Myanmar Visa Requirements for Canadian citizens in 2024

Last Updated: Nov. 22, 2024, 2:13 p.m.

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1) E-Visa

Canadian passport holders planning a visit to Myanmar for tourism purposes do not need a traditional visa for short durations. Instead, an electronic travel authorization (eTA or eVisa) must be acquired prior to entry. Explore our comprehensive guides on eVisas for more details.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
  • e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Myanmar due to the risk of politically motivated violence and civil unrest.

Reference Links

https://evisa.moip.gov.mm

General Information about Myanmar

  • Name (Common): Myanmar
  • Name (Official): Republic of the Union of Myanmar
  • Population: 54409794
  • Area: 676578
  • Capital: Naypyidaw
  • Currency: Burmese kyat
  • Language: Burmese
  • Calling Code: +9
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: South-Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Canadian citizens. Canada passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online.

Yes, a visa is required for Canadian citizens. Canada passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online. Options include: E-Visa.

Yes, Canadian citizens can travel to Myanmar, but an E-Visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Myanmar with E-Visa is unknown. Canadian citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying an E-Visa in Myanmar can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Myanmar in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for Myanmar

Advisory Message: Myanmar has a current risk level of 4.6 (out of 5). We advise: It is not safe to travel Myanmar.
Score: 4.6
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/myanmar
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.