Myanmar visas
Whether you need a visa for Myanmar depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: some nationals qualify for the electronic visa (eVisa) or visa on arrival, while others must apply through a Myanmar embassy in advance. Immigration and visa policy is administered by the Ministry of Immigration and Population, which runs the official eVisa portal at evisa.moip.gov.mm. Always confirm current rules against the official portal before you travel, as eligible-country lists and border openings change.
Burmese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Myanmar — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Myanmar to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Myanmar — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Myanmar.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Myanmar as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Myanmar long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Burmese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to Myanmar
Myanmar's eVisa system became live on September 1, 2014, according to the government. A tourist or business visa may only be obtained online using the eVisa system. An eVisa is granted within three working days, is valid for ninety days from the date of issuance, and enables a maximum stay of 28 days (for tourists) or 70 days (for business travellers) in the country (for business travellers with an invitation).
Entry into Myanmar
Travel to Myanmar is subject to stringent entrance restrictions that are frequently subject to last-minute changes. Confirmation must be obtained from the appropriate Myanmar Embassy or Consulate well before departure. We recommend that all visitors and residents of Myanmar follow the Embassy of Ireland's social media channels, as the COVID-19 outbreak remains a dynamic situation with many new developments and can change daily.
Criteria to apply for a Myanmar Visa
The criteria in place is very straight forward, and is designed to assist travellers know what documents are needed for their visas. The criteria is listed below.
- Application for a visa.
- Original passport.
- Photograph resembling those used for passports.
- Itinerary.
- Business Support Letter.
- Invitation to do business.
Processing Time For Myanmar Visas
The minimum processing period for standard Business and Tourist visas is three business days. In all circumstances, processing time commences when the application acknowledgement email is delivered, following application submission and successful online payment.
Who Can Visit Myanmar Without a Visa?
Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Myanmar. Passport holders of the following Countries are permitted visa-free travel (for up to 14 days, or longer in some cases) to Cambodia.
- Thai
- Singaporean
- Vietnamese
- Philippine
- Indonesian
- Bruneian
- Cambodian
- Laotian
What To Do If Your Myanmar Visa is Refused
You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the denial. You may apply for your visa at an embassy or consulate of Myanmar, or you may reapply using eVisa.
Myanmar — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Immigration and Population
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Myanmar kyat (MMK)
- Time zone
- Myanmar Time (MMT, UTC+6:30)
Burmese visas — people also ask
If you are not a citizen of a nation eligible for the e-Visa programme, you will need to contact the Myanmar Consulate or embassy.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.