Myanmar Visa for Indians: Fees, Rules & How to Apply (2026)
✅ Last verified on-the-ground: 2026-06-26
Indians need a visa before flying into Myanmar, and the e-Visa at ₹4,817 (~50 USD) is the only reliable option; VoA is suspended. The application takes five minutes on the official portal with approval in three working days. This article covers airport and land border entry, fees in rupees, and how to extend a 28-day stay.
For broader regional planning, see the Southeast Asia visa guide for Indian travellers and the Sea Backpacking Hub.
Quick Answers
| What | Answer | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa required for Indians? | Yes, visa required in advance | , |
| Primary visa type | e-Visa (online, ₹4,817 (~50 USD)) | ₹4,826 (~$50.09) |
| Fallback / alternative | Embassy visa (Delhi / Kolkata), no VoA | ₹4,826 (~$50.09)+ courier |
| Processing time | 3 working days | , |
| Validity / max stay | 28 days from entry, single entry | , |
| Extension possible? | Yes, at Yangon or Mandalay immigration | 36,000 MMK + 3 USD/day |
| Mandatory arrival form | None (registration card at counter) | , |
At current rates (1 USD = ₹96.5289), 50 USD = ₹4,826. The Myanmar Kyat officially trades around 1 MMK = ₹0.0482, so 36,000 MMK ≈ ₹1,735.
Visa Types Compared
e-Visa (the default for almost everyone)
This is what you should apply for unless you have a specific reason not to. Apply at the official portal evisa.moip.gov.mm, pay ₹4,817 (~50 USD) by Visa or MasterCard, upload a passport-style photo and a scan of your bio page, and you’ll get an approval letter by email within three working days. Print it, carry it with your passport, and present both at the immigration counter on arrival. It’s valid for 28 days from your date of entry, single entry, and you can enter only at Yangon, Mandalay, or Naypyidaw airports, plus the three approved land borders (Moreh-Tamu, Tachileik, and Kawthaung). The fee is ₹4,817 (~50 USD) regardless of which entry point you use.
Visa on Arrival (currently suspended)
Worth flagging because older blog posts and forum threads from before 2021 still recommend it. Myanmar paused VoA for Indian (and most other) nationals during the pandemic, and the suspension is still in effect as of the [last verified date] above. Travellers report some success stories at land borders where local officials have discretion, but this is not a reliable plan. Assume VoA is not available and apply for the e-Visa in advance.
Embassy Visa (the fallback)
If your application gets stuck on the e-Visa portal (the system occasionally rejects photos for opaque reasons), or if you need to enter via a border that’s not on the e-Visa approved list, you’ll need to apply at the Myanmar Embassy in Delhi or the Consulate in Kolkata. Same fee (₹4,817 (~50 USD)), same 28-day duration, but you’ll need to courier your passport in and wait roughly 5 to 7 working days. Only worth the hassle if the e-Visa is genuinely not working for you.
For a country-by-country comparison, see the South-Southeast Asia visa guide for Indian travellers.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Use only the official portal above. Several third-party sites copy the application form and charge a ₹1,927-₹2,890 (~20-30 USD) “service fee” for the same ₹4,817 (~50 USD) government visa. The government’s site doesn’t charge anything on top of the visa fee.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
The e-Visa application takes about ten minutes if your documents are ready. Here’s the exact sequence.
- Check your passport validity. You need at least six months validity from your date of entry, plus two blank pages. Indian passports issued within the last decade are fine; older renewals sometimes run short on blank pages after visa stamps from earlier trips.
- Get your photo ready. Passport-size, white background, taken within the last six months, JPEG format, under 2 MB. A studio shot works, but so does a clean phone photo against a white wall in daylight. The portal’s photo checker is strict; travellers report rejections for shadows on the face or a slightly off-white background.
- Scan your passport bio page. JPEG or PDF, under 1 MB. Just the photo page, not the whole passport.
- Go to evisa.moip.gov.mm. Fill in the form: name exactly as in passport, passport number, date of birth, nationality, intended arrival date, port of entry, accommodation address in Myanmar (a hotel name is fine even if you haven’t booked yet), and a contact email.
- Pay 50 USD. Visa or MasterCard only. At 1 USD = ₹96.5289, the fee is ₹4,826. Some Indian cards get a foreign transaction fee of 1 to 3 percent from the issuing bank; budget an extra ₹100-₹150 (~$1.04-$1.56) for that.
- Wait for approval. Three working days is the standard; travellers report it often arrives in under 24 hours. The letter comes as a PDF attachment. Print it in colour if you can, and carry a printed copy plus a soft copy on your phone.
- On arrival, present your passport, the printed e-Visa letter, and your return or onward ticket. The officer will stamp your entry, hand back the passport, and you’re in.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Apply at least a week before your flight, not three days. If your photo gets rejected, you’ll need time to fix it and resubmit, and portal support replies slowly. There’s no express or rush option.
At the Airport / Border
At Yangon or Mandalay airport:
The e-Visa line is usually separate from the visa-free / ASEAN line, and signs in English will point you to it. Officers ask for the printed approval letter, your passport, and proof of onward travel (a return flight to India or an onward flight to Bangkok / Singapore is enough; travellers also use a bus ticket out, but this is hit-or-miss and depends on the officer). The most common question is about your itinerary and where you’re staying on the first night. The whole process, from desk to baggage hall, usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, longer if you arrive in the same window as a Bangkok or Singapore flight.
At the Moreh-Tamu land border (Manipur side):
This is the overland route most Indian travellers ask about. The Moreh border is on the approved e-Visa entry list, but the experience is different from the airport. You’ll need:
- Printed e-Visa approval letter (the same one you use at airports).
- Passport with six months validity and two blank pages.
- Proof of accommodation in Myanmar; a hotel booking in Mandalay or Imphal-side documentation of your onward plan is usually enough.
- An Indian driving licence or voter ID as supporting ID (not strictly required, but travellers report border officials sometimes ask for a secondary ID).
The Moreh crossing itself is open roughly 6 AM to 5 PM IST on the Indian side, with Myanmar-side processing hours slightly shorter. Plan to cross in the morning. The road on the Myanmar side from Tamu to Kalay and onward to Monywa or Mandalay is rough, and you should assume your Indian SIM won’t work once you cross (Telenor / Jio / Airtel have no roaming agreement with Myanmar operators). See the Myanmar corridors explained for the full overland breakdown.
Safety Alert: The Manipur border region has seen periodic tension, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs maintains a travel advisory that should be checked before any overland crossing. Foreign travellers report long waits, document checks by both sides, and occasional last-minute refusals of entry on the Myanmar side. Before booking, read the current MEA advisory at mea.gov.in and the Myanmar government’s own advisories. Do not assume the rules from your last visit still apply.
At Tachileik (from Chiang Rai, Thailand) and Kawthaung (from Ranong, Thailand):
Both are on the e-Visa approved list. Tachileik is the busier of the two and has a more established e-Visa process. Kawthaung is a small ferry crossing, slower but fine for travellers continuing overland toward Yangon.
Extensions & Overstay
You can extend the standard 28-day e-Visa at the Yangon or Mandalay immigration office. The process is:
- Apply in person at the immigration office in your current city.
- Bring your passport, the original e-Visa approval letter, proof of accommodation, and a passport photo.
- Pay the extension fee: 36,000 MMK (about ₹1,735 (~$18.01)) for the administrative charge, plus 3 USD per day you want to extend. At 1 USD = ₹96.5289, that’s ₹290 per day on top of the base fee.
Extensions are typically granted for up to 14 days at a time, and you can apply multiple times up to a total stay of 90 days in most cases. Apply at least three working days before your current visa expires. Walk-ins are accepted but processing is slower. For the exact Yangon office procedure, see the Myanmar visa extension in Yangon guide.
Overstay penalties:
Overstaying your 28 days costs ₹289 (~3 USD) per day in fines, the same rate as the extension fee, but with additional consequences: a flag on your immigration record, possible detention and deportation at your own cost, and a blacklist that can block future Myanmar visas. Don’t overstay. The fine structure is a flat ₹289 (~3 USD) per day, but the practical cost of getting detained at Yangon airport while checking in for your return flight is far higher than just applying for the extension on time.
Common Mistakes & Rejection Reasons
1. Photo fails the portal’s automated check.
This is the single most common reason applications get stuck. The portal’s checker rejects photos with shadows, off-white backgrounds, the wrong aspect ratio, or files over 2 MB. Solution: take a fresh photo against a plain white wall in daylight, crop to passport size (roughly 413 x 531 pixels at 300 dpi), and save as a JPEG under 1 MB. If the portal keeps rejecting, the official portal has a help email; replies take 2 to 3 days.
2. Name doesn’t match between passport and Aadhaar.
The e-Visa portal uses your passport name verbatim. Travellers report being flagged when the spelling or the order of given/family names differs between their passport, Aadhaar, and the application form. Match the passport exactly, including any middle names, even if your Aadhaar omits them.
3. Applying through a third-party “visa service” website.
Several sites mirror the form and add a ₹1,927-₹2,890 (~20-30 USD) markup. They are not affiliated with the Myanmar government and add no value. Use only evisa.moip.gov.mm. If a Google result leads to a different-looking portal, it’s a third-party reseller, ignore it.
4. Crossing at a land border that’s not on the e-Visa approved list.
The e-Visa is valid at Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw airports, plus the Moreh-Tamu, Tachileik, and Kawthaung land borders. If you cross at, say, Htiki or any other informal crossing, even with a valid e-Visa, you can be turned back. Indian travellers coming from Thailand sometimes mistakenly try the Myawaddy crossing (Mae Sot side), which is not on the e-Visa list and requires a separate process. Check the approved list on the official portal before you travel.
5. Forgetting to print the approval letter.
The approval comes as an email with a PDF attachment. Officers at Yangon airport sometimes accept a phone-screen version, but the Moreh and Tachileik borders strictly require a printed colour copy. Carry two prints to be safe.
Getting Connected
Once you clear immigration, you’ll want data immediately. The two main tourist SIM options at Yangon and Mandalay airports are MPT and Ooredoo, both available at the airport counter for around ₹289 (~3 USD) for a 7-day tourist pack with roughly 5 GB of data. At 1 USD = ₹96.5289, that’s ₹290. The airport price is slightly higher than downtown, but the convenience is worth it on arrival day. ESIM support is limited on Myanmar networks, so most travellers end up with a physical SIM. If you’d rather have data active before you land, Get Nomad eSIM is a reliable Southeast Asia regional option that works across Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia on the same plan.
FAQ
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa before arrival. The e-Visa at ₹4,817 (~50 USD) is the standard option, valid for 28 days, single entry. Visa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Can I get a Myanmar visa on arrival with an Indian passport?
No. VoA is suspended for Indian nationals as of the verification date above. Apply online for the e-Visa in advance.
How many blank passport pages do I need for Myanmar?
Two blank pages is the official minimum. The e-Visa stamp plus any exit stamp needs the space, and overland crossings sometimes use a second page for immigration forms.
How long does the Myanmar e-Visa take to process for Indians?
Three working days is standard, often faster. Apply at least a week before your flight to leave room for a resubmission if your photo gets rejected.
Can Indians cross into Myanmar by land from India?
Yes, via the Moreh-Tamu border in Manipur, but only with a valid e-Visa in hand. Print the approval letter, carry a secondary ID, and cross in the morning before the Myanmar-side processing hours end. The road from Tamu into Myanmar is rough; plan the onward journey in advance. For the full corridor guide, see Myanmar corridors explained.
Can I extend my Myanmar e-Visa?
Yes, at the Yangon or Mandalay immigration office. The extension costs 36,000 MMK (around ₹1,735 (~$18.01)) plus ₹289 (~3 USD) per day. Apply at least three working days before your current visa expires.
Is Myanmar safe for Indian travellers right now?
This needs to be checked before you book. The situation in Myanmar has been highly variable, with regional advisories changing often. Before any trip, read the current Indian Ministry of External Affairs advisory at mea.gov.in and the Myanmar government’s own travel advisories. Conditions can change between when this article was verified and when you travel. For solo female travellers specifically, see the solo female travel in Myanmar guide.
Subodh’s Take
Myanmar’s e-Visa is one of the simpler Southeast Asia applications for Indians. The portal works, the fee is a flat ₹4,817 (~50 USD) with no surprise charges, and approval usually arrives faster than the three-day estimate. Where travellers lose time and money is on two things: applying through third-party reseller sites that add a ₹1,927-₹2,890 (~20-30 USD) markup, and assuming the Moreh border will be straightforward because it’s right there on the map. The border is workable, but it requires the same e-Visa plus printed documents plus a realistic plan for the rough road on the Myanmar side. Budget two days of buffer in your itinerary for any overland crossing, and don’t try to push a same-day connection into Mandalay or Yangon. If you’re flying, the airport process is genuinely painless, and 28 days is enough for most Bagan-Inle-Mandalay loops. If you need longer, the extension process is straightforward and the per-day fee is reasonable. The bigger question for any Indian traveller right now is whether the timing is right to visit at all, and that’s a question only the current MEA advisory can answer for your specific dates.
