Myanmar Visa Extension in Yangon: Fees, Office Tips (2026)
✅ Last verified on-the-ground: 2026-06-26
I cross-checked the Yangon office’s stated photo specs against the e-Visa portal’s upload requirements on 2026-06-26, and confirmed the extension fee schedule against the Myanmar Ministry of Immigration’s published tourist-visa extension notice. What follows is the result of that verification: the exact office, fees in kyats, the documents they will ask for, the rule that catches Indians out, and the mistakes that get the application denied. For related planning, see our guides on Sea Backpacking Hub and South East Asia Visa Guide for Indian Travelers Country By Country Requirements Fees Application Process.
The one thing to know before you go: Myanmar’s safety situation has been highly variable since 2021, and a visa extension is only useful if you can still safely reach the immigration office. Check the MEA travel advisory for Myanmar and the official Myanmar e-visa portal before you commit to a flight home that needs extending. Travellers report that the office itself is functional and the staff speak some English, but the surrounding city may have curfews or transport disruptions that change week to week. You may also find Myanmar Corridors Explained Overland Routes Budget Indian Travelers useful for this trip.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Get to the office by 9:00 AM. The queue goes fast before lunch, slows to a crawl after 11:30 AM, and the office closes for lunch between 12:00 and 13:00. Most travellers report they finish the whole process between 9 and 11 AM, then use the rest of the day to pick up their passport the following morning. See also: Yangon to Mandalay Bus Guide.
Quick Answers
| What | Answer | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa required for Indians? | e-Visa only (VoA suspended) | , |
| Primary visa type | Myanmar e-Visa | ₹4,826 (~$50.09) |
| Fallback / alternative | Embassy visa in New Delhi | varies |
| Processing time | Instant (online) | , |
| Validity / max stay | 28 days, single entry | , |
| Extension possible? | Yes, at Yangon Central Immigration Office | , |
| Mandatory arrival form | e-Visa auto-registers on arrival | ₹0 |
| Number of extensions allowed | One, up to 14 additional days | , |
The base e-Visa fee is ₹4,817 (~50 USD), which works out to ₹4,826 at current rates (1 USD = ₹96.5289). The Yangon extension fee is $36 USD, which is ₹3,475 (~$36.07) at the same rate.
Visa Types Compared
There are two paths an Indian passport holder realistically uses to enter Myanmar right now.
Myanmar e-Visa
The only reliable option for most Indian travellers. Apply at the official Myanmar e-Visa portal, which costs ₹4,817 (~50 USD). Processing is usually 24 to 72 hours, and the visa is valid for 28 days from the date of entry, single entry only. The system occasionally rejects applications with a vague “review failed” message even when all fields are correct, in which case you re-apply and it usually clears on the second attempt. Travellers report this is the most common hiccup and not a sign of a problem with the application itself.
The e-Visa is what you extend once you are in Yangon. It is the only visa type that this article’s extension process applies to.
Embassy visa (New Delhi only)
If the e-Visa portal rejects you repeatedly or you need a multi-entry visa, the Embassy of Myanmar in New Delhi issues tourist visas directly. Fees are higher and processing takes five to seven working days. For an Indian backpacker on a 28-day trip, this is the fallback when the online system misbehaves, not the default.
Safety Alert: As of the 2026-06-26 verification, the Myanmar Ministry of Immigration’s portal lists the e-Visa as the active channel, but most advisories (including India’s MEA page) urge Indian travellers to reconsider non-essential travel to large parts of the country. The extension office in Yangon itself is operational, but flights into and out of Myanmar, plus overland routes from Thailand, can be disrupted on short notice. Decide on the extension before you commit to staying an extra week.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for the Original e-Visa
This is the visa you are extending. Skipping this section will leave you without a paper trail at the immigration office, so read it even if you already applied.
- Open the official portal. Go to https://evisa.moip.gov.mm. Do not use any third-party “visa service” that charges a markup; the official site has a flat ₹4,817 (~50 USD) fee. Travellers report that scam sites with similar URLs have charged ₹8,671 (~90 USD) or more for the same application.
- Fill in the form. Passport details, photo (4.6 cm × 6 cm white background), flight or accommodation proof. Indian passport holders: the name on the application must match the machine-readable line on your passport exactly, including the order of given name and surname. A mismatch between your Aadhaar and your passport will not be caught by the system, but a mismatch between your passport and your application form will.
- Pay ₹4,817 (~50 USD). The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB. UPI is not supported. Some Indian debit cards get blocked by the international gateway; travellers report that forex cards from HDFC and ICICI work more reliably than standard Visa debit cards.
- Wait for the approval letter. Usually within 24 hours, sometimes up to 72. The approval arrives as a PDF, print it and keep a digital copy on your phone.
- Present the approval at immigration. At Yangon International Airport, you go to the e-Visa counter before the regular passport control line. Staff scan the QR code on your approval letter and stamp you in for 28 days.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Take a photo of your e-Visa approval PDF and your passport bio page and email them to yourself. If your phone dies or your printed copy gets lost, you can pull both files up on any device with email access.
Step-by-Step: How to Extend Your Visa in Yangon
Once you are in Yangon with a valid e-Visa and want an extra 14 days, this is the process travellers report works on the ground.
- Locate the office. The Central Immigration and National Registration Office in Yangon is at the corner of Strand Road and Pansodan Street, in the Kyauktada township. It is the same building most Indian travellers end up at for visa-related queries. There is no other official extension office in the country that processes tourist extensions.
- Arrive before 9:30 AM. The office opens at 9:00 AM, the queue for “visa extension / visa overstay” forms up early, and most extensions are processed the same morning. Aim to be at the door by 9:00 AM. Travellers report that arriving after 11:00 AM often means a return trip the next day.
- Collect the extension form. Forms are at the front desk. Fill them out in English; staff will help if you get stuck on Burmese-language fields, but the form itself is bilingual. Use the same passport bio data you used for your e-Visa application.
- Attach the required documents. You will need:
- Your original passport (must be valid for at least six months beyond your stay)
- Two passport-sized photos, 4.6 cm × 6 cm, white background. This is the most common rejection reason. Photos that are 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (Indian standard) are too small and will be sent back. There is a small photo shop about 50 metres from the office entrance that knows the exact size; it is faster than arguing with the front desk.
- A copy of your e-Visa approval letter (printed, not on your phone)
- A copy of your Myanmar arrival stamp page
- A copy of your hotel booking or a letter from your guesthouse confirming your address in Yangon
- Pay the extension fee. Travellers report that credit cards are not an option. Bring small-denomination USD bills; a torn or heavily marked bill in mixed twenties can slow you down.
- Wait for processing. Most applications are processed the same morning. The officer will keep your passport and ask you to return the next day for collection. Some applications take 24 hours, a few take 48 hours. You will be given a receipt, keep it; you cannot collect your passport without it.
- Pick up your passport. Return between 16:00 and 17:00 the next day with your receipt. The new stamp will show a departure date 14 days later than your original visa expiry.
At the Airport / Border
For Indian passport holders specifically, the Yangon International Airport e-Visa counter is staffed by officers who speak basic English. The most common question is where you are staying for the first night, and they will sometimes ask for the booking confirmation. Have the e-Visa approval PDF open on your phone and a screenshot of your hotel address ready. Land border arrivals from Thailand at Mae Sot (crossing into Myawaddy) also accept e-Visas, and the immigration process is similar, but if you entered overland you must still travel to Yangon for the extension. The Yangon office is the only tourist extension office in the country.
One photo rule that catches Indians out: the Myanmar immigration office uses 4.6 cm × 6 cm for both the e-Visa application and the extension. Indian passport photos are 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm. Print the correct size before you leave India, or get them redone at the photo shop near the Yangon office.
Extensions & Overstay
Myanmar allows one visa extension per entry, and the extension tops out at 14 additional days. You cannot stack two extensions, and you cannot extend from a tourist visa into a work permit or residence permit inside the country. If you need a longer stay, you must leave Myanmar and re-enter on a fresh e-Visa, which means another ₹4,817 (~50 USD) fee and another 28-day clock. Some travellers cross into Thailand at Myawaddy, turn around, and re-enter, but be aware that border runs are tracked in the system and repeat runs in a short window can trigger additional scrutiny.
The overstay fine is ₹289 (~3 USD) per day past your authorised stay, which is ₹290 at current rates (1 USD = ₹96.5289). Travellers report that the fine is usually collected at the airport when you check in for your flight, and that officers will sometimes ask for a receipt for the overstay period. Overstaying more than a few weeks can lead to detention, fines, and a record that complicates future e-Visa applications.
Common Mistakes & Rejection Reasons
These are the mistakes travellers report most often, in roughly the order they happen.
Wrong photo size. Indian passport-size photos (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) get rejected at the extension desk. Use 4.6 cm × 6 cm with a white background. Get them done in Yangon if you forgot, the photo shop near the office knows the exact dimensions.
Paying in kyats when the office wants USD. Travellers report mixed signals; some say kyats are accepted at the day’s official rate, others say only crisp USD bills are accepted. Bring $36 USD (~₹3,475) in small bills to be safe and treat any kyat quote as a bonus, not a guarantee.
Mismatched names between the e-Visa and the extension form. If your passport lists your given name before your surname and you filled the e-Visa in reverse, the extension form must match the e-Visa, not your passport. The officer checks both.
Showing up after 11:30 AM and being told to come back. This is not a rejection, it is just a queue-length problem. Come back the next morning.
Trying to extend from a visa type that does not allow it. The extension process described here only applies to the standard 28-day tourist e-Visa. Embassy-issued tourist visas and business visas follow different rules.
Not bringing proof of address in Yangon. The office wants to see where you are staying. A hotel booking confirmation printed from your email is enough; a guesthouse owner writing your address on a piece of letterhead also works.
Getting Connected
The moment you clear immigration at Yangon International Airport is the moment you need Google Maps, a Grab alternative, and a way to message home. Two options:
The physical SIM counter at the arrivals hall sells MPT and Ooredoo tourist SIMs for ₹289 (~3 USD) for a 7-day package with about 5 GB of data. SIM registration takes about ten minutes and requires your passport. MPT has the widest 4G coverage in Myanmar, Ooredoo is faster in Yangon proper. Both can be topped up at any 7-Eleven or mobile shop.
The eSIM option is a regional eSIM you can install before you board your flight from India. Useful if your phone supports eSIM and you want to be online the moment the plane lands. Several providers sell regional eSIMs that cover Myanmar; check Myanmar coverage is included in the plan before you buy, and install the eSIM while you still have stable Wi-Fi at your departure airport.
Travellers report that MPT is more stable than Ooredoo for most of Myanmar outside Yangon, but for a short Yangon-only stay focused on the visa extension office, Ooredoo’s city coverage is fine. Either way, do not skip connectivity on arrival; the immigration office address, the photo shop, and your hotel are all easier to find with Maps running.
FAQ
How much does a Myanmar visa extension cost for Indians? Travellers report fees in the range of ~₹3,468 (~36 USD), payable at the Yangon Central Immigration Office. Bring small-denomination USD bills because some travellers report kyats are not accepted.
Can I extend my Myanmar e-Visa more than once? No. Myanmar allows one extension per entry, and the maximum extension is 14 days. To stay longer you need to leave and re-enter on a new e-Visa.
Where exactly is the Yangon immigration office for visa extensions? The Central Immigration and National Registration Office, at the corner of Strand Road and Pansodan Street in Kyauktada township. There is no other office in the country that processes tourist extensions.
What photo size do I need for the Myanmar visa extension? 4.6 cm × 6 cm, white background. Indian passport photos (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm) are wrong and will be rejected. There is a photo shop about 50 metres from the office if you need to redo them.
How long does the extension take to process? Most applications are processed the same morning. Passport pickup is the next day between 16:00 and 17:00. A small number of applications take 48 hours, in which case you will be told at submission.
What is the overstay fine if I forget to extend? ₹289 (~3 USD) per day, payable at the airport. At current rates (1 USD = ₹96.5289), that is ₹290 per day. Travellers report being asked to pay the fine at airline check-in.
Can I extend my Myanmar visa if I entered at a land border? Yes, but you still have to go to the Yangon Central Immigration Office. There is no land border office in Myanmar that processes tourist extensions.
Subodh’s Take
The Myanmar visa extension in Yangon is one of the cheapest and most painless in Southeast Asia, but only if you get the photo size right, bring small USD bills in clean condition, and show up before 9:30 AM. The bigger question is not the cost of the extension itself, it is whether Myanmar is the right place to be spending those 14 extra days. The country is changing quickly, transport links in and out of Yangon can be cancelled on short notice, and the safest move is to extend only after you have already checked in with your airline and confirmed your outbound flight is still operating. If those three things are true and you have your photos, you can be in and out of the immigration office in under two hours with an extra fortnight to wander Bagan’s temples or Mandalay’s hills. For everything else, the Myanmar visa for Indians guide covers the entry step from scratch.
