# Myanmar visa for Nepali citizens

> Myanmar visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, 28 days. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Myanmar as tourists use the Myanmar Tourist e-Visa. Processing time: 3 working days. Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/myanmar
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar — Kathmandu
- **Address:** Plot No. 997, Nakkhu Height, Sainbu Bhainsepati 4/Ga, Lalitpur (P.O. Box 2437)
- **Phone:** +977 1 5592842, +977 1 5592772, +977 1 5592773, +977 1 5592774, +977 1 5592776
- **Email:** myanmaremb@wlink.com.np
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri by appointment (typically 09:00–13:00 visa submission).
- **Application centre:** Online — evisa.moip.gov.mm (Tourist + Business e-Visa) OR Embassy Kathmandu (sticker / meditation visas) — e-Visa is the primary route for tourist + business; meditation visa requires sticker via Embassy Kathmandu.
- **Online portal:** https://evisa.moip.gov.mm (Myanmar government e-Visa)
- **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard, JCB online for e-Visa; cash for embassy submission.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Myanmar Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, leisure.
**Stay duration:** 28 days.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 3 working days (often 24–48 hours).
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.

**Required documents:**

- Passport bio-page (6+ months)
- Recent colour photo (4.6 × 3.8 cm, < 3 months old)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel booking
- Email + credit/debit card
- Travel itinerary *(conditional)*
- Bank statement *(conditional)*

**Notes:**
- Single entry; not extendable — must apply afresh.

### Business — Myanmar Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, contracts, trade.
**Stay duration:** 70 days.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 3 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (6+ months), photo
- Letter of Invitation from registered Myanmar company
- Myanmar company registration of inviter
- Employer letter from Nepal
- Return ticket + hotel booking
- English notarised translations of Nepali business docs

### Religious — Myanmar Meditation Visa (Special Tourist)

**Purpose:** Meditation retreat at approved centre.
**Stay duration:** 70 days (extendable indefinitely with sponsor centre).
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Myanmar Kathmandu — NOT on e-Visa.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos
- Invitation letter from approved meditation centre
- Monastery letterhead + registration
- Programme schedule
- Sponsor undertaking

### Transit — Myanmar Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Myanmar.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours (longer with permit).
**Validity:** 1 month.
**Entries:** Single.
**How to apply:** Embassy or e-Visa.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Onward ticket
- Visa for next destination

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Nepalis MUST apply for e-Visa online or sticker via embassy. Visa-free / VOA NOT available.
- Passport must have 6+ months validity.
- e-Visa: tourist 28 days, business 70 days; valid 90 days from issuance.
- e-Visa fees: tourist USD 50, business USD 70.
- Processing typically 3 working days (often 24–48h approval).
- Single entry only on e-Visa — sticker visa via embassy for multi-entry.
- Photo: 4.6 × 3.8 cm colour, taken within last 3 months.
- Meditation visa (special tourist) — 70 days, extendable, separate application via designated meditation centre.
- Restricted regions (Rakhine, parts of Shan, Kachin) require additional permits.
- e-Visa entry only at Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw international airports — confirm before booking other ports.
- Notarised English translation of Nepali docs required for sticker visa.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Myanmar visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Religious, Transit). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport bio-page (6+ months); Recent colour photo (4.6 × 3.8 cm, < 3 months old); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel booking; Email + credit/debit card.
3. **Submit at Online — evisa.moip.gov.mm (Tourist + Business e-Visa) OR Embassy Kathmandu (sticker / meditation visas)** — Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 3 working days (often 24–48 hours). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Myanmar as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Myanmar for tourism use the Myanmar Tourist e-Visa, which allows a stay of 28 days.

### How long does a Myanmar tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

3 working days (often 24–48 hours).

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Myanmar on a tourist visa?

28 days (Myanmar Tourist e-Visa).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Myanmar tourist visa?

Apply online at evisa.moip.gov.mm; pay by card; e-Visa emailed.

### What documents are required for a Myanmar tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Passport bio-page (6+ months); Recent colour photo (4.6 × 3.8 cm, < 3 months old); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel booking; Email + credit/debit card.

### Where is the Myanmar embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar — Kathmandu — Plot No. 997, Nakkhu Height, Sainbu Bhainsepati 4/Ga, Lalitpur (P.O. Box 2437). Phone: +977 1 5592842. Applications are lodged at Online — evisa.moip.gov.mm (Tourist + Business e-Visa) OR Embassy Kathmandu (sticker / meditation visas), e-Visa is the primary route for tourist + business; meditation visa requires sticker via Embassy Kathmandu.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Myanmar business visa?

Yes — Myanmar Business e-Visa. Business meetings, contracts, trade. Processing: 3 working days.

### Is there an official online portal for the Myanmar visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://evisa.moip.gov.mm.

### How is the Myanmar visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, JCB online for e-Visa; cash for embassy submission.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Myanmar visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Myanmar visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://evisa.moip.gov.mm — Myanmar government e-Visa
- https://mekathmandu.org — Embassy of Myanmar Kathmandu
- Embassy of Myanmar Kathmandu — Nakkhu Height, Sainbu Bhainsepati, Lalitpur

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*
