Myanmar Visa Requirements for South Korean citizens in 2025

Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:27 p.m.

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1) Visa On Arrival

Upon arriving in Myanmar, South Korean citizens have the option to apply for a visa on arrival. This visa can be obtained directly at the country’s entry points.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

30 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

2) E-Visa

South Korean 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

28 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • Visa on arrival - from October 21, 2024 for 1 year.
  • Must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung.
  • From 1 May 2024, due to safety concerns, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Rakhine State.

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 South Korean citizens. A visa can be obtained upon arrival in Myanmar.

Yes, a visa is required for South Korean citizens. A visa can be obtained upon arrival in Myanmar. Options include: Visa On Arrival, E-Visa.

Yes, South Korean citizens can travel to Myanmar and get a Visa On Arrival.

The maximum length of stay in Myanmar with Visa On Arrival is 30 days. South Korean citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a Visa On Arrival 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.

The maximum length of stay in Myanmar with E-Visa is 28 days. South Korean citizens must leave the country within the specified period.
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.