that do not meet visa waiver criteria.
Among these countries, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Russia and Switzerland can also obtain a tourist visa on arrival in Myanmar. For all other citizens worldwide, it is imperative to present a passport or electronic visa upon embarkation for all travel to Myanmar by sea or air. Only transiting Burma? Whatever your nationality, obtain a transit visa on arrival for €19 for any stay of less than 24 hours, to be collected at Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw international airports.
The Burmese e-visa authorizes a maximum stay of 28 days in Myanmar for travelers applying for an e-visa. This is a single-entry visa, covering only entry into the Southeast Asian country via one of the following 8 locations:
- Mandalay, Yangon and Naypyidaw international airports,
- the land borders of Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung (Thailand),
- the land borders of Tamu and Rihkhawdar (India).
What are the requirements for obtaining an electronic visa for Myanmar?
Everything is done entirely online with the Myanmar e-visa application. By entrusting your e-visa application to a specialized agency such as ours, you're sure to save time and prepare for your stay reliably and with peace of mind.
In just a few minutes, fill in our online form with key information about your identity, your identity document and your trip, then e-mail us the following supporting documents:
- a copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival,
- a recent color passport photo.
The issuance of your visa by the local authorities depends in particular on the conformity of these documents. You must also be outside Myanmar at the time of application, and have a means of leaving the country, such as a return air ticket, to qualify for a Burmese e-visa.
How much does an e-visa for Myanmar cost?
How much does an e-visa for Myanmar cost?With Visamundi, get your e-visa for Myanmar for €46 consular fee and service charge per traveler. If your e-visa application is refused by the Burmese authorities, you will receive a full refund of your travel document application fees from our agency.
If you lose your e-visa before your stay in Myanmar, you can receive a free copy by email as soon as possible by urgently contacting our team by phone, email or via our online chat.
How long does it take to obtain and use an e-visa for Myanmar?
It usually takes between 48 and 72 hours for the Burmese authorities to process the electronic visa applications sent to them. To be on the safe side, we encourage you to apply for your Myanmar e-visa at least 3 days before your departure date, using our online form.
If your application is accepted by the local authorities, you will receive your travel document in electronic format (PDF) from us by e-mail. We recommend that you print out your e-visa in color to facilitate formalities when you arrive in the country.
