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Myanmar (Burma) visa rules for Japan passport holders

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The answer

Visa on arrival. Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar (Burma).

Entry
Visa on arrival
Stay
30 days per entry
Fee
$50.00
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA ONARRIVAL30 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

tourism.gov.mmMinistry of Hotels and Tourism, MyanmarChecked 29 Oct 2026

Tourist Visa on Arrival are granted to Japan, Republic of Korea, Macau (Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China) Nationals starting from 21-10-2025 for a test period of 1 year.

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Must arrive by air at an international airport in Myanmar.
  • Bring two colour photos for the visa on arrival form.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Your passport validity must have at least (6) months.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Myanmar (Burma) passport holders need to visit Japan.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Japan passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Nay Pyi Taw, nearest first.

  1. LaosVientiane, about 710 km from Nay Pyi TawVisa-free · 30 days
  2. ThailandBangkok, about 810 km from Nay Pyi TawVisa-free · 30 days
  3. VietnamHanoi, about 1,020 km from Nay Pyi TawVisa-free · 45 days
  4. Macao SAR ChinaMacau, about 1,830 km from Nay Pyi TawVisa-free · 90 days
  5. Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong, about 1,890 km from Nay Pyi TawVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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