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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYesNo
AustralianYesYesNo
CanadianYesYesNo
USAYesYesNo
OtherEUYesYesNo
JapaneseYesYesNo


Note: Holders of Taiwanese passports are advised to contact the Embassy prior to travelling.

PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except:
(a) 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 each child over seven years of age even if travelling on their parent’s passport.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £14. Business: £20.

Validity: Tourist visas are valid for three 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 three months from date of issue for stays of ten weeks, extendable up to three to 12 months on an individual basis.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section) or a Myanmar travel organisation.

Application requirements: Tourist visa: (a) One application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Package tour confirmation from travel agent. (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). Individual tourists: (a)-(f) and, (h) US$200 (or equivalent in other currency) which must be exchanged into local currency on arrival. Business visa: (a) Two application forms (can be photocopied). (b) Three passport-size photos. (c) 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. (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).

Working days required: Normally Three.

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


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