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Japan visa for citizens of Myanmar
Entry requirement
Japan requires citizens of Myanmar to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mm.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Myanmar
Japan has 1 mission in Myanmar, with its embassy in Yangon.
Japanese citizens travelling to Myanmar
JapanMyanmar Visa on arrival Myanmar visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Myanmar planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Myanmar can stay in Japan
How long citizens of Myanmar may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Yangon, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Myanmar
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Myanmar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires citizens of Myanmar to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Myanmar?
The Japanese embassy in Myanmar is in Yangon.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Myanmar at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Myanmar enter Japan visa-free?
No; citizens of Myanmar need a visa for Japan 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.