Myanmar
Myanmar visa guide
- 7 visa types
- checked 25 October 2026
How visas for Myanmar work
Most foreigners need a visa for Myanmar. The Ministry of Immigration and Population (MOIP) runs the official eVisa system at evisa.moip.gov.mm, which issues two categories online: the Tourist eVisa (USD 50, 28-day stay) for nationals of 100 countries and the Business eVisa (USD 70, 70-day stay) for nationals of 54 countries. Other categories, such as the religious visa for meditation stays, are issued by Myanmar embassies and consulates.
An approved eVisa is an approval letter, valid for 90 days from issue, that is printed and shown at one of four entry points: Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports or the Kawthaung land border checkpoint. The visa itself is stamped into the passport on arrival. Every eVisa is single-entry and the processing fee is never refunded.
The Business eVisa is open to a shorter list of 54 countries; nationals not on it apply at a Myanmar embassy or consulate, whose addresses are listed in the directory on the eVisa portal. Business visa holders already in Myanmar can extend their stay online through the eStay system for 3, 6 or 12 months.
Which visa do I need?
Sightseeing or a holiday of up to 28 days, entering through Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw or Kawthaung: Tourist eVisa. Arriving by cruise ship: a pre-arranged visa on arrival through your tour operator, because the eVisa is not valid at seaports.
Business on behalf of a company registered in Myanmar: Business eVisa if your nationality is on the list of 54, otherwise a business visa from a Myanmar embassy or consulate. Meditation retreats: a religious visa from an embassy or consulate.
Visiting family or friends: Social Visa from an embassy (USD 50 single entry for 70 days). Passing through within 24 hours: Transit Visa (USD 20). Taking up a job: Employment Visa. Studying: Education Visa (USD 50 for 90 days or USD 160 multiple entry for a year).
Visa types for Myanmar
Visits and short stays
- Tourist visa Tourist Visa (Tourist eVisa)
Tourists from 100 eligible countries can obtain Myanmar's Tourist Visa online as an eVisa for USD 50.
Maximum stay: 28 days from the date of arrival - Family and friends visit visa Social Visa
The Social Visa is Myanmar’s category for social visits such as staying with family.
Maximum stay: 70 days per entry on the single-entry visa; multiple-entry holders do not need to leave after 70 days. - Transit visa Transit Visa
Myanmar's Transit Visa costs USD 20 and allows a stay of 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Maximum stay: 24 hours.
Business and self-employment
- Business visa Business Visa (Business eVisa and embassy business visa)
Myanmar's Business Visa allows a 70-day stay for people invited by a company registered in Myanmar.
Maximum stay: 70 days from arrival (Business eVisa); extendable with eStay
Study and training
- Student visa Education Visa
Students going to Myanmar use the Education Visa.
Maximum stay: 90 days on the single-entry visa; multiple-entry holders do not need to leave after 90 days.
Work
- Work visa Employment Visa
The Employment Visa is Myanmar’s visa category for foreigners taking up employment.
Maximum stay: 70 days, extendable under the rules.
Online travel permits
- e-Visa Myanmar eVisa (evisa.moip.gov.mm)
The Myanmar eVisa is issued online by the Ministry of Immigration and Population on evisa.moip.gov.mm.
Maximum stay: 28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a Myanmar eVisa?
Ordinary passport holders of 100 countries plus Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao can apply for the Tourist eVisa; the Business eVisa is open to 54 countries plus those three regions. Everyone else obtains a visa from a Myanmar embassy or consulate.
What is the official Myanmar eVisa website?
evisa.moip.gov.mm, run by the Ministry of Immigration and Population. The Ministry has warned that copying the site's design or content and misleading conduct are subject to legal action, so check the address before paying.
How long can I stay on a Myanmar eVisa?
28 days on a Tourist eVisa and 70 days on a Business eVisa, counted from the date of arrival. The Tourist eVisa cannot be extended.
Which borders accept the eVisa?
Only Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung international land border checkpoint. You can also exit through any of these four.
Are there areas of Myanmar that foreigners cannot visit?
Yes. Some areas are restricted for foreigners and require prior permission; the eVisa terms prohibit travel there without it.
How do I contact the eVisa office?
By e-mail at contact@moip.gov.mm, Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 16:00 Myanmar time. The phone line has been unavailable since the earthquake, and the office closes on Myanmar public holidays.
Embassies and consulates
Last checked 25 October 2026. Each visa page lists the official sources it is based on.