Visa prices have increased, in some cases by 100 percent, as of December 1, the immigration ministry announced. Permanent secretary U Myint Kyaing said Myanmar embassies overseas have already been notified of the tariff changes.





By raising the prices, the immigration ministry aims to bring visa fees in line with other countries, which generally charge more than Myanmar. The rise in fees affects 12 types of visas, not including diplomatic visas, which will remain free of charge.

“Myanmar citizens have to pay these kinds of visa fees when they travel abroad. Myanmar visas have been very cheap, to attract visitors at a time when the country was under sanctions. Now the number of visitors is rising, we should charge international prices,” said U Myint Kyaing.

The fee for a 28-day tourist visa will nearly double to US$40 up from $25. For a 70-day single-entry business visa, the rate will be $50, $200 for a three-month multiple-entry visa, $400 for six months and $600 for a year.

The fee for a 70-day single-entry social visa will rise to $50, $150 for a three-month multiple-entry stamp, rising to $450 for 12 months. A single-entry visa for religious purposes will cost $50 for 70 days, or $150 for a multiple-entry visa, $300 for six months and $450 for a year. A one-time-use visa for international organisations will be $50 for 70 days, and $200 for a multiple-entry for three months, $400 for six months and $600 for a year.

An employment visa will be $50 for 70 days, a single-entry visa for education will be $50 for 90 days and a multiple-entry $200 for three months, $400 for six months and $600 for a year, while a journalism and media single-entry visa will cost $40 for 28 days. Crew visas will cost $40 for 28 days, and a three-month multiple-entry visa is $50 per three months, $400 for six months and $600 for a year. For workshops, discussions, meetings and research, the visa will cost $40 for 28 days.

U Myint Kyaing added that it will be possible to apply for visa extensions from within Myanmar.





Translation by Khine Thazin Han and San Layy