Indians need a visa for Myanmar in 2026 — tourist eVisa is USD 50 for 28 days, valid 90 days, processed in 3-5 days. Visa on arrival only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports for select categories.
Cover image: Bagan pagodas at sunrise with hot-air balloons over Myanmar — photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Indians need a visa for Myanmar in 2026. The standard tourist route is the eVisa — USD 50, 28 days stay, single entry, valid 90 days from approval — applied online and approved in 3-5 working days. Visa on arrival for tourists is not guaranteed and is limited to Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports for specific categories, so flying without a pre-approved eVisa risks being denied boarding.
Myanmar reopened eVisa processing for most nationalities including India, and the rules are stable in 2026. For Indian travellers comparing Southeast Asian options, Myanmar is stricter than Thailand’s visa-free entry but similar to Vietnam’s 90-day eVisa. Get the eVisa before you book non-refundable flights.
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar?
Yes, for every category — tourist, business, transit. Exemptions do not apply to Indian ordinary passports. The tourist eVisa is the default:
- Fee: USD 50 (business eVisa USD 70, transit USD 20, express adds USD 6).
- Stay: 28 days from entry, single entry.
- Validity: 90 days from approval — enter within that window.
- Processing: 3 working days normal, often 3-5; express 24 hours where offered.
- Entry points: Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports; land borders at Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung and Rihkhawdar-Zokhawthar (India-Myanmar) when permits allow; sea at Yangon.
Business eVisa allows 70 days stay, transit 24 hours. All require a passport valid 6 months beyond entry with at least one blank page.
Can Indians get visa on arrival?
Technically, visa on arrival exists at the three international airports, but for tourists it is unreliable and often limited to business, crew and transit with prior invitation or company letters. Airlines flying to Yangon check for an eVisa approval letter at boarding in Delhi, Kolkata or Bangkok — without it you may be offloaded. The safe advice for 2026: do not rely on VOA for tourism. Apply for the eVisa at myanmar-evisa.gov.mm (the official portal) and carry a printed approval.
How to apply for a Myanmar eVisa from India
- Go to the official portal and select Tourist eVisa. Fill passport details exactly as printed.
- Upload a recent colour photo (4.8 x 3.8 cm, white background, under 2 MB) and a passport bio-page scan.
- Enter arrival date, entry airport or border, and accommodation address — a hotel booking or host address is required.
- Pay USD 50 by Visa/Mastercard/JCB. Save the application ID.
- Wait 3-5 days. On approval, print the approval letter — immigration will stamp the visa on arrival.
Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds (USD 300-500 or equivalent) handy — officers may ask. For families, each traveller including children needs a separate eVisa.
Fees, validity and extensions
| Visa type | Fee (USD) | Stay | Validity | Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa | 50 | 28 days | 90 days from approval | Single |
| Business eVisa | 70 | 70 days | 90 days | Single |
| Transit eVisa | 20 | 24 hours | 90 days | Single |
| VOA (airports, categories vary) | 50-70 | 28-70 days | On arrival | Single |
Extensions are possible at the Myanmar Immigration office in Yangon but require in-person application and are not guaranteed for tourists. Overstaying attracts a USD 3 per day fine plus visa complications for future trips. For most holidays, keep the itinerary within 28 days and exit on time.
Land borders from India — what Indian travellers must know
The Moreh-Tamu (Manipur) and Zokhawthar-Rihkhawdar (Mizoram) crossings are open with restrictions. Even with an eVisa, land entry needs a special permit and escort in some sectors due to security conditions in Chin and Sagaing states. Check the Ministry of External Affairs and Myanmar Embassy in New Delhi advisories within two weeks of travel — permits and curfews change. For first-time visitors, flying via Yangon or Mandalay is simpler and avoids land-permit paperwork.
Myanmar’s tourism is recovering around Bagan, Yangon and Inle Lake, but some areas remain off-limits. Carry passport copies at all times, respect photography bans at military sites, and avoid night travel on rural roads. Compared with Cambodia’s eVisa or Laos’ eVisa or VOA, Myanmar’s process is similar in cost but stricter on entry-point compliance — stick to the airport or border printed on your approval letter.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for all purposes including tourism. The easiest is the tourist eVisa (USD 50, 28 days stay, 90-day validity, single entry) applied online before travel.
Can Indians get visa on arrival in Myanmar?
Visa on arrival is limited to Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports, and mainly for business and transit categories. Tourist VOA is not reliably available — get an eVisa before you fly.
What documents do Indians need for a Myanmar eVisa?
Passport valid 6 months beyond entry with one blank page, a recent colour photo, return or onward ticket, hotel booking, and a fee of USD 50 by card. Approval takes 3-5 working days; print the approval letter.
Can Indians enter Myanmar by land from India?
The land borders at Moreh-Tamu and Zokhawthar-Rih are sensitive and require special permits beyond a standard eVisa. Most Indian tourists fly into Yangon or Mandalay on the eVisa, which covers air, land and sea ports listed on the approval.
