Myanmar e-visa— Application and requirements 2024

Do US citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

Yes, you do. Unfortunately, the US isn't a visa-free country. You must apply for a tourist visa to travel to Myanmar. You can apply for the tourist visa online.

A highly convenient visa choice is the e-visa for Maynmar, which allows applicants to complete the entire process online. US citizens can apply for an e-visa through Atlys or the official government portal.

Do US green card holders need a Myanmar visa?

Yes, you do. You must apply for a visa if you're from a country that is not one of the Myanmar visa-free countries. However, you don't need to apply for one if you're from a country that can visit without a visa.

Covid-19 requirements before you start your visa application.

Can US citizens get a Myanmar visa on arrival?

US citizens cannot get a Myanmar Visa On Arrival (VOA). Instead, they must obtain an e-visa before travelling to Myanmar. The e-visa application process is simple and can be completed online through Atlys or the government portal.

Myanmar visa requirements for US citizens

The required documents play a very important part in your Myanmar application. If you forget to upload one of the travel documents, your visa can be rejected.

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  Passport: You need to scan the main page of your passport, the one with your photo and details. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 more months and has 2 blank pages.

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  Photo: Take a recent passport-size photo with a white background, looking straight ahead without glasses. It should be 4.6 cm x 3.8 cm in size.

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  Flight tickets: Provide proof of return flight tickets.

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  Proof of accommodation: Confirm your accommodation arrangements, such as a hotel or Airbnb booking.

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  Medical insurance: You are required to upload your medical insurance details.

With Atlys, just use your smartphone or laptop camera to upload these documents easily.

Myanmar visa cost

The Myanmar visa is USD 50. You can see the visa fee once you start the online application. Atlys charges USD 70 for the visa application. Keep in mind that the Myanmar visa fees are non-refundable. You'll need a Visa, Master, or JCB credit card for the online visa payment.

*The Myanmar e-visa fee will be charged as per the exchange rate on the day of the application.

Myanmar visa application process for US

We want to ensure everyone knows how to apply for the Myanmar tourist visa and the available options. You can either use Atlys to apply, or you can do it yourself.

How to apply through Atlys

To ensure you get your visa on time, here's a brief overview of what you can expect when applying online through Atlys.

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  Start application: Begin your Myanmar e-visa application journey by visiting Atlys.

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  Upload or take your photo: You can upload or take a new photo directly through the portal using your smartphone or laptop.

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  Provide details: Fill in all the necessary personal and travel information accurately.

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  Finalise and pay: Review your application, checkout, and pay the applicable visa fees.

How to apply through the government website

US citizens can apply for a Maynmar online visa through the Myanmar Immigration Portal; here's how:

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  Access the Myanmar Immigration Portal: Go to the Ministry of Immigration and Population website. Once you're there, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Continue To Apply."

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  Fill in the application: To apply, provide vaccine details and upload the certificate, share insurance information, and input travel details, including nationality, passport number, email, and arrival port. Click "Next" to proceed, then agree to Terms and Conditions.

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  Review your application: Scroll to the bottom of the page to review your application. Ensure all information is accurate, or you can go back and edit if necessary.

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  Make payment: Before submitting your application, you must pay the visa fee of USD 50 online with a credit or debit card. You'll receive a payment confirmation email within the hour. Then, you can submit your visa application. Then, you can submit your visa application. A 5% surcharge will apply for most international cards for MMK transactions. You can avoid this by using Atlys.

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  Check application status: You can monitor the status of your e-visa application online at any time after submission.

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  Download and print e-visa: Once approved, visit the portal again to download your e-visa. Print a copy to present to the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the international airport or other designated port of entry in Myanmar.

Receive your approved Myanmar visa for US citizens

After you've submitted your visa application, you'll need to wait for processing. It's essential to apply for your e-visa early to allow sufficient time for processing.

Through Atlys:

If you've applied through Atlys, once your visa is approved, you'll receive a notification confirming its approval. You can then proceed to download the e-visa and print it for your records.

Through the government portal:

You'll need to manually check the portal to verify if your visa has been granted. Once approved, you can download and print the visa document for travel purposes.

How the approved Myanmar e-visa looks:

Myanmar visa information

How to check Myanmar e-visa status?

To check your visa status, visit the Ministry of Immigration and Population website. Once you're there, click on "e-visa Status Enquiry."

This will take you to another page where you must provide your application and passport numbers and enter the security verification. Once you've done this, click "Next." This will then take you to the status of your visa application.

Myanmar e-visa processing time

The Myanmar e-visa processing through the government website can take up to 15 business days. However, by using Atlys, you can receive your approved e-visa within 12 days.

Myanmar e-visa validity & length of stay

The Myanmar E-Visa is valid for 90 days for tourism and business purposes. Your length of stay in the country can only be up to 28 days.

The visa's validity starts from the date of issuance, and visitors must enter Myanmar within 90 days of the visa issue date.