Myanmar e-Visa for Indians in 2026: How to Get the 28-Day Tourist Visa
By Saanvi Iyer (Saanvi Iyer is a Southeast Asia travel writer for FlightGPT who has applied for — and helped friends apply for — most of the region's e-visas and visa-on-arrival schemes. She tracks ASEAN visa-policy changes for Indian passport holders and translates the official portals into plain, step-by-step English.) · Published · Last updated · 11 min read
Myanmar e-Visa for Indians in 2026 — the official evisa.moip.gov.mm portal, USD 50 tourist fee, 28-day single-entry stay, 90-day validity window, ~3 working-day processing, and the airports where the e-Visa is accepted.
Quick answer
Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar (Burma) — there is no visa-free or genuine visa-on-arrival route you should rely on. The simplest legitimate option is the Myanmar Tourist e-Visa, applied for online at the official portal evisa.moip.gov.mm. As of June 2026 the tourist e-Visa costs USD 50 (around ₹4,200), is single-entry, lets you stay up to 28 days, and the e-Visa approval is valid for 90 days from issue (you must enter within that window). Official processing is about 3 working days. Fees and rules change — verify on the official site before applying. See our Myanmar visa page for the latest snapshot.
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar in 2026?
Yes. Unlike neighbouring Thailand (visa-free for Indians) or Sri Lanka (free ETA), Myanmar requires every Indian traveller to hold a visa before boarding. Myanmar does technically operate a visa-on-arrival counter for some nationalities and purposes, but it is unreliable, sometimes suspended, and Indian carriers and connecting airlines will usually refuse to board you to Yangon without a visa already in hand. The clean, predictable route is the Tourist e-Visa (Type T) obtained online in advance.
There are several e-Visa categories — Tourist, Business, Social, and a Meditation visa popular with travellers heading to Buddhist retreats. For a normal holiday — Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, the temples of Bagan, Inle Lake, Mandalay — the Tourist e-Visa is what you want. It is single-entry and non-extendable in practice for tourists, so plan a trip of 28 days or fewer per visit.
One important real-world caveat: Myanmar has experienced significant internal unrest since 2021, and the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and other governments periodically issue travel advisories for parts of the country. The e-Visa being available does not mean every region is safe or open. Check the current MEA advisory and your airline's operating status before booking, and treat overland border crossings (from India's Northeast, Thailand or China) as a separate, more complicated question — most overland points have had restrictions, and the e-Visa's accepted entry list is dominated by airports.
Myanmar e-Visa at a glance — fee, validity, stay
Here is the tourist e-Visa summary for Indian applicants, accurate as of June 2026. Treat the fee and processing time as a date-stamped range and confirm on evisa.moip.gov.mm before you pay:
| Item | Detail (as of June 2026) |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Tourist e-Visa (Type T), single entry |
| Fee | ~USD 50 (about ₹4,200), paid online by card |
| Length of stay | Up to 28 days from date of entry |
| Validity of approval | 90 days from issue — enter within this window |
| Processing time | ~3 working days (allow 7–10 days buffer) |
| Official portal | evisa.moip.gov.mm (Ministry of Immigration & Population) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months from date of entry |
The fee is paid in US dollars on the portal, so your Indian card will be billed in forex (with the usual markup and TCS rules under LRS for larger forex spends — though a single USD 50 visa fee is well below any TCS threshold). A zero-forex-markup card such as Niyo Global, Fi, or Scapia saves you the 3.5% most banks add. Avoid third-party "visa agents" charging ₹5,000–8,000 to do what the government portal does for USD 50; the official site is straightforward.
Step-by-step: applying on evisa.moip.gov.mm
The official Myanmar e-Visa portal is evisa.moip.gov.mm. Be careful with search results — several lookalike commercial sites rank highly and charge extra. The process takes about 20 minutes:
- Choose visa type — select Tourist Visa (28 Days).
- Fill personal and passport details — name exactly as on your passport, passport number, date of birth, nationality (India), and your Indian address and occupation.
- Upload your photo — the portal asks for one recent colour photo, 4.8 cm × 3.8 cm, taken within the last three months, plain background, full face. This is a slightly unusual size, so tell your photo studio "Myanmar e-Visa photo" specifically.
- Enter trip details — intended date of entry, port of entry (pick from the drop-down, see the next section), and the address of your first hotel in Myanmar.
- Pay the USD 50 fee — by Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card. The fee is non-refundable, so double-check every field before paying.
- Wait for the approval email — you receive an Approval Letter PDF, usually within about 3 working days. Print two colour copies.
Apply 10–14 days before departure — comfortably inside the 90-day validity window, with buffer if anything needs re-submitting. Looking at flights to Yangon? You can compare live fares in the FlightGPT chat while you wait for approval, or read our broader offbeat Southeast Asia guide for trip ideas.
Where the e-Visa is accepted — entry points
The Myanmar Tourist e-Visa is accepted at the country's three international airports, which is where almost all Indian visitors arrive:
- Yangon International Airport (RGN) — the main gateway, best connected from India
- Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
- Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT)
There is no direct flight glut between India and Myanmar — most Indians connect via Bangkok (Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia), Singapore (Singapore Airlines, Scoot) or Kolkata. Because RGN is the reliable e-Visa entry point, make sure your final inbound sector lands at Yangon, Mandalay or Nay Pyi Taw and not at a smaller domestic-only field. The e-Visa has historically been accepted at a few land border checkpoints too (such as Tachileik, Myawaddy, Tamu and Kawthaung), but land crossings carry extra conditions and are frequently restricted — do not assume overland entry without confirming the current status on the official portal.
If you are routing through Bangkok or KL, you may also want our Thailand visa-free guide or Malaysia visa guide, since a stopover often turns into a two-country trip.
Documents and money to carry on arrival
Even with an approved e-Visa, Myanmar immigration can ask to see supporting documents, and you should be ready:
- Printed e-Visa Approval Letter — two colour copies; airline check-in staff in India will ask for it
- Passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages
- Confirmed return or onward ticket within your 28-day window
- Hotel bookings for at least the first few nights
- Proof of funds — US dollars in cash are extremely useful in Myanmar
A Myanmar-specific money tip that trips up many Indians: the banking system is largely cut off from international card networks, so your Indian Visa/Mastercard often will not work at ATMs or shops inside Myanmar, and international ATMs are unreliable. Carry enough clean, new, unmarked US dollar notes (no folds, no pen marks, no tears — Myanmar money changers are famously strict) to cover your trip, and exchange to Myanmar kyat at official counters. Get your USD cash from a forex dealer in India before you fly. Also buy travel insurance with solid medical-evacuation cover, because private healthcare options are limited outside the big cities.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
- Using a fake/agent site instead of evisa.moip.gov.mm and overpaying — always use the government portal.
- Wrong photo size — the portal wants 4.8 × 3.8 cm, not the standard 3.5 × 4.5 cm; a wrong photo is the most common re-submission reason.
- Passport under 6 months validity from the date of entry — renew first.
- Landing at the wrong airport — make sure your inbound flight terminates at RGN, MDL or NYT.
- Assuming visa-on-arrival — do not fly without the e-Visa already approved; airlines will deny boarding.
- Relying on Indian cards inside Myanmar — carry USD cash; cards frequently fail.
- Ignoring the travel advisory — check the current MEA advisory; parts of the country may be off-limits regardless of your visa.
If your application is refused or you spot an error after paying, you generally have to re-apply (the fee is non-refundable), so accuracy upfront matters. For the latest fee and processing snapshot, see our FlightGPT Myanmar visa page and the official portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Myanmar in 2026?
Yes. Indian passport holders must obtain a visa before travel. The easiest legitimate route is the Tourist e-Visa applied for online at evisa.moip.gov.mm. Do not rely on visa-on-arrival — airlines usually refuse boarding without a visa already approved.
How much does the Myanmar tourist e-Visa cost for Indians?
As of June 2026 the tourist e-Visa fee is about USD 50 (around ₹4,200), paid online by Visa or Mastercard. The fee is non-refundable. Always verify the current amount on the official portal before paying, as fees change.
How long can I stay in Myanmar on the e-Visa?
The tourist e-Visa is single-entry and allows a stay of up to 28 days from your date of entry. The approval itself is valid for 90 days from issue, meaning you must enter Myanmar within 90 days of the visa being granted.
How long does the Myanmar e-Visa take to process?
Official processing is around 3 working days. In practice, apply 10–14 days before departure to leave a buffer in case your photo or details need re-submitting. You receive an Approval Letter PDF by email to print and carry.
Which airports accept the Myanmar e-Visa?
The e-Visa is accepted at Yangon (RGN), Mandalay (MDL) and Nay Pyi Taw (NYT) international airports. Most Indians connect via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Land border crossings carry extra conditions and are frequently restricted.
Can I use my Indian debit or credit card in Myanmar?
Often not. Myanmar's banking system is largely disconnected from international card networks, so Indian Visa/Mastercard frequently fail at ATMs and shops. Carry clean, new, unmarked US dollar notes and exchange to kyat at official counters.
Is it safe for Indian tourists to visit Myanmar right now?
Myanmar has experienced internal unrest since 2021 and travel advisories apply to parts of the country. The e-Visa being available does not mean every region is open. Check the current MEA advisory and your airline's operating status before booking.