Myanmar's eVisa portal says nationals of the countries on its list can apply for a tourist eVisa allowing a stay of 28 days, valid only for entry at the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land border checkpoint. It says ordinary passport holders of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam need no visa for tourist visits up to their exemption period through those airports, and Singaporeans for up to 30 days through all international checkpoints; Myanmar's Foreign Ministry also lists ordinary-passport exemptions for Belarus, Russia and Malaysia. Canada says land crossings may close with little or no notice or be restricted to nationals of neighbouring states, and the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country.
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Visas & entry authorisations
Tourist eVisa
Fee
Not published
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
Stay per entry
28 days
Entries
single
Documents the application asks for
Colour photo — 4.6 cm × 3.8 cm, taken during the last 3 months; uploaded.
Passport bio-data page — Uploaded.
Proof of a return ticket from Myanmar — Attach a trip plan instead if you will enter from the Kawthaung land border checkpoint.
Proof of hotel booking or of a stay on a boat — Tourists must stay in registered hotels, motels, inns, guest houses, resorts or on a boat.
Business eVisa
Fee
Not published
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
Stay per entry
70 days
Entries
single
Documents the application asks for
Colour photo — 4.6 cm × 3.8 cm, taken during the last 3 months; uploaded.
Passport bio-data page — Uploaded.
Letter of invitation from a registered company
Company registration of the inviting company — Certificate of Incorporation (local company) or Certificate of Registration of Branch Office (foreign investment company).
Company Extract — Issued by DICA within the past one month.
Myanmar's eVisa notice says your passport validity must have at least 6 months. The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive.
Yellow fever (International Certificate of Vaccination) — The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Myanmar if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Myanmar: the tourist eVisa notice asks for proof of a return ticket and a hotel booking, not insurance.
Myanmar's eVisa notice says a proof of return ticket from Myanmar must be attached to the tourist eVisa application (or a trip plan if you will enter from the Kawthaung land border checkpoint), as well as a proof of hotel booking.
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Myanmar. The tourist eVisa notice asks for proof of a return ticket and a hotel booking.
The UK government says that if you overstay your visa, you will be liable to pay a fine and could face detention, and that a visa overstay fine paid on departure must be paid in US dollars.
The UK government says that if you plan to bring more than 10,000 US dollars' worth of any foreign currency, you must declare it to customs on arrival or risk imprisonment.
The UK government says there are strict regulations around bringing in and using drones and that you should not attempt to enter Myanmar with a drone unless you have the necessary permits in place before you travel. Australia's Smartraveller says drones have been seized by customs officials and tourists have been arrested for operating them.
The UK government says that on arrival you must declare any valuable articles, including gold, gems and jewellery, to customs, and that you cannot import gold or gold bullion into Myanmar for trading. Canada says it is illegal to export gems and that a permit is required to purchase or possess cultural or archaeological artifacts.
The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Myanmar if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk
Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.
International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
Currency
Myanmar kyat (MMK, K)
Cards & payments
The UK government says Myanmar is largely a cash-based society, that many ATMs do not accept international bank cards and many commercial outlets will only accept cash, and to phone ahead if you want to pay a hotel or restaurant by card. Canada says U.S. currency is widely accepted but only as new, unmarked and undamaged notes, and that it is illegal to exchange currency at unauthorized locations.
Safety — High risk
Canada says the conflict between military forces and armed groups has escalated since October 2023, with indiscriminate regime airstrikes causing civilian casualties and reports of increased drone strikes, and advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. The UK says some areas are under martial law and others have curfews or stay-at-home orders, and both governments warn of a risk of arbitrary detention.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
Power plugs
C, D, F, G · 230V 50Hz
Emergency numbers
Police: 199 · Fire: 191 · Ambulance: 192
Languages
Burmese
Time zone
UTC+6:30
Driving side
right
International Driving Permit
Myanmar is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Canada's travel advice says international driving permits are not recognized in Myanmar; the UK government says that, at a minimum, UK drivers should carry both what it calls the 1969 international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence.
No official source we could read names a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says the rainy (monsoon) season extends from May to November and that cyclones usually occur between April and October.
Tips & warnings
Canada advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country, including Chin, Kachin and Rakhine states and Shan State North, and against all but essential travel to Mandalay Region. Canada reports indiscriminate regime airstrikes and drone strikes, and says its officials require permission from the Myanmar government to travel freely outside Yangon.
Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says border crossings may close with little or no notice and entry may be restricted to nationals of the bordering states. Myanmar's eVisa portal says eVisa holders may enter only via the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung land border checkpoint.
The UK government says Myanmar is largely a cash-based society and many ATMs do not accept international bank cards, that US dollars should be in good condition with no pen marks, folds or tears, and that exchange counters may refuse dollars with the letters AB and CB at the start of the serial number.
The UK government says the Myanmar authorities control internet access and periodically cut off access entirely, and that some services, including Facebook and WhatsApp, are blocked and inaccessible without VPNs.
The UK government says you should remove shoes and socks before entering a pagoda or monastery, and that shorts, short skirts and sleeveless tops can cause offence when visiting religious sites.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
Yes, unless you hold an ordinary passport of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines or Thailand (tourist visits of up to 14 days, entering and departing through the Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw international airports), of Vietnam (30 days, through the same airports) or of Singapore (30 days, through all international checkpoints), according to the eVisa portal. Myanmar's Foreign Ministry also lists ordinary-passport exemptions for Belarus and Russia (30 days) and Malaysia (14 days). Nationals of the countries on the eVisa portal's list, including the US, the UK and Australia, can apply for the 28-day tourist eVisa. For other nationalities, Myanmar's Embassy in Kuwait says a foreign national is required to apply and obtain a visa in advance at Myanmar's missions abroad before entering the country; the Foreign Ministry lists the tourist visa at 40 USD for a stay of 28 days.
Can I enter Myanmar overland?
Canada strongly advises against all travel to Myanmar, including through its land borders, and says border crossings may close with little or no notice and entry may be restricted to nationals of the bordering states. Myanmar's eVisa portal says eVisa holders may enter only via the Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports and the Kawthaung international land border checkpoint.
Is Myanmar safe to visit?
Canada advises avoiding all travel to Myanmar and Australia says do not travel; the UK advises against all travel to parts of the country. Canada says that since October 2023 the conflict has escalated, with indiscriminate regime airstrikes causing civilian casualties and reports of increased drone strikes, and that improvised explosive devices and drones have been used in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw.
How long does the Myanmar eVisa take?
Myanmar's eVisa portal says processing takes a minimum of 3 working days (Myanmar time) for a normal tourist visa, starting when the application acknowledgement email is sent after you submit and pay online. Its FAQ says you are currently required to print out the eVisa approval letter and present it to the immigration officer on arrival.
Can I extend a Myanmar tourist visa?
No. Myanmar's eVisa FAQ says the tourist eVisa cannot be extended; if your most recent visa is a business eVisa, you can apply for an extension through the eStay system. No official source we could read states the overstay penalty.
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