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Need a Myanmar visa while staying in Bangkok? For eligible tourists, you can now apply online instead of queueing at the Myanmar Embassy. Start at the official Myanmar government eVisa website. Always check nationality eligibility, current entry points and the latest travel advice before applying.
This guide puts the online visa process first. My original account of applying at the Bangkok embassy, including the photos, queues and directions, is preserved further below as a travel journal. Myanmar’s security situation has changed significantly; consult official travel advice before travelling.
How to Apply for a Myanmar eVisa Online
Use the government portal at evisa.moip.gov.mm, rather than a similarly named visa agency. The process is completed online for eligible passports and visa categories.
- Check eligibility for your nationality and intended visa type on the official portal.
- Complete the application with your passport information and required travel details.
- Upload the requested digital photograph, passport page and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee through the government website.
- If approved, receive the approval letter electronically and present it at a designated Myanmar entry checkpoint.
The official eVisa FAQs cover the current supporting documents, application steps, validity and processing guidance. Approval does not guarantee admission at the border.
Myanmar Tourist eVisa Requirements and Entry Points
Requirements differ by passport and visa type. Generally, applicants should expect to provide passport details, a suitable digital photograph, travel and accommodation information and online payment. Check the official requirements for passport validity, fees and permitted length of stay rather than relying on old printed signs.
Not every crossing accepts eVisas. Check the current government list of approved airports and land checkpoints before deciding how to enter Myanmar. An online approval letter does not automatically permit entry through every Thailand–Myanmar border crossing.
Do You Still Need to Visit the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok?
Most eligible tourists can apply online without visiting the embassy. People who cannot use eVisa, need a different visa category or require specific consular services may still need to apply through the embassy. Confirm the latest appointment, submission and collection arrangements directly before travelling there.
Myanmar Embassy, Bangkok: 132 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, near Surasak BTS on the Silom Line. Email: myanmarembassybkk@gmail.com. See the official Myanmar missions listing for embassy details.
My Original Myanmar Embassy Application in Bangkok
Before the eVisa became the easier option, I made several visits to the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok. Here is how it went, complete with sweaty queues, paperwork and my unfortunate habit of visiting on public holidays. These photographs of fees and opening hours are historical, not instructions for today.
Our Myanmar visa application involved a visit to the embassy in Bangkok. For our application, we turned up at the Embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok with our passports and payment. The rest needed for the application can be put together while queuing and will hopefully help your brain from dying in the process. While the application is simple the queuing can be tedious and of course sweaty.
My recent application saw queues out the door, lining the walls of the Myanmar Embassy.
We have done this a bunch of times now with travels to both Mandalay and Bagan as well as a slightly hazy Thingyan Festival in Yangon.
On another visit, we spent much of the morning queuing before returning later to collect the visa. Inside the Myanmar VISA application offices the queues snake around the room, one queue for foreigners, a second for Thai. Note the Thai line goes a whole lot quicker.
For foreigners you will first need to queue to be put into another queue; we arrive to the front desk only to be handed a number token for a final wait, thankfully in seats, for our number to be announced on the loudspeaker.
Below is how our application unfolded, with photographs and directions from our visit. I should mention I travelled a 2nd time with a 2nd Myanmar Visa in Bangkok when I arrived early and was out surprisingly quickly. Anyway, for more on travel, see the official Myanmar tourism website, and the Embassy is located in the Surasak Area of Bangkok.
Old Embassy Fees and Photo Services
Our Embassy Collection and Public Holiday Mishap
For collection you will be given a slip showing pickup window number, again split into two queues for Foreigners and local Thai. Our photograph of the opening-hours notice from that visit is below; it is not a current timetable. Also be aware the VISA application is closed on public holidays. I turned up on Union Day (like an idiot) to be greeted with the sign below.
The Paperwork We Needed at the Time
For our embassy application, the most important items were the passport and payment. At the time, the remaining paperwork was available outside the Myanmar VISA Application Office. Here you will find a small minivan setup to help with the process. Free application form, passport photocopy , 2 x passport photos .
You may also need print of hotel bookings and flight booking for the same day return (proof of urgency). They also have computers and internet available to download anything forgotten.
Finding the Myanmar Embassy from Surasak BTS
The Myanmar Embassy is at 132 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10500, close to Thanon Pan. For a convenient public-transport route take the Silom Line to Surasak BTS. On our visits we used Exit 3 and walked down Sathorn Road; check current station signs and maps before setting out.
Thanon Pan will be the 2nd street on the left. The Myanmar Embassy is on the opposite corner and is hard to miss. To make it simple I photographed the Surasak Station map (below) and put a big red dot for the Embassy.
Myanmar eVisa and Bangkok Embassy: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a Myanmar tourist visa online from Thailand?
Yes, provided your nationality and visa type are eligible. Apply directly through the official Myanmar eVisa portal.
What is the official Myanmar eVisa website?
The Myanmar government application site is evisa.moip.gov.mm. Check the domain before entering passport details or paying.
Do I need to visit the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok?
Usually not for an eligible tourist eVisa. Embassy applications are still relevant for certain nationalities, other visa categories and consular matters.
What documents do I need for a Myanmar tourist eVisa?
Requirements vary. Check the official government FAQ for passport validity, photo specifications, accommodation and travel documents.
Can I enter Myanmar at any border with an eVisa?
No. Entry is limited to designated checkpoints listed on the government eVisa website. Check your intended entry point before booking.
Where is the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok?
It is at 132 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10500, near Surasak BTS Station on the Silom Line. Check services and opening arrangements before visiting.
Is it safe to travel to Myanmar?
Visa eligibility is separate from travel safety. Myanmar is affected by conflict and changing restrictions. Consult current official travel advice before planning a journey.
Incredibly useful. Cheers!