The Visa forms are in Microsoft Word format and any computer which has MS Word 97 or above installed on their machine can open these files and print them out. These then need to be filled in and sent to Myanmar Embassy in Canberra with the Visa Application Fee and Return Post Envelope.

Overland Entry is permitted for Tourists with visas at Tachileik, Three Pagoda Pass, Myawaddy and Kawthaung Checkpoints along Myanmar-Thai border. Visas must be obtained prior to travel and dates must be supplied.

Please give appropriate time to issue visas (please ensure all information, forms etc. are supplied at time of application). In case of urgency, please contact the Embassy. If these requirements are not followed, the issuance of visas will be delayed.

At present, credit cards cannot be used in Myanmar. It is recommended that you take US$ cash or Euro cash to convert your expenses whilst in Myanmar.

NOTE:

Former Myanmar citizens and their family members including those born in Australia must also apply ENTRY/SOCIAL VISIT VISA.

TOURIST VISA

TOURISTS WISHING TO TRAVEL TO MYANMAR FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES:
A. FULLY BOOKED PRE-PAID PACKAGE TOURS
B. FOREIGN INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS

PAYMENTS:     Visa Fees may be paid by cash, money order, bank cheque or company cheque only, payable to "Embassy of Myanmar":               (PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)

A.  PACKAGE TOUR VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS : VALID FOR ENTRY INTO MYANMAR WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE FOR MAXIMUM STAY OF 28 DAYS

-     Valid passport with blank pages

-     TWO Tourist visa application forms per person (Colour photos only)

-     THREE passport size photographs per person

-     Confirmation of booked pre-paid package tour in writing giving full details of tour and dates

-     Letter giving departure date from Australia (provide daytime contact phone number)

-     Visa fee of A$ 35.00 per person (see above)

-     Return self-addressed pre-paid envelope or courier bag (SAFE SUBMISSION & RETURN OF PASSPORTS IS APPLICANTS' RESPONSIBILITY)

B.   INDEPENDENT TRAVELLER VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: VALID FOR ENTRY INTO MYANMAR WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE FOR A STAY OF 28 DAYS:

-     Valid passport with blank pages

-     TWO Tourist visa application forms per person

-     THREE passport size photographs per person (Colour photos only)

-     Letter giving departure date from Australia and Entry & Departure dates for Myanmar (provide daytime contact phone number)

-     Visa fee of A$ 35.00 per person (see above)

-     Return self-addressed pre-paid envelope or courier bag (SAFE SUBMISSION & RETURN OF PASSPORTS IS APPLICANTS' RESPONSIBILITY)

BUSINESS VISA

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: FORMS MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED IF NECESSARY)

-     TWO Business/Entry Visa Application Forms per person to be completed in full

-     THREE passport-size photographs per person

-     Valid passport ( blank page necessary for visa stamp )

-     Visa Fee of A$ 65.00 per person to be paid by cash, money order, bank cheque or company cheque : Payable to " EMBASSY OF MYANMAR "
(PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)

-     Letter of invitation from Myanmar Organization/Company

-     Covering letter from applicants' company requesting visa issuance, giving the following information
· Type of business, applicant's name, passport number & position in company
· Name of Myanmar organization/company where business/discussions are to be held
· Travel dates giving departure date from Australia & flights & dates in & out of Myanmar

-     Return self-addressed pre-paid envelope or courier bag (SAFE SUBMISSION & RETURN OF PASSPORTS IS APPLICANTS' RESPONSIBILITY)

Please allow sufficient time for processing of visa. Visas are issued for a stay in Myanmar of 10 weeks and are valid for entry within three months from date of issue.

NOTE : MULTIPLE JOURNEY ENTRY VISAS – Companies with established long-term ongoing business in Myanmar may apply for a Multiple Journey Entry visa for their personnel, valid for a period of 12 months for as many entries as necessary:

Company letter & invitation must request MJEV and state reason, it is necessary
Multiple Journey Entry Visa Fee A$ 325.00 per person (conditions as above)
Follow other instructions as per business visa

MEDITATION VISA

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: FORMS MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED IF NECESSARY)

-     THREE Meditation Visa Application Forms per person to be completed in full

-     THREE Forms of Application for the Study of the Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar

-     SIX passport-size photographs per person

-     Sponsorship Letter from the Meditation Centre in Myanmar

-     Personal Declaration stating that you will abide by the rules and regulations, acts and directives adopted by the Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana

Upon receipt of your initial application by the Embassy, it will be referred to the relevant authorities in Myanmar for approval.

Please ensure that your complete address and contact phone numbers are included with your application.

When the Embassy has approval to issue your Meditation visa, the Embassy will contact you and you will need to send the following:

-     TWO Meditation Visa Application Forms per person to be completed in full

-     THREE passport-size photographs per person

-     Valid passport ( blank page necessary for visa stamp )

-     Visa Fee of A$ 65.00 per person to be paid by cash, money order, bank cheque or company cheque : Payable to " EMBASSY OF MYANMAR "
(PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)

-     Letter giving departure date from Australia

-     Return self-addressed pre-paid envelope or courier bag (SAFE SUBMISSION & RETURN OF PASSPORTS IS APPLICANTS' RESPONSIBILITY)

As the granting of approval can take some time, the Embassy suggests that you make application well in advance of proposed travel.

ENTRY/SOCIAL VISIT VISA

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: FORMS MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED IF NECESSARY)

-     TWO Entry/Social Visit Visa Application Forms per person to be completed in full

-     FOUR passport-size photographs per person (Colour photos only)

-     Valid passport ( blank page necessary for visa stamp )

-     Visa Fee of A$ 65.00 per person to be paid by cash, money order, bank cheque or company cheque : Payable to " EMBASSY OF MYANMAR "
(PERSONAL CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)

-     Letter from applicants requesting visa and stating travel dates to Myanmar & flights (please include your daytime phone number)

-     Return self-addressed pre-paid envelope or courier bag (SAFE SUBMISSION & RETURN OF PASSPORTS IS APPLICANTS' RESPONSIBILITY)

 Notes:

1.   The visa is valid for entry into Myanmar within three months from date of issue. Period of stay is four weeks.

2.   Applications should be sent to Embassy at least four weeks before intended departure from Australia.

3.   In addition to the above requirements, applicants who have not been issued with a Myanmar visa in Canberra before should submit one fully completed MYANMAR LANGUAGE FORM with your original Myanmar Travel Document (Passport or Certificate of Identity) and a copy of your Australian Citizenship Certificate. If you find any difficulties or any queries, please contact the Embassy.

4.   Applicants who have been granted a visa in Canberra previously (since 1991) should complete one 8 question English form in addition to other requirements. If you have a new passport, please photocopy old passport & visa for reference.

5.   If these requirements are not followed in full, the issuance of visas will be delayed.

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