What documents does a Canada citizen need for a Myanmar visa?

- Valid Canadian passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining and at least one blank page - Completed online e-Visa application at evisa.moip.gov.mm - Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, white background, taken within the last 6 months) - Scanned copy of your passport bio page - Proof of onward/return travel and, in some cases, a hotel booking - Financial proof (bank statement) may be requested at the discretion of immigration - Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory - No in-person biometrics required for the e-Visa; biometric photo/fingerprint capture occurs on arrival at some airports

What types of visas can Canada citizens get for Myanmar?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issuance for entry, allows a stay of up to 28 days, fee around USD 50 - Business e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issuance, stay up to 70 days, fee around USD 70, requires an invitation letter from a Myanmar-registered company - Multiple-entry business visa: available through a Myanmar embassy for longer-term business travelers Most Canadian tourists use the standard Tourist e-Visa.

How do Canada citizens apply for a Myanmar visa?

- Go to evisa.moip.gov.mm and select the visa type (Tourist or Business) - Complete the application form with passport and travel details, upload your photo and passport scan - Pay the fee online by credit/debit card (USD 50 tourist / USD 70 business, plus a small processing fee) - Processing typically takes about 3 business days; you'll receive an approval letter (visa) by email as a PDF - Print the approval letter and present it with your passport at the port of entry — do not travel without the printed approval

How much does a Myanmar visa cost for Canada citizens?

- Tourist e-Visa: USD 50 - Business e-Visa: USD 70 - No separate VFS/BLS service fee — the fee is paid directly on the official government portal - Standard processing time: approximately 3 business days - No official express/priority option; apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow buffer time

What should Canada citizens know before traveling to Myanmar?

- Apply no earlier than 90 days before your trip, since the e-Visa is valid for 90 days from issuance for entry - Common rejection/delay reasons include blurry passport scans, non-compliant photos, and mismatched name spelling between the form and passport - Always use the official government portal (evisa.moip.gov.mm) — third-party sites charging higher service fees are not required - Canada has no embassy in Myanmar; consular services are provided through the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand - Check current Global Affairs Canada travel advisories before finalizing plans, as regional security conditions can change

Myanmar Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa to enter Myanmar — apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm; fee approximately USD 50, processing about 3 business days.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Valid Canadian passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining and at least one blank page
Completed online e-Visa application at evisa.moip.gov.mm
Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, white background, taken within the last 6 months)
Scanned copy of your passport bio page
Proof of onward/return travel and, in some cases, a hotel booking
Financial proof (bank statement) may be requested at the discretion of immigration
Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory
No in-person biometrics required for the e-Visa; biometric photo/fingerprint capture occurs on arrival at some airports

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issuance for entry, allows a stay of up to 28 days, fee around USD 50
Business e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issuance, stay up to 70 days, fee around USD 70, requires an invitation letter from a Myanmar-registered company
Multiple-entry business visa: available through a Myanmar embassy for longer-term business travelers
Most Canadian tourists use the standard Tourist e-Visa.

How to apply online

Go to evisa.moip.gov.mm and select the visa type (Tourist or Business)
Complete the application form with passport and travel details, upload your photo and passport scan
Pay the fee online by credit/debit card (USD 50 tourist / USD 70 business, plus a small processing fee)
Processing typically takes about 3 business days; you'll receive an approval letter (visa) by email as a PDF
Print the approval letter and present it with your passport at the port of entry — do not travel without the printed approval

Fees & processing time

Tourist e-Visa: USD 50
Business e-Visa: USD 70
No separate VFS/BLS service fee — the fee is paid directly on the official government portal
Standard processing time: approximately 3 business days
No official express/priority option; apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow buffer time

Tips for Canada travelers

Apply no earlier than 90 days before your trip, since the e-Visa is valid for 90 days from issuance for entry
Common rejection/delay reasons include blurry passport scans, non-compliant photos, and mismatched name spelling between the form and passport
Always use the official government portal (evisa.moip.gov.mm) — third-party sites charging higher service fees are not required
Canada has no embassy in Myanmar; consular services are provided through the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
Check current Global Affairs Canada travel advisories before finalizing plans, as regional security conditions can change

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.