Myanmar introduced the e-visa system on 1 September 2014 and citizens of most EU countries plus the likes of Canada and Australia were eligible to apply. The ministry’s website has an up-to-date listing of countries whose nationals qualify.
Myanmar e-visas are for tourism purposes only and are valid for a single entry with a maximum stay of 28 days. When the e-visa system went live, Yangon International Airport was the only recognised entry point that travellers could use. The Immigration and Population Ministry added two more airports on 2 January and these are Mandalay and Naypyidaw.
The cost of an e-visa is US$50 from the ministry’s official website. Travellers have to fill in an online application form, attach a passport size photograph to it and pay with an international credit card. After five days, the ministry issues an approval letter which travellers exchange for a visa at one of the three authorised airports.
Myanmar increases number of e-visa nations
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Myanmar increased the number of nations whose citizens can apply for e-visas to 100 with effect from 2 January. Among the 32 nations added to the eligibility list by the Immigration and Population Ministry were African counties such as Ghana and Cameroon as well as Uzbekistan, Georgia and South Africa.