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title: Myanmar visa for citizens of Japan
description: "Citizens of Japan can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. Stay up to 28 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Myanmar visa for citizens of Japan

Citizens of Japan can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 28 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** USD 500 per person

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Must enter via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports, or Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung land borders.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Follow signs after immigration check.
3. **Submit required documents and photos** — Hand over passport, photos, arrival card, ticket, and fee.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the prescribed fee in accepted currency.
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 minutes.
6. **Receive visa stamp and complete immigration** — Once visa is affixed, proceed to immigration for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Provided onboard or at VOA counter.
- **Two passport-size photos** (Identity): White background, 4×6 cm.
- **Onward or return flight ticket** (Travel): Showing departure within allowed stay.
- **Hotel accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Recommended to confirm itinerary.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or bank statement equivalent to USD 500 per person.
- **Visa on Arrival fee (exact amount)** (Financial): Payment in USD or local currency; amount varies by nationality and stay duration.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 500 per person
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Traveler's cheques

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at discretion of immigration officer.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only for Japanese passport holders from October 21, 2025 for 1 year, but the specific duration of stay granted may vary.
- Only certain ports of entry are authorized for visa on arrival; ensure you arrive at a listed airport or border checkpoint.
- Fee and stay duration are subject to change; verify with official Myanmar immigration sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months remaining validity.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Present a confirmed departure ticket within allowed period.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry cash or proof of funds meeting minimum requirement.
- **Entry at unauthorized port** — Only use the specified airports or land crossings.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Japan need a visa for Myanmar?

Citizens of Japan can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Japan stay in Myanmar?

Up to 28 days.

### What documents do citizens of Japan need for Myanmar?

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed arrival card; Two passport-size photos; Onward or return flight ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa on Arrival fee (exact amount); and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Myanmar?

At least 6 months.

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- [Myanmar visa for every passport](/visa/myanmar)
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