# Myanmar visa for Nepali citizens

> Myanmar visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 3 working days (often 24–48 hours). · Stay: 28 days.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/myanmar
Last updated: 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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Myanmar visa?

Yes — apply online at https://evisa.moip.gov.mm (Myanmar government e-Visa).

### How is the Myanmar visa fee paid?

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

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

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Myanmar including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*
