New Visas Types & Fees

Requirements for Single Entry Education Visa

For the students who wish to make a further study in Myanmar, it is subjected to submit the recommendation letters from relevant Institutes (University or School of Foreign Language).

For the lecturers from the schools under the Ministry of Education, it is subjected to submit the recommendation letters from relevant schools.

Requirements for Multiple Entry Education Visa

For the students who wish to make a further study in Myanmar, it is subjected to submit the recommendation letters from relevant Institutes (University or School of Foreign Language).

For the lecturers from the schools under the Ministry of Education, it is subjected to submit the recommendations letters from relevant schools.

The application must not be for the first entry to Myanmar.

The applicants shall clearly mention their purposes for multiple entries with complete documentation.

General necessities to apply the Visas

  • Original Photograph of applicant taken recently, to be pasted on Visa Application form.
  • The photograph must have been taken within the last six months
  • Photo Size: the photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure: 35mmx45mm
  • The photograph should be in color and must be taken against a white or off-white background.
  • The photograph for each visa applicant must be an unmounted, full face photo.
  • Photo Appearance: The photograph must be a full-face view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
  • Side or angled views are NOT accepted.
  • Photocopied photographs are NOT accepted.
  • Passport of at least 6 months validity with available pages.
  • Please ensure that completed address and contact phone number or mobile number is included in your application.

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday : 09:30 to 16:30
(Closed on Saturday and Sunday)

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Visa Hours:

Monday to Thursday : 10:00 to 16:00
Friday : 10:00 to 14:00

Types of Visa, Fees and Duration

No. Type of Visa Visa fee in USD Length of Stay & Conditions
1. Gratis Diplomatic / Official Courtesy Visa Gratis Duration of Assignment
2. Tourist Visa $40 Stay: 28Days; Validity : 3 Months
3. Business Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 70Days; Validity: 3 Months

  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
Business Visa (Multiple) $200
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Need to submit concrete reasons and documents why you need Multiple visas. (Not entitled to first-time trip)
  • Allow multiple entries and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$400
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$600
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
4. Social Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 70Days; Validity: 3 Months

  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
Social Visa (Multiple) $150
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$300
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$450
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
5. Religious Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 70Days; Validity: 3 Months

  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
Religious Visa (Multiple) $150
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$300
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$450
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
6. Transit Visa $20

24 Hours

  • Necessary to submit air ticket for onward journey.
7. Official Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 70Days; Validity: 3 Months

  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
Official Visa (Multiple) $200
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$400
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
$600
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 70 days.
8. Employment Visa $50

Stay: 70Days; Validity: 3 Months

  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
9. Education Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 90 Days

  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
Education Visa (Multiple) $160
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
  • Do not need to exit after staying 90 days.
10. Journalist Visa $40 28 Days
11. Crew Visa (Single) $50

Stay: 90Days

  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
Crew Visa (Multiple) $160
  • Duration of Validity: 2 years
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
  • Do not need to exit after staying 90 days.
12. Workshop / Seminar / Meeting / Research Visa $40

Stay: 28 Days

  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations for Research purpose only.
13. Entry Visa for Diplomatic Guest (Single) $20

Stay: 28 Days

  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
Entry Visa for Diplomatic Guest (Multiple) $100
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 90 days.
$200
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 90 days.
$400
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
  • Do not need to exit after staying 90 days.
14. Entry Visa for Non-Diplomatic Staff and their Immediate Family Members (Single) $20

Stay: 28 Days

  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
Entry Visa for Non-Diplomatic Staff and their Immediate Family Members (Multiple) $60
  • Duration of Validity: 3 Months
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 90 days.
$120
  • Duration of Validity: 6 Months
  • Stay is extendable according to the rules and regulations.
  • Allow to stay longer than 90 days.
$240
  • Duration of Validity: 1 year
  • Allow multiple entry and stay.
  • Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations.
  • Do not need to exit after staying 90 days.

Remarks : Visa fees are collected in USD. Since December 2016, visa fees have been collected with new rate.

Permission of Entry into and Departure from Myanmar – Thai Border Gates

  • Under the agreement between the Union of Myanmar Government and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, the following border entrances / exits have been designated as international entrances / exits with effect from 0800 hours on the 28th August 2013 (Wednesday), and those Myanmar and Thai citizens as well as Third country citizens holding valid passport with visa will be permitted to enter and depart from Myanmar;
    (a) Tachilek – Maisai
    (b) Myawaddy – Mesok
    (c) Htee Kee – Phunaron
    (d) Kawthoung – Ranong
  • Those who enter/ depart from the aforesaid International entrance/ exits will be permitted to enter/depart from any International entrance / exits of Myanmar; Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, Tachilek, Myawaddy, Htee Kee and Kawthoung.
  • Regarding the permit of stay, extension of stay and the visa fees, the rules and regulation are the same as before depending on the type of visa for which application has been made to be able to enter Myanmar.
  • Under the current circumstances, Visa On Arrival is not issued yet at the international entrances/ exits as mentioned in the paragraph (1).
  • The Visitors are permitted to travel everywhere except the restricted areas designated by the Ministry of Home Affair in its Notification 77/2013 issued on 15-1-2013 ( The list of restricted areas is available at border entrances / exits )
    http://www.mip.gov.mm/portfolio/permission-of-entry-into-and-departure-from-myanmar-thai-border-gates/

Regarding Foreigners and Tourist travelling in the Country, Restricted Areas are as follow:

Kachin State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Putao Township
  2. Machanbaw Township
  3. Mansi Township
  4. Momauk Township
  5. Waingmaw Township

Areas needed permission

  1. Naungmoon Township
  2. Khaunglanphoo Township
  3. Sumprabum Township
  4. Phakant Township
  5. Tanaing Township
  6. Ingyanyan Township
  7. Chiphwe Township
  8. Hsotlaw Township
Kayah State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Dimawso Township
  2. Phruso Township

Areas needed permission

  1. Shardaw Township
  2. Parsaung Township
  3. Bawlakhe Township
  4. Meisi Township
Kayin State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Kawkareik Township
  2. Kyondoe Town
  3. Hlaingbwe Township
  4. Paingkyon Town
  5. Shanywathit Town
  6. Thandaunggyi Township
  7. Leiktho Town
  8. Bawgali Town

Areas needed permission

  1. Kyarinseikkyi Township
  2. Payarthonezu Town
  3. Kyaidon Town
  4. Pharpon Township
  5. Kamamaung Town
Sagaing Division

Areas needed permission

  1. Nanyun Township
Tanintharyi Division

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Bokepyin Township
  2. Pyigyimandaing Town
  3. Karathuri Town
  4. Kyunsu Township
Bago Region

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Shwegyin Township
Mon State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Bilin Township
  2. Thaton Town
  3. Ye Township

Areas needed permission

  1. Kyaikemaraw Township
  2. Thanbyuzayat Township
Shan State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

  1. Yatsauk Township
  2. Loilin Township
  3. Panglong Town
  4. Namhsam Township
  5. Kholan Town
  6. Kunhing Township
  7. Karli Town
  8. Lechar Township
  9. Linkhe Township
  10. Mone Township
  11. Lashio Township
  12. Theinni Township
  13. Tantyan Township
  14. Kunlon Township
  15. Mineye Township
  16. Kyaukme Township
  17. Hsipaw Township
  18. Naung Hkio Township
  19. Namtu Township
  20. Namhsam Township
  21. Momeik Township
  22. Mabane Township
  23. Minesat Township
  24. Mine Tung Township
  25. Makman Township

Areas needed permission

  1. Kehsi Township
  2. Mongkai Township
  3. Mineshu Township
  4. Minepan Township
  5. Maukme Township
  6. Manton Township
  7. Laukine Township
  8. Kongyan Township
  9. Minelar (Special region – 4)
  10. Naphang (Special region – 2)
  11. Panwine (Special region – 2)
  12. Pansan (Special region – 2)
  13. Minemaw (Special region – 2)

http://www.mip.gov.mm/restricted-areas-for-foreigners-tourist-travelling-in-the-country/

Address

Sharbat Building 16th Floor, No.4 Kaufman Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6801296

Telephone

+ (972-3) 5170760, 5163364

Fax

(972) 5163512