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title: Myanmar visa for citizens of South Korea
description: "Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Myanmar visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** USD 50 (visa fee)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated airport or land border** — Must enter via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, or Mandalay airports, or Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung land borders.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Located in the arrival hall before immigration.
3. **Submit documents and photograph** — Hand over passport, photo, completed arrival card, onward ticket, and hotel reservation.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 50 (or equivalent in Kyat) in cash.
5. **Receive visa vignette and proceed to immigration** — Officer stamps passport with visa; then proceed to immigration counters for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photograph (1.5 x 2 inches)** (Identity): Color with white background.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Supporting): Provided on the flight or at the arrival hall.
- **Confirmed return/onward ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Myanmar within 30 days.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): For the entire intended stay.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency equivalent)** (Financial): Exact change preferred; credit cards not accepted.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 50 (visa fee)
- Cash (USD or local currency)

No proof of funds beyond visa fee is routinely requested for Korean passport holders.

## Good to know

- This VOA facility is temporarily available from October 21, 2025 for a period of 1 year – check validity before travel.
- Entry via non-designated airports or land borders may be refused.
- Due to safety concerns (since May 1, 2024), travel to certain regions of Myanmar is strongly discouraged by the South Korean government.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew your passport before travel.
- **Incorrect or insufficient documents (e.g., missing photo or onward ticket)** — Prepare all required documents as per the list above.
- **Entry via unauthorized port or land border** — Only use Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay airports, or Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung land borders.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Myanmar visa cost for citizens of South Korea?

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph (1.5 x 2 inches); Completed arrival/departure card; Confirmed return/onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency equivalent).

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

At least 6 months.

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