Planning a trip to Myanmar? This guide covers exactly who needs a visa, what it costs, how long it takes and where to apply — using figures from Myanmar's official immigration authorities.
Quick answer
Most visitors to Myanmar need tourist evisa, with an official government fee of US$50.
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) |
Who needs a visa for Myanmar?
Tourist eVisa: Citizens of 100+ eligible nationalities including India; ASEAN nations incl. Singapore are visa-exempt instead
Business e-Visa: Eligible nationalities travelling for business (including India)
Myanmar visa options, fees and processing times
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa | US$50 | 28 days | Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement | https://evisa.moip.gov.mm |
| Business e-Visa | US$70 | 70 days | Approx 3 working days | https://evisa.moip.gov.mm |
Documents required
For the Tourist eVisa:
- 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)
How to apply
- Check your requirement by nationality (table below) or use our checker.
- Tourist eVisa: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm — allow Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement.
- Business e-Visa: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm — allow Approx 3 working days.
- Arrival formalities: Arrival card
- Keep your approval/receipt with your passport; carry proof of accommodation, onward travel and funds.
Myanmar visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
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.
Practical timeline: application → approval → travel
- 6–8 weeks before travel: check your passport validity, confirm your requirement, and start gathering documents.
- 3–4 weeks before: book refundable flights and accommodation (immigration may ask for these), then submit your Myanmar application.
- Processing: allow Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement. Do not make non-refundable bookings until approved.
- On approval: print/save the approval, keep it with your passport, and complete any arrival card before you fly.
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.
Good to know
- Check your government's travel advisory before booking; some regions restricted.
Myanmar visa requirements by nationality
| Passport | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Myanmar visa?
Tourist eVisa: US$50. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65.
How long does it take?
Tourist eVisa: Minimum 3 working days (Myanmar time) after payment acknowledgement.
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.