Six more countries now get visa-on-arrival into Myanmar

ThaigerSaturday, October 5, 2019Last Updated: Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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Six more countries now get visa-on-arrival into Myanmar

Around Thailand the possibilities for foreigners travelling is growing with visa-free arrivals, waived fees, no paperwork and quick processing at Immigration ports.

Now, the Myanmar government is introducing new regulations to facilitate easier access as another step towards opening up the country to the world, and tourism.

Starting this week, tourists from six countries – Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Switzerland – will be able enter Myanmar on visa-on-arrival at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw International Airports. Pre-arrangement is not required for passport holders of these six countries, they can simply apply for a visa at any of the three airports for a fee of US$50 each.

Visitors from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Macau were granted visa-free entry last year. Indian and mainland Chinese nationals were also granted visas-on-arrival into Myanmar in a move to draw more Asian visitors to the country.

In the second quarter, Myanmar saw an increase in arrivals from countries granted visas free and visas-on-arrival treatment.

May Myat Mon Win, Chairperson of Myanmar Tourism Marketing says… “We hope the new regulation will lead to more foreign travellers to Myanmar, to discover the country’s unique culture and most of all, the hospitality of its people.”

Myanmar Tourism Marketing is organising roadshows, trade shows and media familiarisation trips for journalists, TV producers and digital marketing influencers from around the world.

“Visa-free and visa on arrival entry from these Western countries would further boost growth of the Myanmar tourism industry.”