Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit MM?
UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Myanmar. The simplest option is the official Myanmar tourist eVisa: 50 USD, single entry, up to 28 days stay, valid 90 days from issue, typically issued within about 3 working days. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder cannot enter Myanmar visa-free and there is no visa-on-arrival channel for UAE nationals for general tourism. The recommended and most convenient route is the official Myanmar tourist eVisa, applied for online at evisa.moip.gov.mm before travel. The tourist eVisa costs 50 USD, is single entry, permits a maximum stay of 28 days (non-extendable), and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, meaning you must enter Myanmar within that window. Standard processing is around 3 working days, though many applications are approved faster. Applicants need a passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, a recent passport-style photo, confirmed onward/return travel and accommodation details, and must enter through approved international entry points (Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports). As an alternative, the Myanmar Consulate General in Dubai issues a traditional sticker tourist visa (AED 150, 28 days), but it explicitly recommends applying for the eVisa online. No visa-free or visa-waiver agreement currently applies to UAE ordinary passports for Myanmar tourism, so a pre-arranged visa is mandatory. Myanmar is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen and ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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