Asia
Myanmar
- Capital
- Nay Pyi Taw
- Population
- 54,850,648
- Currency
- Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
- Calling code
- +95
- Languages
- Burmese
- 47missions
- 39embassies
- 7consulates
- 1honorary consulate
Myanmar
embassies in Yangon
Diplomatic missions from 41 countries are based in Myanmar, 47 missions in all (39 embassies, 7 consulates and 1 honorary consulate). All 39 embassies are in Yangon, although Nay Pyi Taw is the capital. Consulates are also found in Mandalay and Sittwe.
Asia
Myanmar
Outside Yangon, missions are found in Mandalay (3) and Sittwe (3); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
Myanmar visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 10 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival, 87 need an e-Visa and 95 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Myanmar.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,012 | 5,675 | 1,169 | 17.1% | 55.2% |
| 2024 | 7,024 | 5,761 | 1,206 | 17.3% | 58.5% |
| 2025 | 7,393 | 6,079 | 1,263 | 17.1% | 58.8% |
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,522 | 1,946 | 22.3% |
| France | 1,676 | 1,527 | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | 1,634 | 1,218 | 24.3% |
| Italy | 1,561 | 1,388 | 11.1% |
Schengen consulates in Myanmar received 7,393 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 6,079 visas. 17.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 17.3%. Applications rose by 5% compared with 2024 (7,024).
Most applications went to Germany (2,522), France (1,676), the Netherlands (1,634) and Italy (1,561).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was France’s (8.1%) and the highest the Netherlands’ (24.3%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of the Netherlands (+11 points), the largest fall at those of Italy (−14.1 points).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Myanmar.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4,311 | 2,408 |
| Student (F, M) | 3,799 | 1,720 |
| Exchange (J) | 257 | 80 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 126 | 55 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,915 | 3,380 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 135 | 162 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 331 | 334 |
| Total | 13,874 | 8,139 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 62.6% | 64.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,139 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Myanmar, the 91st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Transit and crew visas (C and D) made up 42%, visitor visas 30% and student visas 21%. That is 41% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (13,874).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Myanmar received 58, 99% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 64.2% for citizens of Myanmar in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 62.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Myanmar’s embassies abroad (41)
Myanmar itself has 41 missions abroad, in 34 countries. Its largest networks are in China (3), India (3), Germany (2), Thailand (2) and the United States (2).
All 39 embassies are in Yangon, although Nay Pyi Taw is the capital. India has the most missions in Myanmar, 3, followed by Bangladesh (2), China (2), Indonesia (2) and the United States (2).
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Myanmar: the US State Department rates Myanmar at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Myanmar (updated 4 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Myanmar (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
India, with 3 missions, followed by Bangladesh (2).
Of 198 passports, 10 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival, 87 need an e-Visa and 95 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Myanmar; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.