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Myanmar Education Visa (student visa)

Education Visa

In short

Students going to Myanmar use the Education Visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a single-entry version at USD 50 for a stay of 90 days and a multiple-entry version at USD 160 valid for one year, which does not require leaving after 90 days. Both are issued by Myanmar embassies and consulates and can be extended under the rules.

checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
90 days on the single-entry visa; multiple-entry holders do not need to leave after 90 days.
Validity
Single entry, or multiple entry valid one year.
Fee
US$50Single entry; USD 160 for the one-year multiple-entry visa.
Work
Not stated.
Where to apply
A Myanmar embassy or consulate abroad.

Who it is for

The Education Visa is listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Myanmar’s category for study. Researchers attending short programmes use a different category, the workshop, seminar, meeting and research visa, which costs USD 40 for 28 days.

Fees and length of stay

A single-entry Education Visa costs USD 50 and allows 90 days in Myanmar, extendable under the rules. The multiple-entry Education Visa costs USD 160, is valid for one year, allows multiple entries and stays, can be extended under the rules and does not require the holder to leave the country after 90 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.

  1. Obtain admission from the school or university in Myanmar.
  2. Choose a single-entry (90 days) or one-year multiple-entry Education Visa.
  3. Contact the Myanmar embassy or consulate that covers your country of residence.
  4. Submit the form, passport, photos and school documents and pay the fee.
  5. After arrival, report your address to the township immigration office.

During studies

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 or USD 160 multiple entry

Study

  • Documents from the school or university in Myanmar as requested by the issuing embassy

Other

  • Visa application form of the issuing embassy

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Myanmar student visa?

USD 50 for a single-entry Education Visa with 90 days, or USD 160 for a one-year multiple-entry visa.

Do I have to leave Myanmar every 90 days?

Not with the multiple-entry Education Visa, which does not require leaving after 90 days.

Can I get a Education Visa online?

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

Official sources

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

Other visa types for Myanmar

Visits and short stays

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Maximum stay: 70 days from arrival (Business eVisa); extendable with eStay

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: 70 days, extendable under the rules.

Online travel permits

  • e-Visa Maximum stay: 28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival

Myanmar visa guide