Does
Myanmar have visa waiving system for some
countries?
Unlike Thailand, every
foreigner needs a visa to get into Myanmar.
Where
can I apply for Myanmar visa?
Visa can be obtained at
the Myanmar Embassy or
consulate
general in
your country or any Myanmar embassy or
consulate
general.
I heard
about visa on arrival practiced in Myanmar.
Please elaborate.
Since 1 May 2010, visa
on arrival can be obtained when you arrive
at Mingaladon airport, Yangon or Tada Oo
airport, Mandalay.
Can I
have the details of the visa on arrival
system?
The airline from which
you buy the air tickets will provide you the
details of how to apply for the visa on
arrival. Anyway, below are the
details for your information.
1.
The applicants must write down which hotel
(that has the license to operate) he/she is
going to stay in.
2.
Children under 7 years of age, whose name
and particulars are mentioned in the
parent’s passport do not need to apply
separately for visa-on-arrival.
3.
Two numbers of passport photo (4 cm by 6 cm)
is needed to apply for visa-on-arrival.
4.
FIT (Free Individual Traveler) needs to show
at least USD 300 (or) the foreign currency
which is the equivalent of USD 300. For a
family, it needs to show at least USD 600
(or) the equivalent of foreign currency
which is the equivalent of USD 600.
5.
Transit visa fee is USD 18. It is valid for
24 hours and non extendable.
6.
Tourist visa fee is USD 30. It is valid for
28 days and not extendable.
7.
Social visa (for the foreigner who used to
hold Myanmar passport) fee is USD 40. It is
valid for 40 days and is extendable.
8.
Business visa fee is USD 40. It is valid for
70 days and extendable.
9.
No foreigners could go the restricted area
without a proper permission.
10.Person holding the diplomatic passport could
not apply for the visa-on-arrival.
11.The Ministry of Hotel and Tourism suggested
that, it possible, better apply for visa at
Myanmar embassy in his/her country or any
embassy or Consulate General to make sure
that the applicant’s name is not in the
blacklist of Myanmar Immigration record.
