Work and business visa

Foreign investors, foreign workers and their families must obtain business visas before entering Myanmar.

There are three ways to apply for a business visa:

1. at the embassies of Myanmar of the respective countries;
2. get an electronic visa  (eVisa);
3. at the airport on arrival.

This visa is a one-time Visa with a validity period of 70 days, but it can be extended for a period of 3, 6 or 12 months. At the same time as the extended visa, you must apply for a work permit for the same period as the visa validity period.

The applicant is only allowed to apply for a 3-month extension for the first time, then for 6 months and then for 1 year. Each individual case is considered individually, and adjustments can be made.

What documents are required?

• A letter of recommendation from the employer, including information about the type of business, the purpose of the visit, the applicant's name, passport details, position in the company, and estimated entry and exit dates;
• An invitation letter containing an official form from a company registered in Myanmar;
• A copy of the Certificate of registration of the company in Myanmar provided by the guarantor of the organization that officially invites the applicant. The guarantor must be the managing director or owner of the company and can be contacted by immigration authorities when applying;
• Visa application form;
• The last two color photos with a size 35mm x 45mm with white background; 
• A passport valid for at least six months, and a copy of the passport details page.

If foreign workers apply for a residence permit and a multiple entry special visa, the following documents are required:

• A letter of recommendation from the employer, including information about the type of business, the purpose of the visit, the applicant's name, passport details, position in the company, and estimated entry and exit dates;
• An invitation letter containing an official form from a company registered in Myanmar;
• Applicant'S CV;
• A letter of authorization notarized and legalized by the relevant embassy or Consulate of Myanmar;
• Company documents, including Certificate of registration, permit and Affidavit of the company;
• Visa application form;
• The last two color photos with size 35mm x 45mm with a white background; and
• A passport valid for at least six months, and a copy of the passport details page.