Visa Inforamtion

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Visa Inforamtion

Types of Visa, Fees and Duration

Type of Visa Visa Length of Stay Fees (a) Gratis Diplomatic/ Official Courtesy Gratis Duration of Assignment Visa (b) Tourist Visa 600 (28) Days ZAR (c) Business Visa (Single) 750 – (70) Days ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Business Visa (Multiple) 3000 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 6000 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 9000 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. (d) Social Visa (Single) 750 -(70) Days ZAR -Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Social Visa (Multiple) 2250 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 4500 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days.

6500 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. (e) Religious Visa (Single) 750 – (70) Days ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Religious Visa (Multiple) 2250 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 4500 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 6500 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. (f) Transit Visa 300 24 Hours ZAR (g) Official Visa (Single) 750 – (70) Days ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Official Visa (Multiple) 3000 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. 6000 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days.

9000 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (70) days. (h) Employment Visa 750 -(70) Days ZAR -Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. (i) Education Visa (Single) 750 – Duration of (90) Days ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Education Visa (Multiple) 3000 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90) days. 6000 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90) days. 9000 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90) days. (j) Journalist Visa 600 28 Days ZAR (k) Crew Visa (Single) 750 – (90) Days ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Crew Visa ( Multiple) 3000 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90) days. 6000 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90)days. 5

9000 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (90) days. (l) Workshop / Seminar / 600 -(28) Days Meeting/Research Visa ZAR -Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations for Research purpose, but other types cannot apply. (m) Entry Visa (For Diplomatic Guests) 300 – (28) Days (Single) ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. Entry Visa (For Diplomatic Guests) 1500 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months ( Multiple) ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days. 3000 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days. 6000 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days. (n) Entry Visa (For Non-diplomatic Staff 300 – (28) Days and their Immediate Family Members) ZAR – Can apply stay extension according to the (Single) rules and regulations. Entry Visa (For Non-diplomatic Staff 900 – Duration of Validity: 3 Months and their Immediate Family Members)( ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. Multiple) – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days. 1800 – Duration of Validity: 6 Months ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days. 6

3500 – Duration of Validity: 1 year ZAR – Allow multiple entry and stay. – Can apply stay extension according to the rules and regulations. – Do not need to exit after staying (28) days.

Greater Mekong Subregion Cross-Border Transport Agreement – GMS CBTA Information for Myanmar-Thailand Border Crossing

 Myanmar-Thailand Agreement on Border Crossing was signed on (16.5.1997). According to the agreement, (3) Border Checkpoints were defined. Htee-Khee-Phunaron Border Checkpoint was extended on (28.8.2013) and (4) Thai Border Checkpoints were defined as International Border Checkpoints.  International Border Checkpoints are as followed:

(a) Tachikeik-Maesai (b) Myawaddy-Maesot (c) Kawthaung-Ranong (d) Htee Kee-Phunaron

 Myanmar-Thai Border Crossing Agreement which is amendment from original agreement was signed on (24.6.2016).  The above mentioned Myanmar-Thailand Border Checkpoints are allowed to enter for citizens of two countries and citizens of third countries who hold passport and visa and they are permitted to enter/ exit via at any International Entry/Exit points.  Starting from (1.9.2016), Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung International Land Border Checkpoints are allowed to enter/exit with e-Visa. 7

 Citizens of two countries who are living permanently within frontier district are also allowed to enter and exit with Border Pass (BP).  Citizens of two countries who are living permanently within Myanmar except frontier district and Myanmar Citizens who are holding the National Secrutiny card and Associated Citizen card, Naturalized Citizen Card are allowed to enter and exit with Temporary Border Pass (TBP).  Tourist Visa for citizens from (100) countries and Business Visa for citizens from (52) countries can be applied online as e visa. Myawaddy, Tackileik and Kaw Thaung International Border Checkpoints in Myanmar-Thailand border are allowed to enter with e-visa on (1.9.2016) besides Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw International Airports.

The Required Terms and Conditions for VISA ON ARRIVAL The applicant shall –

 Have a valid passport not expiring for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Myanmar.

 Bring two recent (4cm x 6cm) color photos taken within the past six months.

 Have the letter of invitation from the sponsoring company in the event of first trip of business study. (Stay cannot be extended.)

 Be required to produce copies of company registration/business license/ evidence of permission to do business issued by the ministries concerned together with the application if he is working in Myanmar.

 Fully mention the name of the factory, location, the sponsor and the position he holds if he is doing business with business visa. 8

 Apply for extension of visa with the recommendation of the ministries concerned as well as in accordance with the existing procedures if he is doing business with business visa.

 Produce letter of invitation by the ministries concerned if he is going to attend meetings, workshops, events and ceremonies.

 Not be allowed to engage in any sort of work with or without charges apart from the professions mentioned in the visa application form.

 Produce air ticket to the destination if he is applying for transit visa.

 Stay at the hotels, motels and guest houses holding legal licenses issued by Myanmar Government, and factories and workshops legally permitted as well as human dwellings; and exactly mention the address he will stay at.

 Make a promise to strictly abide by the existing laws, rules, procedures, orders and directives issued by Myanmar Government.

 Have under-seven-year-old children accompanying parents in the passport granted visa free of charge; be able to produce the evidence of parent-children relationship if the children are holding separate passport.

 Not be allowed to travel to the restricted areas without seeking prior permission.

 Report to the office of the township Immigration and National Registration Department concerned at which he stays within Myanmar mentioning the address of hotels, motels, guest houses, factories and workshops legally permitted as well as human dwellings. 9

 Depart to the country which he has traveled from by the arrangement of the airline he is using if he is denied entry.

 Abide by the decision of the On Arrival Visa Scrutiny and Issuing Team.

 Apply for Visa On Arrival at Airport Immigration Section obtaining the application form either from the airlines in Myanmar or the following website www.mip.gov.mm of the Ministry of Immigration and Population.

Greater Mekong Subregion Cross-Border Transport Agreement – GMS CBTA Information for Myanmar-Thailand Border Crossing

(a) Tachikeik-Maesai (b) Myawaddy-Maesot (c) Kawthaung-Ranong (d) Htee Kee-Phunaron

 Starting from (1.9.2016), Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung International Land Border Checkpoints are allowed to enter/exit with e-Visa.  Citizens of two countries who are living permanently within frontier district are also allowed to enter and exit with Border Pass (BP).  Citizens of two countries who are living permanently within Myanmar except frontier district and Myanmar Citizens who are holding the National Secrutiny card and Associated Citizen card, Naturalized Citizen Card are allowed to enter and exit with Temporary Border Pass (TBP).  Tourist Visa for citizens from (100) countries and Business Visa for citizens from (52) countries can be applied online as e visa. Myawaddy, Tackileik and Kaw Thaung International Border Checkpoints in Myanmar-Thailand border are allowed to enter with e-visa on (1.9.2016) besides Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw International Airports.

Areas that released from the restricted areas according to the Letter No. PaHtaYa/1-LaKhaRa(0443)Oo 1 (dated January 16, 2018) of Ministry of Home Affairs

(A) Mon State

 Kaw Lar Tha Mountain near Taungyi Village in Bilin Township, Kyaktaga Pagoda and Kyaukpi Image near Maelan village  Myatabeik Pagoda at NanKhae quarter in Thaton township  Waekali Natural Hot Spring in Thanbyuzayat Township, Pa Nga Sports and Recreation, Death Railway museum, Friendship War Cemetery, Kyaikkhami Pagoada and Setsae Beach

(B) Kayah State 11

 Demoso Township, Dawkalawdoo, Tani Lar Lae village at Dawkalawdoo village tract and Ngwetaung village in Ngwetaung village tract, Panpetruamku,Pampetsaunglu, Pampetpaemasaung, Panpetkataeku and Panpedawkee villages at Panpetruamku village tract  Urbans in Bawlakhae township, Pharsaung township and Maeseh township

Regarding Foreigners and Tourist travelling in the Country, Restricted Areas are as follow:

Kachin State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Putao Township 2. Machanbaw Township 3. Mansi Township 4. Momauk Township 5. Waingmaw Township

Areas needed permission

1. Naungmoon Township 2. Khaunglanphoo Township 3. Sumprabum Township 4. Phakant Township 5. Tanaing Township 6. Ingyanyan Township 7. Chiphwe Township 8. Hsotlaw Township 12

Kayah State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Dimawso Township 2. PhrusoTownship

Areas needed permission

1. Shardaw Township 2. Parsaung Township 3. Bawlakhe Township 4. Meisi Township

Kayin State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Kawkareik Township 2. Kyondoe Town 3. Hlaingbwe Township 4. Paingkyon Town 5. Shanywathit Town 6. Thandaunggyi Township 7. Leiktho Town 8. Bawgali Town

Areas needed permission

1. Kyarinseikkyi Township 2. Payarthonezu Town 3. Kyaidon Town 4. Pharpon Township 13

5. Kamamaung Town

Sagaing Division

Areas needed permission

1. Nanyun Township

Tanintharyi Division

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Bokepyin Township 2. Pyigyimandaing Town 3. Karathuri Town 4. Kyunsu Township

Bago Region

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Shwegyin Township

Mon State

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Bilin Township 2. Thaton Town 3. Ye Township

Areas needed permission

1. Kyaikemaraw Township 2. Thanbyuzayat Township

Shan State 14

Permitted in downtown but required permission in remote areas

1. Yatsauk Township 2. Loilin Township 3. Panglong Town 4. Namhsam Township 5. Kholan Town 6. Kunhing Township 7. Karli Town 8. Lechar Township 9. Linkhe Township 10. Mone Township 11. Lashio Township 12. Theinni Township 13. Tantyan Township 14. Kunlon Township 15. Mineye Township 16. Kyaukme Township 17. Hsipaw Township 18. Naung Hkio Township 19. Namtu Township 20. Namhsam Township 21. Momeik Township 22. Mabane Township 23. Minesat Township 24. Mine Tung Township 25. Makman Township

Areas needed permission

1. Kehsi Township 2. Mongkai Township 15

3. Mineshu Township 4. Minepan Township 5. Maukme Township 6. Manton Township 7. Laukine Township 8. Kongyan Township 9. Minelar (Special region – 4) 10. Naphang (Special region – 2) 11. Panwine (Special region – 2) 12. Pansan (Special region – 2) 13. Minemaw (Special region – 2)