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This is a compiled list of questions (and their
answers) that travellers frequently ask about
visiting the Union of Myanmar and Myanmar visa
application procedures. If you don't find the
answer to your questions here, send email to the
officials.
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1-Q
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What is Myanmar Visa On
Arrival? |
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Pre-arranged visa on arrival was practiced in Myanmar a
few years ago. Starting from 1st May 2010, real visa on
arrival is issued upon arrival at Yangon and Mandalay
International airport.
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2-Q
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Which citizens can get visa
on arrival? |
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For the time being, all nationalities can visa on
arrival. |
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3-Q
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How much does it costs? |
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Visa Types
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Length of
Stay |
Price |
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Tourist Visa
On Arrival |
28 days |
USD30 |
| Business
Visa On Arrival |
10 weeks |
USD40 |
| Social
Visit Visa On Arrival |
10 weeks |
USD40 |
| Transit
Visa |
24 hours |
USD18 |
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4-Q
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What do I need to give you to apply visa through your
service? |
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You need to fill in Visa Application form (preferable
the form at
www.myanmarvisa.com and make sure you fill Flight
No. and Hotel you are staying (or the address) correctly
among other things. |
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5-Q
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Do we need to send our actual passports to you? |
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No. You do not need to send your passports at all but
passport copy by email. Just send us the application
form by email or fax (+95 1 204020 or 381200). |
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6-Q
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Are there any fees for your service? |
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Yes. Official visa fee is 30 United States Dollars. The
processing fees and documentation fees is 30 US$. We
start counting from the time we receive your form
submission or application email. (There can be a time
difference between sending email from your side and
receiving on our side. You should make sure we receive
your message.) |
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7-Q
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How can we pay? |
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You can pay by Paypal, Credit Card or bank transfer. You
can also pay cash on arrival. Our staff will be at the
Yangon Airport entrance to meet you and collect the
fees. He or She will take care of all your entry
procedure and you don’t have to wait in long queue.8.
How long will it take to get necessary documents from
you? It takes only 24 hours. |
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8-Q
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How long will it take to get necessary documents from
you? |
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It takes only 24 hours. |
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9-Q
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We heard that all Tourists have to pay 200 US$ to
exchange into FEC (foreign exchange certificates) Is it
true? |
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No. You don’t have to change 200 US$ into FEC anymore. |
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10-Q |
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How can we do if we are going to arrive at Mandalay
Airport? |
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The procedure is the same like in Yangon International
airport. You can also get visa on arrival at Mandalay
airport. |
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11-Q |
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How can we learn the status of the applied with your
services ? |
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Please send email to visa@mail4u.com.mm or
magadotravel@gmail.com |
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12-Q |
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Could you advise me how much money a visitor may need
for eating, fares, entry fees, souvenirs etc. for 15
days stay in Myanmar (apart from what I will pay for
Accommodations and Airfares)? |
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Minimum meals cost is 6 US$/meals -
Entrance Fees for most popular interesting places - 5
US$/place
Bagan Archaeological Zone Fees - 10 US$ + 3 US$ Museum
Entrance fees
Souvenir and other shopping fares is depends on your
demand - 200 ~300 US$
Normally 700
to 1000 US$ should be OK for 10 days tour. It depends on
your life style, of course. If you intend to buy
expensive gem stones (Burmese Ruby and Jade are famous),
you might need more. Check with your travel agent if you
can use your credit cards here. A few can manage that
for you. You may also call us MyanmarVisa at +
95-1-381200 if you need help. |
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13-Q |
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For obtaining Myanmar Business Visa, what are the
documents required? |
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The most important documents are your passport, photos,
endorsement letter from your company in Myanmar. |
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14-Q |
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I have a flight from Bangkok to Yangon and I need a
visa. Could I do it online? |
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Yes. You can do it online. Please send us details by
email or fill the form
here. |
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15-Q |
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What are the new rules regarding over-staying? |
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It is the same as previous rules. You have to pay USD3 per
day. |
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16-Q |
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Is it possible to get a visa entering at the border by
India and leaving at the border with Thailand? |
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If you are crossing border, you have to get the visa from
the Myanmar Embassy. And from India, you cannot enter
Myanmar by overland. |
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17-Q |
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I was wondering whether I need to fill in the form at
your website, if I want to apply for a visa on arrival,
or if i just got to fly to Yangon and fill it in over
there, |
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If you want to get the visa with our service, please fill
the form at our website. If you want to try it on your
own, you can fill it in at Yangon airport. |
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18-Q |
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I would like to know for certain if visa on arrival at
Yangon airport is definitely being given. |
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Yes. It is. |
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19-Q |
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Hi I was born in Burma but I am Canadian passport
holder. Can I get a visa on arrival (28days) at Yangon
airport? |
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Yes. You can get it at the airport. If you are Burma born,
you will be checked for black list prior to your visa
approval at the airport. |
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20-Q |
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After submitting online form, which email address should
I attach my passport copy? |
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Please send email to
magadotravel@gmail.com or
visa@mail4u.com.mm |
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21-Q |
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Can I get double or multiple entry visa on arrival? |
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Visa On Arrival is for only single entry visa. For double
or multiple entry, you have to go to Myanmar Embassy in
your country. |
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22-Q |
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I arrive in Yangon Airport, but I want to leave Myanmar
to Mae Sai (Thailand border crossing). Should I just
fill out the Visa on Arrival-form online and leave the
"Departure Flight number" blank? |
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Yes. You can do. But to leave Myanmar by border pass, it
is necessary to apply for permit. You have to mention
your tour program in details and a local guide must be
with you through the journey. |
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