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Myanmar visa for South African citizens

e-Visa

Myanmar requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Myanmar visa?

Myanmar eVisa (evisa.moip.gov.mm)

Key facts

Maximum stay
28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival
Fee
US$50
Processing time
Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays

Apply on Official Myanmar eVisa (Ministry of Immigration and Population)

All visa types for Myanmar

Myanmar’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.moip.gov.mm. Processing time, as Myanmar states it: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 28 days (Tourist) or 70 days (Business) from arrival.

Missions of Myanmar in South Africa

Myanmar has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.

Citizens of Myanmar travelling to South Africa

MyanmarSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Myanmar

Travel advice for Myanmar

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

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

Before travelling from South Africa to Myanmar, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Myanmar at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Myanmar (updated 4 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Myanmar (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long South African citizens can stay in Myanmar

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

How South African citizens apply

The e-Visa for Myanmar is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Myanmar’s neighbours for South African citizens

Thailand admits South African citizens visa-free. China and Bangladesh require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Myanmar travelling to South Africa

Citizens of Myanmar must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

Myanmar requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the embassy of Myanmar in South Africa?

The embassy of Myanmar in South Africa is in Pretoria.

How much does the Myanmar e-Visa cost?

Myanmar’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after the acknowledgement e-mail, excluding weekends and public holidays.

Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Myanmar must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Can South African citizens enter Myanmar visa-free?

No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Myanmar.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.