The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar issues approval letters to travelers who wish to apply for a visa to enter Myanmar, and this application is processed manually in Naypyidaw, the new capital of Myanmar. However, to promote the tourism industry, the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has made a special arrangement with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow the approval letter to be applied online. No trip to Myanmar embassy is required. Simply upload your photo and a scanned copy of your passport to get the approval letter.
Once approved, applicants will receive their approval letter by email, which is recognized by all airlines traveling inbound to Myanmar and provided that all your travel documents are in order, you should have no trouble boarding your flight to Myanmar. On arrival, the immigration officer will stamp the visa on your passport.
| Entry type | Single entry |
| Fee | US$100 |
| Entry date | A confirmed date is required during application |
| Length of stay | 28 days |
| Processing time | 2 weeks |
| Passport validity | More than 6 months at the date of entry |
The Myanmar visa only valid for entry by air. However, you are free to exit at any port. The following table shows you where you can use the visa:
| Port of Entry |
|---|
| Mandalay International Airport (MDL) |
| Yangon International Airport (RGN) |
For those who wish to apply for a business visa, diplomatic visa or Social Visit visa, please contact your nearest Myanmar embassy for more information. Social Visit visa are granted to Myanmar-born citizens traveling with a foreign passport.

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