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

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry - Completed Visa on Arrival application form (available at the arrival counter) - One recent passport-size photo (white background, 35mm x 45mm) - Confirmed return or onward flight ticket - Proof of hotel booking for the duration of stay - Visa fee in USD cash (crisp, undamaged notes) - Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are taken at the arrival counter; no travel health insurance is mandated but is recommended

What types of visas can China citizens get for Myanmar?

- Tourist Visa on Arrival: single entry, valid 28 days, fee USD 50 - Business Visa on Arrival: single entry, valid 70 days (extendable), fee USD 50, requires an invitation letter from a Myanmar-registered company - Multiple-entry business e-Visa is available separately online via evisa.moip.gov.mm for longer or repeat business trips

Can China citizens get a Myanmar visa on arrival?

- Available at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, and Naypyidaw International Airport (not at land borders) - Steps: land, proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter before immigration, submit passport, photo, and completed form, pay the fee in USD cash, wait for the visa to be stamped (typically 20-40 minutes depending on queue) - Accepted currency is USD only; no card payment at the counter, so carry exact cash - Arrive early or on a flight that lands outside peak hours to avoid long VOA queues, especially in Yangon

How much does a Myanmar visa cost for China citizens?

- Tourist VOA fee: USD 50 per person, cash only - Business VOA fee: USD 50 per person, cash only, plus the cost of the required invitation letter from the sponsoring company - No separate VFS/BLS service fee since the visa is issued directly at the airport - Processing time: roughly 20-40 minutes at the counter; no advance online processing needed for VOA - The alternative e-Visa (applied online in advance) costs the same USD 50 fee but takes 3 business days to approve before travel

What should China citizens know before traveling to Myanmar?

- Bring clean, non-torn USD bills; damaged or heavily creased notes are sometimes refused at the counter - Book your hotel in advance and keep a printed confirmation, as officers frequently ask to see it - If you prefer not to queue at the airport, apply for the standard e-Visa online a few days before departure instead - Land border crossings from Yunnan (e.g., Ruili-Muse) require a pre-arranged e-Visa or regular visa; VOA is airport-only - Check current regional travel advisories for Myanmar before finalizing your itinerary, as conditions in some states can affect travel plans

Myanmar Visa for China Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Chinese citizens traveling to Myanmar for tourism can obtain a Visa on Arrival at major international airports, valid for a single 28-day stay.

Guide last updated October 4, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
Completed Visa on Arrival application form (available at the arrival counter)
One recent passport-size photo (white background, 35mm x 45mm)
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Proof of hotel booking for the duration of stay
Visa fee in USD cash (crisp, undamaged notes)
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are taken at the arrival counter; no travel health insurance is mandated but is recommended

Visa types

Tourist Visa on Arrival: single entry, valid 28 days, fee USD 50
Business Visa on Arrival: single entry, valid 70 days (extendable), fee USD 50, requires an invitation letter from a Myanmar-registered company
Multiple-entry business e-Visa is available separately online via evisa.moip.gov.mm for longer or repeat business trips

Visa on arrival

Available at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, and Naypyidaw International Airport (not at land borders)
Steps: land, proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter before immigration, submit passport, photo, and completed form, pay the fee in USD cash, wait for the visa to be stamped (typically 20-40 minutes depending on queue)
Accepted currency is USD only; no card payment at the counter, so carry exact cash
Arrive early or on a flight that lands outside peak hours to avoid long VOA queues, especially in Yangon

Fees & processing time

Tourist VOA fee: USD 50 per person, cash only
Business VOA fee: USD 50 per person, cash only, plus the cost of the required invitation letter from the sponsoring company
No separate VFS/BLS service fee since the visa is issued directly at the airport
Processing time: roughly 20-40 minutes at the counter; no advance online processing needed for VOA
The alternative e-Visa (applied online in advance) costs the same USD 50 fee but takes 3 business days to approve before travel

Tips for China travelers

Bring clean, non-torn USD bills; damaged or heavily creased notes are sometimes refused at the counter
Book your hotel in advance and keep a printed confirmation, as officers frequently ask to see it
If you prefer not to queue at the airport, apply for the standard e-Visa online a few days before departure instead
Land border crossings from Yunnan (e.g., Ruili-Muse) require a pre-arranged e-Visa or regular visa; VOA is airport-only
Check current regional travel advisories for Myanmar before finalizing your itinerary, as conditions in some states can affect travel plans

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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