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{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter Myanmar}} |
{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter Myanmar}} |
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{{Politics of Myanmar|expanded=Foreign}} |
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[[File:Myanmar passport stamp Yangon e-visa in out 1.jpg|thumbnail|Passport stamps]] |
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[[File:Myanmar visa.jpg|thumb|Myanmar visa]] |
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Any foreign national who wishes to enter '''[[Myanmar]]''' must obtain a [[visa (document)|visa]] unless they are a citizen of one of the designated visa-exempt countries. |
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⚫ | All visitors to Myanmar must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.<ref name="tim">{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=MM|access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="Ministry of Tourism">{{cite web | author1=Ministry of Hotels and Tourism |author-link1=Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (Myanmar) | title=eVisa Application | url=https://tourism.gov.mm/evisa-application/ | website=Ministry of Hotels & Tourism Myanmar | publisher=Ministry of Hotels and Tourism | access-date=5 October 2019 | date=2019}}</ref><ref name="tourism">{{cite web | author1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | author-link1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | title=Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website) | url=https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/Home/NoticeToTourist | website=evisa.moip.gov.mm | publisher=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | access-date=20 November 2019 | language=en | date=2019}}</ref> |
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==Visa policy map== |
==Visa policy map== |
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[[File:Visa_policy_of_Myanmar.svg|672px|thumbnail|none|Visa policy of Myanmar |
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==Visa exemption== |
==Visa exemption== |
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===Ordinary passports=== |
===Ordinary passports=== |
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Following the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar]] and the [[2021 Myanmar coup d'état]], the [[military junta]] in Myanmar, known as the [[State Administration Council]], restarted visa-free entry into Myanmar on 1 September 2022.<ref name="tourism"/><ref name="Singapore MFA">{{cite web | title=Myanmar | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/countries-regions/m/myanmar/travel-page | website=www.mfa.gov.sg | publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)]] | access-date=22 October 2022 | language=en | date=1 September 2022 }}</ref> |
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⚫ | | Citizens of [[Singapore]] do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for both tourism and business visits for a maximum stay of 30 days. They may enter and leave Myanmar through any port of entry.<ref name="tim"/><ref name="Ministry of Tourism"/><ref name="tourism"/><ref name="Singapore MFA">{{cite web | title=Myanmar | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/countries-regions/m/myanmar/travel-page | website=www.mfa.gov.sg | publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore)]] | access-date=22 October 2022 | language=en | date=1 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="TODAY">{{cite web | author1=Tan Weizhen | title=No visas needed for S'poreans on short trips to Myanmar from Dec | url=https://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/visa-free-travel-between-spore-and-myanmar-december | website=[[Today (Singapore newspaper)|TODAY]] | publisher=[[Mediacorp]] |access-date=10 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103052741/https://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/visa-free-travel-between-spore-and-myanmar-december | archive-date=3 January 2024 | language=en |date=9 June 2016 | url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Nationals of the following eight countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for [[Tourism in Myanmar|tourism visits]] up to the duration listed below.<ref name="tim"/><ref name="tourism"/> However, to qualify for visa-free entry, they must enter and leave Myanmar through one of the following ports of entry:<ref name="tim"/><ref name="tourism"/> |
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⚫ | Nationals of the following eight countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for [[Tourism in Myanmar|tourism visits]] up to the duration listed below.<ref name="tim"/><ref name="tourism" |
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'''30 days''' |
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*{{flag|Russia}}<sup> |
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<sub># - Temporary visa exemption policy from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Myanmar Visa Exemption for Russian Citizens |url=https://maiair.com/mediacenter/announcements/320-myanmar-visa-exemption-for-russian-citizens |website=maiair.com |publisher=[[Myanmar Airways International]] |access-date=20 July 2024 |language=en |date=6 July 2024}}</ref></sub> |
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<sub>1 - Temporary visa exemption policy from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2024, for both tourism and business purposes.<ref name="Russian visa-free entry">{{cite web | title=Мьянма: правила въезда для россиян в 2023 году | url=https://www.tutu.ru/geo/myanmar/article/open/ | website=Туту | access-date=2 July 2023 | language=ru }}</ref><ref name="tim"/></sub> |
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===Non-ordinary passports=== |
===Non-ordinary passports=== |
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Holders of diplomatic and official/service passports of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for stays up to the duration listed below:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mofa.gov.mm/?page_id=61 | title=Visa Free Travel – MINISTRY of FOREIGN AFFAIR|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
Holders of diplomatic and official / service passports of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for stays up to the duration listed below:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mofa.gov.mm/?page_id=61 | title=Visa Free Travel – MINISTRY of FOREIGN AFFAIR|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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*{{flag|China}}<sup>2</sup> |
*{{flag|China}}<sup>2</sup> |
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*{{flag|Colombia}}<sup>1</sup> |
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*{{flag|India}}<sup>1</sup> |
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*{{flag|Indonesia}}<sup>3</sup> |
*{{flag|Indonesia}}<sup>3</sup> |
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*{{flag|Israel}}<sup>1</sup><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.myanmarcgla.org/index.php/visa/visa-exemption | title=VISA EXEMPTION}}</ref> |
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*{{flag|Japan}}<sup>1 D</sup> |
*{{flag|Japan}}<sup>1 D</sup> |
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*{{flag|Mongolia}}<sup>2</sup> |
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*{{flag|Morocco}}<sup>1</sup> |
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<sub>D - Diplomatic passports only</sub><br/> |
<sub>D - Diplomatic passports only.</sub><br/> |
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<sub>1 - 90 days</sub><br/> |
<sub>1 - 90 days</sub><br/> |
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<sub>2 - 30 days</sub><br/> |
<sub>2 - 30 days</sub><br/> |
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<sub>3 - 14 days</sub> |
<sub>3 - 14 days</sub> |
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* Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders of {{flag|Jordan}} may be eligible for a visa on arrival (V.O.A) at any international airport, valid for 30 days. |
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===History=== |
===History=== |
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From 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2020, tourists hailing from |
From 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2020, tourists hailing from [[Hong Kong]], [[Macao]], [[Japan]] and [[South Korea]] were allowed entry into Myanmar without a visa.<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net">{{cite web | url=http://www.myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net/2018/Doc/jkv.pdf | title=The amended announcement of Visa Exemption to enter Myanmar for ordinary passport holders of Japan and South Korea | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref><ref name="e-consulate.org">[http://myanmar.e-consulate.org/images/news/Announcement-Eng-02102018.pdf Terms and Conditions for The Tourists from Special Administrative Regions of PRC (Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR) for Visa Exemption]</ref><ref>{{cite web | author1=Theingi Win Tin | title=Myanmar extends visa exemption, visa on arrival for 4 countries | url=https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-extends-visa-exemption-visa-on-arrival-for-4-countries | website=Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd | access-date=20 November 2019 | language=en | date=17 August 2019}}</ref> They were permitted to enter by and depart from any port of entry in Myanmar.<ref name="Ministry of Tourism"/><ref name="tourism"/> |
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* 1 October 2018: Hong Kong,<ref name="e-consulate.org"/> Macao,<ref name="e-consulate.org"/> Japan,<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/> South Korea<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/> |
* 1 October 2018: Hong Kong,<ref name="e-consulate.org"/> Macao,<ref name="e-consulate.org"/> Japan,<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/> South Korea<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/> |
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* 1 January 2020: Vietnam (extension from 14 to 30 days)<ref>[https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-vietnam-travellers-get-30-day-visa-free-visits-boost-tourism.html Myanmar, Vietnam travellers to get 30-day visa-free visits to boost tourism]</ref> |
* 1 January 2020: Vietnam (extension from 14 to 30 days)<ref>[https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-vietnam-travellers-get-30-day-visa-free-visits-boost-tourism.html Myanmar, Vietnam travellers to get 30-day visa-free visits to boost tourism]</ref> |
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* 1 July 2022: Russia<ref name="Russian visa-free entry"/> |
* 1 July 2022: Russia<ref name="Russian visa-free entry">{{cite web | title=Мьянма: правила въезда для россиян в 2023 году | url=https://www.tutu.ru/geo/myanmar/article/open/ | website=Туту | access-date=2 July 2023 | language=ru}}</ref> |
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'''Visa on arrival''' |
'''Visa on arrival''' |
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* 1 October 2018: China<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myanmarembassy.com/pdf/On%20Arrival%20Visa%20Tourist%20visa%20for%20Chinese.pdf|title=Visa on Arrival applicable for the passport holder of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao SAR|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=中国领事服务网|title=缅甸拟对中国游客实行落地签证政策|url=http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/gyls/lsgz/fwxx/t1594002.shtml|access-date=2014-09-11}}</ref> |
* 1 October 2018: China<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myanmarembassy.com/pdf/On%20Arrival%20Visa%20Tourist%20visa%20for%20Chinese.pdf|title=Visa on Arrival applicable for the passport holder of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao SAR|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=中国领事服务网|title=缅甸拟对中国游客实行落地签证政策|url=http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/gyls/lsgz/fwxx/t1594002.shtml|access-date=2014-09-11}}</ref> |
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* 1 December 2018: India<ref name="Delhi">{{cite web | url=https://www.myanmedelhi.com/tourist-visa-information/ | title=Tourist Visa Information – EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR | website=www.myanmedelhi.com | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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* 1 December 2018: India<ref name="Delhi"></ref> |
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* 1 October 2019: Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland<ref name=Xinhua></ref> |
* 1 October 2019: Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland<ref name=Xinhua>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190602193220/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/02/c_138111000.htm Myanmar grants visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries to boost tourism]</ref> |
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* 19 December 2019: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, New Zealand<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-to-allow-visa-on-arrival-for-tourists-from-five-countries|title = Myanmar to allow visa on arrival for tourists from five countries}}</ref> |
* 19 December 2019: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, New Zealand<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-to-allow-visa-on-arrival-for-tourists-from-five-countries|title = Myanmar to allow visa on arrival for tourists from five countries}}</ref> |
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* 30 August 2023: China (resumed), India<ref name="Temporary visa on arrival">{{cite web | title=Ministry of Immigration and Population » Notifying that Tourist Visa on Arrival will be granted to China Nationals & India Nationals | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/%e1%80%90%e1%80%9b%e1%80%af%e1%80%90%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%84%e1%80%b6%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ac%e1%80%b8%e1%80%94%e1%80%be%e1%80%84%e1%80%b7%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%ad/ | publisher=[[Ministry of Immigration and Population]] | access-date=2 January 2024 | date=30 August 2023 }}</ref> |
* 30 August 2023: China (resumed), India<ref name="Temporary visa on arrival">{{cite web | title=Ministry of Immigration and Population » Notifying that Tourist Visa on Arrival will be granted to China Nationals & India Nationals | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/%e1%80%90%e1%80%9b%e1%80%af%e1%80%90%e1%80%ba%e1%80%94%e1%80%ad%e1%80%af%e1%80%84%e1%80%ba%e1%80%84%e1%80%b6%e1%80%9e%e1%80%ac%e1%80%b8%e1%80%94%e1%80%be%e1%80%84%e1%80%b7%e1%80%ba-%e1%80%a1%e1%80%ad/ | publisher=[[Ministry of Immigration and Population]] | access-date=2 January 2024 | date=30 August 2023 }}</ref><ref name="VOA Extension 2024">{{cite web |title=1-Year Extension for Tourist Visa on Arrival Chinese & Indian Citizens |url=https://maiair.com/mediacenter/announcements/328-1-year-extension-for-tourist-visa-on-arrival-chinese-indian-citizens |website=maiair.com |publisher=[[Myanmar Airways International]] |access-date=13 November 2024 |date=18 September 2024}}</ref> |
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''Cancelled'' |
'''Cancelled''' |
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* 1 February 2020: China (visa on arrival)<ref>{{cite news |author1=Aung Thiha |title=Myanmar Suspends Visas-on-Arrival for Chinese Travelers Over Coronavirus |url=https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-suspends-visas-arrival-chinese-travelers-coronavirus.html |access-date=30 November 2021 |work=The Irrawaddy |date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914183221/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-suspends-visas-arrival-chinese-travelers-coronavirus.html |archive-date=14 September 2021 |language=en |url-status=live}}</ref> |
* 1 February 2020: China (visa on arrival)<ref>{{cite news |author1=Aung Thiha |title=Myanmar Suspends Visas-on-Arrival for Chinese Travelers Over Coronavirus |url=https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-suspends-visas-arrival-chinese-travelers-coronavirus.html |access-date=30 November 2021 |work=The Irrawaddy |date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914183221/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-suspends-visas-arrival-chinese-travelers-coronavirus.html |archive-date=14 September 2021 |language=en |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* 1 October 2020: Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, South Korea (visa free)<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/><ref name="e-consulate.org"/> |
* 1 October 2020: Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, South Korea (visa free)<ref name="Myanmar-embassy-tokyo.net"/><ref name="e-consulate.org"/> |
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⚫ | | From 30 August 2023 to 29 August 2025, nationals of [[China]] and [[India]] may obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at any international airport in Myanmar, for a fee of 50 [[United States dollar|USD]]. Visas obtained on arrival are valid for a maximum stay of 30 days.<ref name="Temporary visa on arrival"/><ref name="VOA Extension 2024"/> |
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[[File:Myanmar eVisa approval letter.png|thumb|Sample of Myanmar business eVisa approval letter]] |
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Holders of normal passports issued by the following countries who were travelling as tourists were formerly able to obtain a visa on arrival at [[Yangon International Airport]], [[Nay Pyi Taw International Airport]] or [[Mandalay International Airport]] valid for up to 30 days.<ref name="MLIP">{{cite web | author1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population |author-link1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | title=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population » On Arrival Visa | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/on-arrival-visa/ | publisher=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | access-date=20 November 2019}}</ref><br/> They would have to pay a fee of [[US$]]50 to obtain the visa.<ref name="Delhi">{{cite web | url=https://www.myanmedelhi.com/tourist-visa-information/ | title=Tourist Visa Information – EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR | website=www.myanmedelhi.com | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref><ref name=Xinhua>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190602193220/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-06/02/c_138111000.htm Myanmar grants visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries to boost tourism]</ref><ref name="MLIP"></ref><ref>[https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-to-allow-visa-on-arrival-for-tourists-from-five-countries Myanmar to allow visa on arrival for tourists from five countries]</ref> |
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Myanmar launched an [[eVisa|e-Visa]] system on 1 September 2014. E-Visas are issued online for tourism and business purposes only. |
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⚫ | An e-Visa is issued within 3 working days, is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows a maximum stay of up to 28 days (for tourists) or 70 days (for business travellers with an invitation). The fee for a business e-Visa is 70 [[USD]], while a tourist e-Visa costs 50 USD.<ref name="tourism" /><ref name="biz">{{cite web | url=https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/ | title=Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website)|website=evisa.moip.gov.mm | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> Visas are issued free of charge to children under 7.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tourmag.com/Myanmar-le-visa-est-gratuit-pour-les-enfants-de-moins-de-7-ans_a95497.html | title=Myanmar : le visa est gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 7 ans | last=Action-Visas | website=TourMaG.com, 1er journal des professionnels du tourisme francophone | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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The e-Visa system may be extended to other nationalities and ports of entry in the future and may include the issuance of other types of visas.<ref>{{cite news | title=Myanmar targets 5 million tourists with e-visa | url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-targets-5-million-tourists-with-e-visa |website=The Straits Times | publisher=The Straits Times | access-date=10 October 2019 | language=en | date=1 September 2014}}</ref> |
The e-Visa system may be extended to other nationalities and ports of entry in the future and may include the issuance of other types of visas.<ref>{{cite news | title=Myanmar targets 5 million tourists with e-visa | url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-targets-5-million-tourists-with-e-visa |website=The Straits Times | publisher=The Straits Times | access-date=10 October 2019 | language=en | date=1 September 2014}}</ref> |
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==Other arrangements== |
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A visa on arrival for business purposes is available for citizens from 52 countries/territories flying into [[Yangon International Airport]], [[Naypyidaw Airport]] or [[Mandalay International Airport]]. They must fill in an application form and provide company registration and invitation documents.<ref name="MLIP"></ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-myanmar-expands-visa-on-arrival-list-37282.php | title=World News: PHUKET: Myanmar expands visa on arrival list | last=Com|first=The Phuket News | newspaper=The Phuket News Com | language=en-US | access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/portfolio/the-required-terms-and-conditions-for-visa-on-arrival/ | title=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population » The Required Terms and Conditions for VISA ON ARRIVAL | website=www.mip.gov.mm | access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref> |
A visa on arrival for business purposes is available for citizens from 52 countries / territories flying into [[Yangon International Airport]], [[Naypyidaw Airport]] or [[Mandalay International Airport]]. They must fill in an application form and provide company registration and invitation documents.<ref name="MLIP">{{cite web | author1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population |author-link1=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | title=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population » On Arrival Visa | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/on-arrival-visa/ | publisher=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population | access-date=20 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-myanmar-expands-visa-on-arrival-list-37282.php | title=World News: PHUKET: Myanmar expands visa on arrival list | last=Com|first=The Phuket News | newspaper=The Phuket News Com | language=en-US | access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mip.gov.mm/portfolio/the-required-terms-and-conditions-for-visa-on-arrival/ | title=Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population » The Required Terms and Conditions for VISA ON ARRIVAL | website=www.mip.gov.mm | access-date=2016-10-26}}</ref> |
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Myanmar Airways claims that nationals of all countries and jurisdictions may obtain a tourist visa on arrival valid for 28 days provided they are arriving at [[Yangon International Airport]] on a specific flight on [[Myanmar Airways International]] from [[Guangzhou]], though this seems to conflict with the Myanmar Visa on Arrival requirements.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://maiair.com/images/MyanmarVisa1.jpg | title=Myanmar visa on arrival | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
Myanmar Airways claims that nationals of all countries and jurisdictions may obtain a tourist visa on arrival valid for 28 days provided they are arriving at [[Yangon International Airport]] on a specific flight on [[Myanmar Airways International]] from [[Guangzhou]], though this seems to conflict with the Myanmar Visa on Arrival requirements.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://maiair.com/images/MyanmarVisa1.jpg | title=Myanmar visa on arrival | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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In August 2017, an expansion of the visa on arrival system was announced.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mmtimes.com/lifestyle/travel/27271-myanmar-to-resume-issuing-visas-on-arrival-to-visitors.html | title=Myanmar to resume issuing visas on arrival to visitors | website=The Myanmar Times | date=15 August 2017|access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
In August 2017, an expansion of the visa on arrival system was announced.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mmtimes.com/lifestyle/travel/27271-myanmar-to-resume-issuing-visas-on-arrival-to-visitors.html | title=Myanmar to resume issuing visas on arrival to visitors | website=The Myanmar Times | date=15 August 2017 | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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In October 2018, an expansion of the visa-free system was announced for early 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/first-tourists-arrive-new-free-visa-system-21-western-countries-added.html | title=First Tourists Arrive on New Free-Visa System, 21 Western Countries to be Added|date=2 October 2018 | website=The Irrawaddy | access-date=17 June 2019}}</ref> |
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Most visitors arriving to Myanmar on short term basis were from the following countries of nationality:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tourism.gov.mm/en_US/publications/myanmar-tourism-statistics/ | title=Myanmar Tourism Statistics | work=Central Statistical Organization|publisher=Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development}}</ref> |
Most visitors arriving to Myanmar on short term basis were from the following countries of nationality:<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tourism.gov.mm/en_US/publications/myanmar-tourism-statistics/ | title=Myanmar Tourism Statistics | work=Central Statistical Organization | publisher=Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development}}</ref> |
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Any foreign national who wishes to enter Myanmar must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the designated visa-exempt countries.
All visitors to Myanmar must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months.[1][2][3]
Visa policy map
[edit]Visa exemption
[edit]Ordinary passports
[edit]Citizens of Singapore do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for both tourism and business visits for a maximum stay of 30 days. They may enter and leave Myanmar through any port of entry.[1][2][3][4][5] |
- Restricted visa-free access
Nationals of the following eight countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for tourism visits up to the duration listed below.[1][3] However, to qualify for visa-free entry, they must enter and leave Myanmar through one of the following ports of entry:[1][3]
30 days 14 days |
# - Temporary visa exemption policy from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025.[6]
Non-ordinary passports
[edit]Holders of diplomatic and official / service passports of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Myanmar for stays up to the duration listed below:[7]
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D - Diplomatic passports only.
1 - 90 days
2 - 30 days
3 - 14 days
History
[edit]From 1 October 2018 until 30 September 2020, tourists hailing from Hong Kong, Macao, Japan and South Korea were allowed entry into Myanmar without a visa.[9][10][11] They were permitted to enter by and depart from any port of entry in Myanmar.[2][3]
Date of visa changes |
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Visa exemption
Visa on arrival
Cancelled |
Visa on arrival
[edit]From 30 August 2023 to 29 August 2025, nationals of China and India may obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at any international airport in Myanmar, for a fee of 50 USD. Visas obtained on arrival are valid for a maximum stay of 30 days.[30][31] |
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
[edit]Myanmar launched an e-Visa system on 1 September 2014. E-Visas are issued online for tourism and business purposes only.
An e-Visa is issued within 3 working days, is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and allows a maximum stay of up to 28 days (for tourists) or 70 days (for business travellers with an invitation). The fee for a business e-Visa is 70 USD, while a tourist e-Visa costs 50 USD.[3][33] Visas are issued free of charge to children under 7.[34]
The list of eligible countries was expanded twice, first in October 2014, then in January 2015. In July 2015, the business e-Visa was introduced.
Holders of e-Visas must enter from one of the following ports of entry:[3][2][33]
- Yangon International Airport
- Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
- Mandalay International Airport
- Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint with Thailand
Nationals of the following countries are eligible:
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1 - Countries eligible for business / tourist e-visa along with visa-free privilege.
2 - Countries and jurisdictions eligible for business / tourist e-Visa.
3 - British citizens are eligible for business / tourist e-Visa. All other classes of British nationality are eligible for tourist e-Visa only.
No mark - Countries eligible for tourist e-Visa only.
The e-Visa system may be extended to other nationalities and ports of entry in the future and may include the issuance of other types of visas.[35]
Other arrangements
[edit]A visa on arrival for business purposes is available for citizens from 52 countries / territories flying into Yangon International Airport, Naypyidaw Airport or Mandalay International Airport. They must fill in an application form and provide company registration and invitation documents.[36][37][38]
Myanmar Airways claims that nationals of all countries and jurisdictions may obtain a tourist visa on arrival valid for 28 days provided they are arriving at Yangon International Airport on a specific flight on Myanmar Airways International from Guangzhou, though this seems to conflict with the Myanmar Visa on Arrival requirements.[39]
In August 2017, an expansion of the visa on arrival system was announced.[40]
In October 2018, an expansion of the visa-free system was announced for early 2019.[41]
Statistics
[edit]Most visitors arriving to Myanmar on short term basis were from the following countries of nationality:[42]
Rank | Country | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
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1 | Thailand | 243,443 | 204,539 | 198,229 | 139,770 | 94,342 | 61,696 |
2 | China | 183,886 | 147,977 | 125,609 | 90,550 | 70,805 | 62,018 |
3 | Japan | 100,084 | 90,312 | 83,434 | 68,671 | 47,690 | 21,321 |
4 | United States | 76,502 | 69,015 | 62,631 | 53,653 | 37,589 | 21,680 |
5 | South Korea | 64,397 | 63,715 | 58,472 | 54,934 | 34,805 | 22,524 |
6 | France | 52,304 | 47,235 | 41,453 | 35,462 | 30,064 | 19,414 |
7 | United Kingdom | 51,051 | 45,120 | 40,921 | 33,203 | 24,296 | 11,056 |
8 | Singapore | 50,198 | 45,125 | 47,692 | 39,140 | 26,296 | 15,391 |
9 | Vietnam | 48,869 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | Malaysia | 43,931 | 40,852 | 46,534 | 39,758 | 30,499 | 23,287 |
11 | Germany | 39,044 | 35,727 | 32,265 | 27,712 | 23,063 | 14,006 |
12 | India | 38,537 | 34,638 | 32,306 | 21,042 | 16,868 | 12,318 |
13 | Taiwan | 36,118 | 31,735 | 32,664 | 30,699 | 22,060 | 15,542 |
14 | Australia | 34,010 | 30,820 | 29,175 | 11,728 | 18,261 | 10,415 |
15 | Italy | 17,969 | 14,821 | 12,613 | 11,728 | 10,830 | 9,710 |
16 | Philippines | 16,421 | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | Canada | 15,024 | 14,051 | 12,268 | 8,975 | 6,485 | 3,685 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ a b c d Ministry of Hotels and Tourism (2019). "eVisa Application". Ministry of Hotels & Tourism Myanmar. Ministry of Hotels and Tourism. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population (2019). "Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website)". evisa.moip.gov.mm. Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Myanmar". www.mfa.gov.sg. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore). 1 September 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ a b Tan Weizhen (9 June 2016). "No visas needed for S'poreans on short trips to Myanmar from Dec". TODAY. Mediacorp. Archived from the original on 3 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Myanmar Visa Exemption for Russian Citizens". maiair.com. Myanmar Airways International. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Visa Free Travel – MINISTRY of FOREIGN AFFAIR". Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ "VISA EXEMPTION".
- ^ a b c d "The amended announcement of Visa Exemption to enter Myanmar for ordinary passport holders of Japan and South Korea" (PDF). Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d Terms and Conditions for The Tourists from Special Administrative Regions of PRC (Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR) for Visa Exemption
- ^ Theingi Win Tin (17 August 2019). "Myanmar extends visa exemption, visa on arrival for 4 countries". Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Under the Visa Agreement on 20 November 2009
- ^ a b Ei Ei Thu (8 June 2016). "Visa exemption signed with Singapore". The Myanmar Times. Archived from the original on 19 February 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Kyaw Hsu Mon (11 October 2013). "Vietnam Waives Visa Requirement for Burmese Travelers". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Burma, Cambodia Sign Visa Exemption Agreement". The Irrawaddy. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Xinhua (18 December 2013). "Myanmar, Cambodia agree on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders - World News - SINA English". english.sina.com. Sina English. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ "Visa-free entry to Myanmar for Filipinos to be effective in January". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Simon Roughneen (6 January 2014). "Filipino Workers Join Burma's Opening Economy". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ San Yamin Aung (17 May 2014). "Burma, Indonesia Sign Visa Exemption Agreement". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Myanmar and Brunei Bring in Mutual Visa Exemption". Burma News International. Mizzima. 22 October 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Cheewin Sattha; Chananthorn Kamjan (28 July 2015). "Thailand, Myanmar sign visa-free agreement". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Charissa Yong (7 June 2016). "Singapore and Myanmar announce visa exemption for 30-day trips". The Straits Times. The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
From Dec 1, Singaporeans travelling to Myanmar for short trips will no longer need to apply for a visa.
- ^ Myanmar, Vietnam travellers to get 30-day visa-free visits to boost tourism
- ^ "Мьянма: правила въезда для россиян в 2023 году". Туту (in Russian). Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Visa on Arrival applicable for the passport holder of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao SAR" (PDF). Retrieved 17 June 2019.
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- ^ "Tourist Visa Information – EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR". www.myanmedelhi.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Myanmar grants visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries to boost tourism
- ^ "Myanmar to allow visa on arrival for tourists from five countries".
- ^ a b "Ministry of Immigration and Population » Notifying that Tourist Visa on Arrival will be granted to China Nationals & India Nationals". Ministry of Immigration and Population. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ a b "1-Year Extension for Tourist Visa on Arrival Chinese & Indian Citizens". maiair.com. Myanmar Airways International. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Aung Thiha (3 February 2020). "Myanmar Suspends Visas-on-Arrival for Chinese Travelers Over Coronavirus". The Irrawaddy. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Myanmar eVisa (Official Government Website)". evisa.moip.gov.mm. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Action-Visas. "Myanmar : le visa est gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 7 ans". TourMaG.com, 1er journal des professionnels du tourisme francophone. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
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- ^ Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population. "Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population » On Arrival Visa". Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Com, The Phuket News. "World News: PHUKET: Myanmar expands visa on arrival list". The Phuket News Com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
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- ^ "Myanmar Tourism Statistics". Central Statistical Organization. Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development.
External links
[edit]- Myanmar eVisa, Ministry of Immigration and Population