Myanmar Visa Requirements for North Korean citizens in 2026
Last Updated: May 15, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
1) E-Visa
North Korean passport holders planning a visit to Myanmar for tourism purposes do not need a traditional visa for short durations. Instead, an electronic visa (eVisa) must be applied for and approved online before travel. Processing typically takes several business days.
Entry Requirement
E-Visa
Danger
Allowed Stay
28 days
Purpose of Travel
Tourist
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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.
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General Information about Myanmar
- Name (Common): Myanmar
- Name (Official): Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- Population: 55770232
- Area: 676578
- Capital: Naypyidaw
- Currency: Burmese kyat
- Language: Burmese
- Calling Code: +95
- Region: Asia
- Subregion: South-Eastern Asia
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a visa is required for North Korean citizens. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online.
Yes, a visa is required for North Korean citizens. Korea, Democratic People's Republic of passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online.
Yes, North Korean citizens can travel to Myanmar, but an E-Visa is required.
The maximum length of stay in Myanmar with E-Visa is 28 days. North Korean 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.