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6 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Myanmar Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
Myanmar offers a visa on arrival at its international airports to nationals of a defined list of countries, with the scheme expanded in recent years to include China and India (2023), Hong Kong (2024) and Japan, South Korea and Macau (2024-2025). The fee is USD 50 and it grants a stay of up to 30 days, primarily for tourism (business and transit have also been served by VOA in practice). The passport must have at least 6 months validity or entry is refused. The visa cannot be extended for tourism and exit must be through an international airport. Applicants complete the VOA form at the airport and provide photographs; this route suits eligible travellers who have not obtained an e-visa in advance.
Government fee
$50
Max stay
30 days
Document checklist (4)
PassportPassport with at least 6 months validity from arrival.
Visa on Arrival formApplication form completed at the airport on arrival.
Passport photographsTwo recent colour photographs (about 1.2 x 1.5 inches).
Visa feeUSD 50 fee paid on arrival.
Tourist Visa
Myanmar Tourist e-Visa
The official Myanmar tourist e-visa is a single-entry visa applied for online through the government portal at evisa.moip.gov.mm for the purpose of holidays, sightseeing and visiting friends. The approval letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and authorises a stay of up to 28 days from the date of arrival; it is normally issued within a minimum of 3 working days. The fee is USD 50, payable online by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB or Alipay. Holders enter through the international airports at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay or the Kawthaung land border. Eligibility is restricted to nationals on the published tourist e-visa country list, and the visa does not authorise work or study and cannot normally be extended.
Passport bio-data pageScan of a passport valid at least 6 months from arrival with at least one blank page.
Passport photographRecent colour passport-size photo, front-facing on a plain white background.
Confirmed return or onward ticketAir ticket showing entry to and exit from Myanmar.
Hotel booking confirmationConfirmed accommodation covering the full stay.
Visa fee paymentOnline payment of the USD 50 e-visa fee by accepted card or Alipay.
Transit Visa
Myanmar Transit Visa
The transit visa permits a foreign national to pass through Myanmar en route to a third country. It is a single-entry visa costing USD 20 and allows a stay of up to 24 hours. It cannot be extended. Applicants must hold a confirmed air ticket for the onward journey. Because the e-visa portal focuses on tourist and business categories, the transit visa is generally obtained from a Myanmar embassy or consulate. It does not authorise work, study or general travel within Myanmar.
Government fee
$20
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
1 day
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (4)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months with a blank page.
Onward air ticketConfirmed air ticket for the onward journey to a third country.
Business Visitor Visa
Myanmar Business e-Visa
The Myanmar business e-visa is a single-entry visa applied for online at evisa.moip.gov.mm for business meetings, negotiations, conferences and similar commercial activity. The approval letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows a stay of up to 70 days from the date of arrival, with extension possible under immigration rules. Processing takes a minimum of 3 working days and the fee is USD 70, paid online by card or Alipay. Applicants must upload an official invitation letter from the inviting organisation in Myanmar stating the business purpose, together with the company's registration documents. Entry is through the international airports at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay. The visa permits business activity but not local employment.
Passport bio-data pageScan of a passport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Passport photographRecent colour passport-size photo on a plain white background.
Invitation letterOfficial letter from the inviting Myanmar organisation stating the business purpose, duration and applicant and company details, signed and stamped.
Company registration documentCertificate of Incorporation of the local inviting company, or Branch Office Registration Certificate for a foreign-investment company.
Business requisition letterLetter on company letterhead requesting visa approval for the applicant.
Visa fee paymentOnline payment of the USD 70 e-visa fee.
Business Visitor Visa
Myanmar Multiple-Journey Business Visa
The multiple-journey business visa is a consular visa for frequent business travellers, issued by Myanmar embassies and consulates rather than the e-visa portal. It allows repeated entry and stays of up to 70 days per entry without needing to exit after each stay, and extension is possible under immigration rules. Validity tiers are 3 months (USD 200), 6 months (USD 400) and 1 year (USD 600). Eligibility is conditional: applicants for the 3- and 6-month options must first have entered Myanmar at least once on a single-entry business visa, and the 1-year option requires multiple prior business-visa entries. Required documents mirror the single-entry business visa except the air ticket. This is the practical multiple-entry route for recurring business travel; the function is similar to the Multiple Journey Special Re-entry Visa available to long-stay foreigners inside Myanmar.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
70 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport with at least 6 months validity and a blank page.
Passport photographsTwo recent colour photos, white background.
Invitation letterOriginal invitation letter from the Myanmar company or organisation.
Company registration copyCopy of the inviting Myanmar company's registration / incorporation certificate.
Proof of prior business-visa entryEvidence of at least one previous entry on a single-entry business visa (multiple prior entries for the 1-year tier).
Pilgrimage Visa
Myanmar Religious (Meditation) Visa
The religious visa is a consular visa for foreigners coming to undertake a meditation course at a registered meditation centre in Myanmar. The single-entry visa costs USD 50 and allows a stay of up to 70 days, extendable under immigration rules. Multiple-journey religious visas are available for 3 months (USD 150) and 6 months (USD 300), requiring a prior single-entry religious-visa entry. Applicants must provide an invitation or sponsorship letter from the meditation centre and the centre's certificate of registration, together with a personal cover letter. The visa is for religious and meditation practice and does not authorise employment.
Government fee
$50
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
70 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Meditation centre invitationInvitation or sponsorship letter from the meditation centre in Myanmar.
Centre registration certificateCertificate of registration of the meditation centre.
Personal cover letterLetter explaining the religious / meditation purpose and duration.
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Medical Treatment Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Myanmar Education Visa
The education visa is a consular visa for students, teachers, visiting lecturers, professors, scholars and fellows invited by universities or schools under the Ministry of Education in Myanmar. The single-entry visa costs USD 50 and allows a stay of up to 90 days, extendable under immigration rules. A multiple-journey education visa is available for one year at USD 160, allowing repeated entry with stays of up to 90 days per entry. Applicants must provide an invitation letter from the Myanmar ministry, university or school stating the duration of stay, a personal cover letter and a letter of recommendation from the applicant's home institution. Long-term students must also obtain an FRC for stays of 90 days or more.
Government fee
$50
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Institution invitation letterLetter of invitation from the Myanmar ministry, university or school stating the duration of stay.
Personal cover letterLetter explaining the study, teaching or research purpose.
Home-institution recommendationLetter of recommendation from the university or institution the applicant belongs to.
Exchange Program Visa
Myanmar Workshop / Seminar / Meeting / Research Visa
This consular visa is for foreigners attending a workshop, seminar or meeting, or conducting research, in Myanmar at the invitation of a focal ministry or a registered NGO. It is single-entry, costs USD 40 and allows a stay of up to 28 days. Only the research category may apply for a stay extension; workshop, seminar and meeting attendees cannot extend. Applicants must provide an invitation letter for the specific event from the focal ministry or registered NGO, a confirmed air ticket and a personal cover letter stating their position and duration of stay. The visa is for the stated short-term professional activity and does not authorise employment.
Government fee
$40
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
28 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Event invitation letterInvitation for the specific workshop, seminar, meeting or research project from a focal ministry or registered NGO in Myanmar.
Confirmed air ticketBooked onward or return air ticket.
Personal cover letterLetter stating the applicant's position in the organisation and duration of stay.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
1 route
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Skilled Work Visa
Myanmar Employment Visa and Stay Permit
The employment visa is a consular visa for foreigners employed by a company registered in Myanmar. The single-entry visa costs USD 50 and allows an initial stay of up to 70 days, extendable under immigration rules. Holders who intend to work and stay long-term apply, after arrival, for a Stay Permit (long-term stay permit, typically up to one year and renewable) and a Foreigner Registration Certificate (FRC) from the township immigration office, which is required for anyone staying 90 consecutive days or more; the FRC costs around USD 35 and is valid until 30 November each year. Required documents include a personal cover letter, an invitation letter from the Myanmar employer and the company's registration certificate. The visa authorises employment with the sponsoring employer.
Government fee
$50
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
70 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Personal cover letterLetter stating the type of business and the applicant's position in the company.
Employer invitation letterLetter of invitation from the Myanmar company, enterprise or organisation employing the applicant.
Company registration certificateCopy of the Myanmar company registration certificate or certificate of incorporation.
Stay Permit / FRC application (after arrival)OptionalLong-term stay permit and Foreigner Registration Certificate filed with township immigration for stays of 90 days or more.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
1 route
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Business Investor Visa
Myanmar Foreign Investor Visa and Stay Permit (MIC)
Foreign investors operating in Myanmar enter on a business or multiple-journey business visa and, once their investment is approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) under the Myanmar Investment Law 2016 (or endorsed by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, DICA), obtain a long-term Stay Permit and Foreigner Registration Certificate to remain and run the business. The MIC permit or endorsement supports multiple-entry visas and long-term stay permits for the investor and key foreign staff. There is no single fixed investment threshold for the visa itself; permit requirements depend on the project (MIC permits are required for strategic, capital-intensive or land-using investments). Myanmar does not operate a passive golden visa; this is an active-business route. This is a structured route rather than a single product, and approvals are discretionary, especially given the post-2021 sanctions and political context.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
70 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar business / employment visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
MIC permit or DICA endorsementMyanmar Investment Commission permit or DICA endorsement for the investment project.
Company registration documentsCertificate of incorporation or branch registration of the Myanmar investment entity.
Invitation / sponsorship letterLetter from the Myanmar investment entity supporting the investor or key staff member.
Stay Permit / FRC application (after arrival)OptionalLong-term stay permit and Foreigner Registration Certificate filed with township immigration.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Myanmar PR Dependent / Family Member
Within the Permanent Residence of a Foreigner Rules, the family-member category lets spouses and children of Myanmar citizens, former Myanmar citizens, or principal PR holders obtain permanent residence as dependants. Spouses of Myanmar citizens generally need around 2 years of qualifying residence before applying. The non-refundable initial application fee is USD 500; on approval, annual fees apply (USD 1,000 for a foreign spouse, USD 500 for a former Myanmar national, USD 300 per child aged 7-18). PR is granted for 5 years initially with yearly renewal and yields a Permanent Residence of Foreigner Certificate. Applicants must provide notarised proof of the family relationship and identity. For short visits, relatives of Myanmar citizens instead use the social visit visa. Approval is discretionary.
Government fee
$500
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
PR application form (A Ma Na Form-1)Completed permanent-residence application form.
Passport copiesThree copies of the valid passport.
Proof of family relationshipNotarised marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child) linking the applicant to the Myanmar citizen or PR holder.
Sponsor's status proofEvidence of the sponsor's Myanmar citizenship, former-citizen status or PR.
Proof of qualifying residenceFor spouses of citizens, evidence of about 2 years' residence in Myanmar.
Health recommendation letterThree copies of a medical/health recommendation letter.
The social visa is a consular visa for former Myanmar citizens or residents, their family members, and the family members and relatives of Myanmar citizens visiting friends or family. The single-entry visa costs USD 50, allows a stay of up to 70 days and can be extended under immigration rules. Multiple-journey social visas are also available for 3 months (USD 150), 6 months (USD 300) and 1 year (USD 450), each requiring a prior entry on a single-entry social visa. Applicants must provide an invitation letter from the host stating their relationship, a copy of the host's National Registration Card and family registration list, and a personal cover letter. The visa is for visiting only and does not authorise work or study.
Government fee
$50
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
70 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Host invitation letterLetter from the host stating the relationship to the applicant and the full address where the applicant will stay.
Host's National Registration CardCopy of the host's Myanmar NRC (or proof of Myanmar citizenship).
Family registration listCopy of the host's household / family registration list.
Personal cover letterLetter stating the relationship with the host and intended duration of stay.
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Spouse / Partner Visa
Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Journalist / Media Visa
Myanmar Journalist (Media) Visa
The journalist visa is a consular visa for foreign nationals travelling to Myanmar for media purposes. It is single-entry, costs USD 40 and allows a stay of up to 28 days. Myanmar tightly controls media access: applicants must submit a detailed trip plan listing the towns and areas to be visited, the contact person in Myanmar and the programme details, and a recommendation from the applicant's media agency, and must pledge in a personal cover letter not to travel to restricted areas. For TV programmes, documentaries and filming, separate permission must be obtained from the Ministry of Information through a Myanmar-branch agency. Approval is discretionary and subject to heightened review, particularly given the political situation since 2021.
Government fee
$40
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
28 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Visa application formCompleted Myanmar visa application form.
PassportPassport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Detailed trip planDuration of stay and detailed itinerary listing the areas and towns to be visited.
Programme and contact detailsContact person in Myanmar and details of the interview, documentary or filming programme.
Media agency recommendationRecommendation letter from the media agency the applicant belongs to.
Personal cover letter (restricted-area pledge)Cover letter pledging not to travel to restricted areas.
Ministry of Information permissionOptionalFor TV, documentary and filming work, permission obtained from the Ministry of Information through a Myanmar-branch agency.
Permanent Residence
Myanmar Permanent Residence of Foreigners (PRFC)
Under the Permanent Residence of a Foreigner Rules administered by the Ministry of Immigration and Population, Myanmar grants permanent residence in four categories: foreign experts/professionals, investors, former Myanmar citizens, and dependent family members (including spouses and children of Myanmar citizens or PR holders). Experts and investors must have resided in Myanmar for at least 3 years within the preceding 10 years on a qualifying visa or stay permit (spouses of Myanmar citizens require about 2 years); investors must show lawful investment and tax compliance. The non-refundable initial application fee is USD 500, and on approval an annual fee of USD 1,000 (USD 500 for former Myanmar nationals, USD 300 per child aged 7-18) applies. PR is granted initially for 5 years with yearly renewal and produces a Permanent Residence of Foreigner Certificate (PRFC); uptake is very low (a few hundred grants in its first years). Approval is discretionary.
Government fee
$500
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (8)
PR application form (A Ma Na Form-1)Completed permanent-residence application form signed before immigration officials.
Passport copiesThree copies of the valid passport.
Curriculum vitaeCV detailing background and, for experts, professional contribution to Myanmar.
Proof of qualifying residenceEvidence of at least 3 years' residence within 10 years on a qualifying visa/stay permit (about 2 years for spouses of citizens).
Investment and tax evidenceOptionalFor investors: documents evidencing lawful investment and tax compliance under foreign-investment laws.
Health recommendation letterThree copies of a medical/health recommendation letter.
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