Good news for travellers to Myanmar: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Myanmar visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Tourist eVisa |
| Government fee | US$50 |
| Processing time | Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement |
| Validity | 90 days from issue (must enter within 90 days); single entry |
| Permitted stay | 28 days |
| Where to apply | https://evisa.moip.gov.mm |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$65 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Myanmar e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: US$50
- Processing: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement
- Validity: 90 days from issue (must enter within 90 days); single entry
- Permitted stay: 28 days
- Where to apply: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm
Myanmar requires tourists to obtain an official e-Visa IN ADVANCE at evisa.moip.gov.mm - Tourist e-Visa is US$50 for a 28-day stay (approval valid 90 days). There is NO tourist visa on arrival. Indian passport holders must obtain the e-Visa; Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for 30 days.
How to apply for the Myanmar e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://evisa.moip.gov.mm) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (US$50) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Recent colour photo 4.6cm x 3.8cm taken within last 3 months
- Passport bio-data page
- Proof of return ticket
- Hotel/accommodation booking confirmation
- Payment card (Visa/Mastercard/JCB)
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Myanmar visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Myanmar.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
- Forgetting the arrival card: Arrival card — complete it in the correct window or you can be delayed at the border.
Before you travel to Myanmar
- Arrival card / declaration: Arrival card
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some MMK (Myanmar Kyat)).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Things to do once your Myanmar visa is sorted
Popular experiences in Myanmar you can book on HolidaySG:
- Full day trekking in Inle Lake — from USD 31
Official sources
- Myanmar Ministry of Immigration & Population eVisa — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.