To enter Myanmar (Burma), a traveler must obtain a Myanmar visa prior to departure using the e-visa portal provided by The Republic of the Union of Myanmar's Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population.
A travel visa is always needed for a non-citizen to enter the country as a tourist, student, business delegate, employee, or permanent resident. That said obtaining a visa does not fully assure the holder that he will be able to enter the country. That privilege rests entirely on the decision of immigration officials in Myanmar.
There is a visas-on-arrival program, however the requirements vary based upon the type of visa requested. For instance, particular forms of business and transit-related travel include significantly more requirements than a tourist visa.
Myanmar announced that "all unused e-Visas which were issued during the period, from 2nd January 2020 to 21st March 2020 will be extended for (90) days from the date of removal of travel restrictions to Myanmar." Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new applications were suspended from March 20, 2020 through at least February 28, 2021.
Tourists are allowed to stay for 28 days with no extensions. Tourist visa is valid for 3 months and is not refundable or renewable. The normal processing of tourist visa takes approximately 6 business days.
Myanmar's eVisa program allows tourism and business visitors to apply for a visa online rather than going to the embassy or consulate.
Once you are approved for the visa, the visa needs to be used within three months.
Under ordinary circumstances, to be eligible for a Myanmar tourist visa, a visitor must meet several requirements:
Obtaining a Myanmar business visa is more complicated than a tourist visa.
Applicants must:
Visa holder is allowed to stay for 70 days. Business visas are eligible for extensions, but only in certain instances approved by the Myanmar Ministry of Labor.
A Multiple Journey Entry Business Visa (MJEV) is available as well (for an additional fee), but it requires special permission from the embassy. The shortest duration version of this special business visa is valid for 3 months and cannot be renewed. There are also MJEVs valid for 6 months and 1 year, which can be obtained for additional fees. Processing time can take up to 6 business days.
If
you want to visit Myanmar to attend a meditation center, a Myanmar
meditation visa must be obtained.
This visa request might take longer to process than the other forms of visa. Applicants must apply for a Myanmar Religious Visa 3 months in advance to obtain the approval from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
This religious visa is valid for 70 days and is eligible for extension. Under normal circumstances, the validity is for 3 months from the date of issue.
To request this type of specialty visa, applicants must:
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