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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYesNo
AustralianYesYesNo
CanadianYesYesNo
USAYesYesNo
OtherEUYesYesNo
JapaneseYesYesNo


Entry restrictions
Holders of passports issued by the government of the Chinese Taipei, if not holding a special affidavit issued by a diplomatic representation of Myanmar abroad.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

Visas
Required by all except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note
A separate visa is required for each child over seven years of age, even if travelling on their parent’s passport.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist (Foreign Independent Travellers - FIT): £14. Business and Social: £20.

Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Validity
Tourist visas are valid for two months from the date of issue for stays of 28 days in Myanmar. This can be extended for an additional 14 days. Business visas are valid for three months from date of issue for stays of 10 weeks, extendable for up to 12 months on an individual basis. Transit visas are valid for 24 hours.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section).

Application requirements
(a) One application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (cash accepted if applying in person; cheque or postal order only if applying by post). (e) Self-addressed, stamped enveloped for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended). Social Visit (visiting friends or relatives in Myanmar): (a) Two application forms (can be photocopied). (b) Three passport size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (cash or postal order). (e) Self-addressed stamped envelope for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended). (f) Letter of invitation from friends or relatives in Myanmar. Business: (a)-(e) and (f) Company letter explaining purpose of visit. (g) Letter of invitation from company in Myanmar.

Working days required
Normally three.

Temporary Residence
It is possible to get a stay permit once in Myanmar at the Immigration Department.


   
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