MyanmarVisits and short stays

Myanmar Social Visa

Social Visa

In short

The Social Visa is Myanmar’s category for social visits such as staying with family. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a single-entry Social Visa at USD 50 for a 70-day stay, and multiple-entry versions valid for 3, 6 or 12 months at USD 150, 300 and 450. It is issued by Myanmar embassies and consulates, not through the eVisa portal.

checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay: 70 days per entry on the single-entry visa; multiple-entry holders do not need to leave after 70 days.
Validity: Single entry, or multiple entry valid 3, 6 or 12 months.
Fee: US$50Single entry; multiple entry USD 150 (3 months), USD 300 (6 months), USD 450 (1 year).
Work: Not stated.
Where to apply: A Myanmar embassy or consulate abroad.

What the Social Visa covers

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the Social Visa among the regular visa categories issued by Myanmar missions, alongside the tourist, business, religious, employment and education visas. It is the category for social visits, such as staying with relatives in Myanmar. Neither the Tourist eVisa nor the Business eVisa can be converted into a Social Visa after arrival.

Fees and length of stay

A single-entry Social Visa costs USD 50 and allows a stay of 70 days, which can be extended under the applicable rules. The multiple-entry Social Visa costs USD 150 for three months of validity, USD 300 for six months and USD 450 for one year; it allows multiple entries and stays, can be extended under the rules and does not require the holder to leave after 70 days.

Where to apply

Only the Tourist and Business visas can be obtained online; every other category is issued by a Myanmar embassy or consulate. The official eVisa portal has a directory of Myanmar embassies and consulates abroad: contact the mission that covers your country of residence and ask it for the current application form, document list and fee before you apply.

Decide between a single-entry visa (70 days) and a multiple-entry visa valid 3, 6 or 12 months.
Identify the Myanmar embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence, using the directory on the eVisa portal.
Request that mission’s current form and document list and submit the application with the fee.
Enter Myanmar, stay at a licensed or legally permitted address and report it to the township immigration office.

During the stay

Some parts of Myanmar are restricted areas, and foreigners need prior permission to travel there. Accommodation must be at licensed hotels, motels and guest houses or at legally permitted premises, and the address of the stay is reported to the township immigration office.

Documents

Required documents

Identity

Passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry
Recent colour photos as required by the issuing embassy

Money

Visa fee: USD 50 single entry, USD 150 to 450 multiple entry

Other

Visa application form of the issuing embassy

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Myanmar Social Visa?

USD 50 for a single entry with a 70-day stay; multiple entry costs USD 150, 300 or 450 for 3, 6 or 12 months.

Can a Tourist eVisa be changed into a Social Visa?

No. The Tourist eVisa cannot be converted into a business or social visa.

Can I get a Social Visa online?

No. The official eVisa system issues only Tourist and Business visas; the Social Visa is issued by Myanmar embassies and consulates.

Official sources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar – Types of visa, fees and duration · checked 25 October 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar – Myanmar honorary consulates abroad (Türkiye) · checked 25 October 2026
Myanmar eVisa – Myanmar embassies and consulates · checked 25 October 2026

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.