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China visa for citizens of Myanmar

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of Myanmar must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mm.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in Myanmar

  • Embassy of China in Yangon

    Embassy · Yangon

    NO.1 PYIDAUNGSU YEIKTHA ROAD, YANGON, UNION OF MYANMAR

  • Consulate General of China in Mandalay

    Consulate General · Mandalay

    73 Chan Myathasi Township Mandalay Corner of 73rd Street and Thazin Street

    Today 08:00–11:30

All missions of China in Myanmar

China has 2 missions in Myanmar, with its embassy in Yangon. Consulates: Mandalay.

Chinese citizens travelling to Myanmar

ChinaMyanmar Visa on arrival Myanmar visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Myanmar to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Myanmar can stay in China

How long citizens of Myanmar may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Myanmar apply

In Myanmar, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Yangon and the consulate in Mandalay, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.

China’s neighbours for citizens of Myanmar

Laos and Vietnam admit citizens of Myanmar visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require citizens of Myanmar to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Myanmar

Myanmar issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for China?

Citizens of Myanmar must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Myanmar?

The Chinese embassy in Myanmar is in Yangon; there is also a consulate in Mandalay.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

Myanmar issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of Myanmar enter China visa-free?

No; citizens of Myanmar need a visa for China obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.