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title: Myanmar visa for citizens of South Africa
description: "Citizens of South Africa need a visa for Myanmar and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 28 days. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Myanmar visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of South Africa need a visa for Myanmar and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 28 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Visit the Official Myanmar eVisa Portal** — Go to https://evisa.moip.gov.mm.
2. **Register an Account** — Create an account using a valid email address.
3. **Complete the Online Application Form** — Enter personal, passport, travel details, and upload required documents.
4. **Pay the Visa Fee** — Use a credit/debit card to pay the applicable fee.
5. **Receive eVisa Approval** — eVisa will be sent via email within processing time (typically 3–5 working days).
6. **Print and Carry the eVisa** — Print a copy to present upon arrival at designated entry points.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages** (Identity): Scan of bio-data page required.
- **Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)** (Identity): Digital upload, 4x6 cm, JPEG format.
- **Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): For entire stay in Myanmar.
- **Flight itinerary showing onward/return travel** (Travel): Must match entry and exit points.
- **Proof of sufficient funds for stay** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or credit card copy may be requested.

## Good to know

- eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, or Mandalay airports, or specified land border crossings with Thailand and India.
- The eVisa is valid for a single entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Photo does not meet specifications** — Upload a recent, white-background photo meeting the guidelines.
- **Inconsistent travel documents (hotel/flights)** — Provide confirmed bookings matching your itinerary.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Africa need a visa for Myanmar?

Citizens of South Africa need a visa for Myanmar and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of South Africa stay in Myanmar?

Up to 28 days.

### How long does Myanmar visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Africa need for Myanmar?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages; Recent passport-sized photograph (white background); Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation proof; Flight itinerary showing onward/return travel; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.moip.gov.mm

## Sources

- [evisa.moip.gov.mm](https://evisa.moip.gov.mm)

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