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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit MM?

UK ordinary passport holders need a visa for Myanmar and must apply online for a tourist eVisa before travel — visa on arrival is not available. The eVisa costs USD 50, allows a single entry with a 28-day stay, and must be printed and presented at the border. A British (GB) ordinary passport holder visiting Myanmar (MM) for tourism must obtain a tourist eVisa in advance through the official Myanmar government portal (evisa.moip.gov.mm). The UK FCDO is explicit that a visa is mandatory and that visa on arrival is not available, so travelers must apply and receive approval before departure. The tourist eVisa is single-entry, valid for 90 days from the date of issue (i.e., you must enter within 90 days), and permits a stay of up to 28 days from arrival. The government fee is USD 50, payable online by card or Alipay. Standard processing is up to 3 working days, with a Tourist Express service available in about 24 hours. The eVisa is accepted at 3 international airports (Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw) and 5 designated land border checkpoints (Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung, Tamu, Rih Khaw Dar). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. The approval letter must be printed and shown at check-in and immigration. Note that Myanmar remains under conflict-related travel restrictions; the FCDO advises against travel to many areas, so travelers should check current FCDO advice before booking. Myanmar is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen/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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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist eVisa (apply online before travel)
Maximum stay
Up to 28 days from arrival
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50 (government fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 3 working days (regular); ~24 hours (Tourist Express)
standard track
Validity
Valid 90 days from issue; must enter within that window
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date in Myanmar and has a blank page.
· 6 months validity
/02
Go to the official eVisa portal
Apply only at the official Myanmar government site evisa.moip.gov.mm. Avoid third-party agents that add markups.
· evisa.moip.gov.mm
/03
Complete the tourist visa application
Fill in personal, passport, and travel details, and upload a recent passport-style photo and your passport bio-page.
· Photo required· Passport scan
/04
Pay the USD 50 fee online
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, or Alipay. Choose regular or Tourist Express processing.
· USD 50· Card or Alipay
/05
Wait for approval and print the letter
Receive the eVisa approval letter by email (about 3 working days, or ~24 hours for express). Print a paper copy.
· Print mandatory
/06
Enter via an approved port
Arrive at an eVisa-eligible airport (Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw) or designated land border and present the printed approval.
· 3 airports· 5 land borders
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
UK passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival
required
At least one blank passport page
recommended
Approved Myanmar tourist eVisa letter (printed)
required
Recent passport-style colour photo for the application
required
Onward or return flight ticket
recommended
Confirmed hotel / accommodation booking
recommended
Payment card (Visa/Mastercard/Amex/JCB) or Alipay for the fee
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance covering Myanmar
recommended
Check current FCDO travel advice for conflict-affected areas
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa government feeUSD 50Single-entry tourist eVisa, paid online
Tourist Express surchargeIncluded / variesFaster ~24h processing option offered on the official portal
Card payment surcharge~2-3%Possible bank/card processing charge on USD payment
Total estimateUSD 50USD 55incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Tourist Express
~24 hours
Faster service available 365 days a year for an additional charge.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access
UK ordinary passport holders cannot enter Myanmar without a pre-arranged visa; visa on arrival is not available.
High
/02
eVisa is the standard tourist route
Myanmar operates an official online tourist eVisa specifically for eligible nationalities including the UK.
High
/03
Printed approval must be presented
Travelers are turned away or fined if they cannot show the printed eVisa approval at the border.
Medium
/04
Entry restricted to designated ports
The eVisa is only valid at specific airports and land borders, not all crossings.
Medium
/05
Overstay penalties
Staying beyond 28 days leads to fines and possible detention.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Kingdom to Myanmar route verified
Confirmed via UK FCDO and the official Myanmar eVisa portal that UK ordinary passport holders need a single-entry tourist eVisa (USD 50, 28-day stay, 90-day validity); visa on arrival is not available.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can UK travelers get a visa on arrival in Myanmar?
No. The UK FCDO states clearly that you cannot obtain a visa on arrival. You must apply for and receive a tourist eVisa before you travel.
How long can I stay in Myanmar on a tourist eVisa?+
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/11 — Passport tools

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