Visa Requirements for Myanmar Citizens (2026)
Myanmar passport travel guide
Myanmar passport holders travel visa-free within ASEAN — Singapore for 30 days and Thailand for 14, which is shorter than most ASEAN nationalities receive and a common source of overstays. Everything else requires an advance application, and two points matter most: the UAE needs an eVisa arranged before travel with no visa on arrival, and Schengen coverage in Yangon is partial, with several member states routing Myanmar applications through their embassy in Bangkok. This guide covers where each application is actually submitted and the constraints that follow from that.
Schengen refusal rates for applications submitted in Myanmar
Official European Commission figures, reference year 2025.
Applications submitted in Myanmar were refused more often than the worldwide average in 2025 — 17.1% against 14.6%. Of 7,393 applications, 1,263 were turned down.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, reference year 2025, published 2026-05-28. “Refused” is the Commission’s not-issued rate, calculated on decided applications. Figures cover every application lodged at consulates in Myanmar, whatever the applicant's nationality — the Commission does not publish a breakdown by passport. For most countries that is predominantly Myanmar passport holders; where a country hosts a large resident foreign population, the figures reflect those residents too.
Popular Destinations for Myanmar Travelers
Singapore
No visa needed for Singapore. Bring your valid passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. You can stay up to 30 days.
View Singapore visa detailsThailand
No visa needed for Thailand. Bring your valid passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. You can stay up to 14 days.
View Thailand visa detailsUnited Kingdom
United States
Canada
Visa-Free Destinations
Myanmar citizens can visit these countries without a visa.
Singapore
No visa needed for Singapore. Bring your valid passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. You can stay up to 30 days.
View Singapore visa detailsThailand
No visa needed for Thailand. Bring your valid passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. You can stay up to 14 days.
View Thailand visa detailsVisa Required
Apply for a visa before traveling to these destinations.
Travel Tips for Myanmar Citizens
- Thailand allows Myanmar passport holders only 14 days visa-free — shorter than most ASEAN allowances, and general ASEAN advice does not apply
- The UAE requires an eVisa arranged before travel with no visa on arrival — arriving without one means refused boarding
- Check whether your Schengen destination processes applications in Yangon or through its embassy in Bangkok before planning anything
- If your Schengen application routes through Bangkok, remember your Thai visa-free entry is only 14 days — plan the trip around that constraint
- UK and Canadian applications both go through VFS Global centres in Yangon; Canadian biometrics appointments are free to book
- Singapore (30 days visa-free) is the most accessible destination and the most practical way to build travel history
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can Myanmar passport holders stay in Thailand?
Fourteen days visa-free, which is notably shorter than the 30 or 60 days most ASEAN nationalities receive. This catches people out because general ASEAN advice does not apply. If you need longer, arrange a tourist visa through the Thailand e-Visa portal before travelling rather than planning to extend a 14-day entry at an immigration office, which is not guaranteed.
Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for the UAE?
Yes, and it must be arranged before travel. Myanmar passport holders need a UAE eVisa obtained in advance through ICP Smart Services, an airline, a hotel or a travel agent, with processing of roughly three to five days. There is no visa on arrival for Myanmar passport holders, so arriving without an approved eVisa means being refused boarding or entry.
Where do Myanmar citizens apply for a Schengen visa?
It depends on the country. Germany and the Netherlands accept applications through the VFS Global joint visa application centre in Yangon. France handles its own applications in Yangon and also represents Switzerland there. But several member states — the Czech Republic and smaller states such as Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia — have no visa-issuing presence in Myanmar and direct applicants to their nearest regional mission, usually Bangkok or New Delhi. Establish which applies to your destination before making plans, because applying through Bangkok means arranging Thai entry first — and your Thai visa-free allowance is only 14 days.
Where do Myanmar citizens apply for UK and Canadian visas?
Both through VFS Global in Yangon. The UK Visa Application Centre is at Prime Hill Business Square, and a Canada Visa Application Centre operates in Yangon as well. For the UK, complete and pay for the application on GOV.UK before booking biometrics. For Canada, submit the online IRCC application first, then book the free biometrics appointment once you receive the instruction letter.
Can Myanmar passport holders visit Singapore without a visa?
Yes, for 30 days as an ASEAN member. You still need to submit the SG Arrival Card online before arriving, which is an electronic declaration rather than a visa. Singapore is the most accessible major destination for Myanmar travellers and the most practical way to build documented travel history.
Can Myanmar citizens get a Canadian eTA?
No. Canada operates a conditional eTA route for a defined list of visa-required countries and Myanmar is not on it. A full visitor visa is required, with the CAD 100 fee, biometrics at the Yangon visa application centre and processing of roughly four to eight weeks. A valid US visa does not create an eTA route.
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