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Last updated : Sep 2004
Myanmar Passport - Visa
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  Passport Required? Visa Required? Return Ticket Required?
British Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
Japanese Yes Yes No
 
Passport

 Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

VISAS

Required by all except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: A separate visa is required for children over 7 years of age even if travelling on their parent’s passport.

Types of visa and cost

Tourist: £14.

Business and Social: £20.

Validity

Tourist visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue for stays of 28 days in Myanmar. This can be extended for an additional 14 days.

Business visas are valid for 3 months from date of issue for stays of 10 weeks, extendable up to 3 to 12 months on an individual basis.

Application to

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section).

Application requirements

Tourist visa

(a) One application form.

(b) Two passport-size photos.

(c) Package tour confirmation from travel agents in Myanmar (only if applicant on package tour: Foreign Independent Travellers (FITs) tourist visas can be obtained without package tour confirmation.

(d) Valid passport.

(e) Fee (cash accepted if applying in person; cheque or postal order only if applying by post).

(f) Self-addressed, stamped enveloped for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended).

Social Visit visa (visiting friends or relatives in Myanmar)

(a) Two application forms (can be photocopied)

(b) Three passport size photos

(c) Valid passport

(d) Fee (cash or postal order)

(e) Self-addressed stamped envelope for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended).

(f) Letter of invitation from friends or relatives in Myanmar.

Business visa

(a)-(e) and (f) Letter from sponsoring body, firm or department stating detailed reasons for the applicant's visit and the name of the Myanmar government department, corporation or agency to be contacted; the letter must state the precise nature of the business to be conducted and indicate the financial status of the applicant.

Working days required

 Normally 3 days.

Temporary Residence


It is possible to get a stay permit once in Myanmar at the Immigration Department.

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