Myanmar launched the Business e-Visa system in July 2015. e-Visas are issued online for tourism and business purposes only.
By using iVisa, travelers of certain nationalities do not have to visit the consulate to apply for a Business e-Visa. You can submit all the required documents and information and pay the visa fees online. This streamlined system cuts out the time wasted waiting in lines and costly processes that were previously in place. This is very helpful for business travelers.
The Myanmar Business e-Visa is an official document issued electronically by the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Applicants will receive their visas via email after filling out the application form with the necessary information and once the online credit card payment is completed.
Required Documents to Apply
Applicant Photo
Invitation Letter (if applicable)
Business Registration of Inviting Company (if applicable)
Important Instructions
As a national from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam, you DO NOT require a visa for tourist visits of UP TO 14 days, if entering and departing from Yangon, Mandalay, or Naypyidaw International Airports. If you would like to stay in Myanmar over 14 days, or wish to enter or exit from ANY of the land border checkpoints, then please apply for the appropriate eVisa.
The passport-style color photo must have been taken in the last 3 months.
Myanmar Business e-Visa holders are allowed to stay in Myanmar for a maximum of 70 days in Total with Single Entry.
Travelers must have passports with at least 6 months of validity from the planned date of entry and one blank page.
The Myanmar Business e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued
IMPORTANT: Remember that when you travel with the e-Visa you can ONLY enter Myanmar through the following ports of entry:
The Myanmar business e-Visa is mandatory travel requirement for foreign nationals from qualifying countries who wish to visit the Republic of Myanmar for business purposes.
The Myanmar Business e-Visa costs USD 70.00. Additionally, there is a service fee of USD 35.00 which includes standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing, the service fee is USD 65.00 and USD 95.00, respectively.
The Myanmar Business e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued. This means you must enter Myanmar within this period. It is a Single Entry visa and allows for a maximum stay of 70 days in Total.
As a national from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam, you DO NOT require a visa for tourist visits of UP TO 14 days if entering and departing from Yangon, Mandalay, or Naypyidaw International Airports.If you would like to stay in Myanmar over 14 days, or wish to enter or exit from ANY of the land border checkpoints, then please apply for the appropriate eVisa.
Myanmar, former Burma, was not available for international investors, which is why it makes sense that now everyone is trying to get a spot in the business world there. As a place where there was no access, there is plenty of opportunities now, and your company may be interested in a business collaboration with a Myanmar enterprise. However, since this is a foreign country we are talking about, it would be better if you learned some basic things about its business etiquette. After all, you do not want to get there and make a fool of yourself just because you could not make an effort to read some things about Myanmarās culture and traditions do you? With that being said, below you will find some valuable information that will turn your business trip into a successful one.
One thing that you will find surprising in Myanmar is the office etiquette. Myanmar is an Asian country, and it shares some of its culture with other Asian countries. You probably already know that when you enter a Chinese home, for example, you are required to take your shoes off. While the Chinese do this at home only, the people of Myanmar do it at their offices as well. You can wear shoes on public corridors, but when you enter an office or a conference room, you need to get rid of your shoes. It goes without saying that you must pay attention to your socks. When you enter a home, the host will be more offended by the fact that you do not take your shoes off than of the āintegrityā of your socks, but in the business world, your attire matters. Check your socks for holes before going into a meeting.
It is common that business people shake hands when they meet. As for that, there is no confusion when it comes to men. They always shake hands without even thinking about it. With women, on the other hand, foreigners are usually unsure of what they can or cannot do. It goes something like this: if the woman extends her arm to shake your hand, then you need to reciprocate. If not, a smile and a nod are more than enough. If you are a woman, you can initiate a handshake, but if you do not, you do not need to worry about it. Nobody will get offended, and you will receive a subtle smile.
As for business attire, things are pretty relaxed in Myanmar. The hot and humid climate is not very comfortable when you are in a suit and tie, which is why you can lose the jacket and tie. Basically, in Myanmar, it is more than okay to wear business casual attire. However, there is one rule for women. They are required to dress a little bit more conservative. If you are a woman on business in Myanmar, you can wear skirts or dresses with the length that should reach the knees. Also, you should have your shoulders covered, and your dress and skirt should not be too tight. Other than that, you can dress as comfortably as you like.
One of the things that are common in all cultures is that business people have some small talk before the actual meeting. The purpose of this action is to get to know you better as a person as some cultures desire to build a strong relationship before engaging in business. However, Myanmar is not the place for that. The foreign delegation will try to find out some things about you as a person, but they are not very keen on small talk. However, if they do engage in small talk, you should probably talk about their culture, history, cuisine, and traditions. They like to hear what you think about it. Plus, if you learn a few words in Burmese, you will very much impress them. They will appreciate the effort and commend you for it.
Gift giving is a common practice in many countries, but in Myanmar, the gift is not a must. If, however, you wish to offer a gift to the business delegation from Myanmar, you should not overdo it. A small item from your country of origin is more than satisfactory. You can even bring products with your company logo on them. One thing is for certain, though. You can never fail with a good box of chocolates.
Just like in most countries, the exchange of business cards is frequent. You need to present one as well. Just make sure that your business card for Myanmar trip also has a translation in Burmese. It is not a must, but it is considered a nice touch. Also, when you receive a business card from the leader of the foreign delegation, remember to not put it away as soon as you get it. Take a look at it before putting it into your wallet or on the desk. If you could use both hands when receiving it, that would be great.
That first meeting you have with the Myanmar business people can be a bit stressful, but you do not have reasons to worry too much. Nobody expects you to know everything there is to know about Myanmar, which is why it is very okay for you to ask when you are in doubt.
Do not be afraid to take little missteps during your meeting. Of course, they need to be culture-related, not business-related. When you have doubts about anything, you can simply smile and ask for a clarification. Nobody will find that insulting, it is the contrary. The people present at the meeting will be more than happy to help you.
The aspect that should put your mind at ease is that the people of Myanmar are lovely and patient. They do not expect you to know everything because they are aware of the cultural differences. If you make a few mistakes, you will not insult anyone, so do not let your lack of knowledge affect your confidence.
An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within a certain country. The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at the ports of entry or visiting an embassy/consulate to obtain traditional paper visas.
e-Visas are linked electronically to the traveler's passport.
Our service starts with information. You can use our up-to-date visa requirements tool to search if you need a travel visa. It's as simple as telling us where you are from and where you are going. Based on this information we will tell you how much the visa costs, the number of entries, the start date and give you an action step such as applying directly on our site!
The best place to find this information is our visa requirement tool. Each country has different entry rules and visa fees. If you are in a rush you can also apply online and the form will give you this information as well.
It depends on the country issuing the visa. For many countries such as Australia ETA and Turkey e-Visa, the process can be done in 15 minutes through our rush service. For other countries such as the India tourist Visa, the process usually takes 24 hours. The exact time can be found on each application form. What we guarantee is that your application with iVisa will be the fastest way to apply anywhere.
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iVisa offers two types of Visa: Electronic visas (e-Visas) and traditional paper visas, based on your destination.
In addition, we also offer the following services/documents that are required by certain countries: ETA (electronic travel authorization), Tourist Cards, Visa on Arrival pre-registration/approval form, Tourist Invitation Letters, and Embassy Registration service.
Please note most countries offer the ability to process a travel visa without a service fee. The main reason we process thousands of travel visas per month is we save you time and frustration. Our service includes an easy to use website and application form. It is much easier to process your application with us especially for mobile users and large groups. We send all of our clients the visa days before travel. This is especially helpful for those passengers who purchase the visa months in advance. We also have a 24-hour customer service with professionals that are based in the United States and speak English. We accept multi-currencies and our website can be translated into over 20 languages. We believe our fee is worth your time and sanity but please note all governments do have their own "free" service.
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This is a rare scenario. However, if your application gets rejected, we will issue you a full refund for the government fee and the processing fee under our 100% approval guarantee. This refund will be given via credit to be used for a future order.
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All visas grant travelers the permission to travel to a country's port of entry. Whether you are granted entry or not will be at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
We know that our applicants can come across unexpected changes in their travel plans that may prevent them from traveling and therefore getting their visa. This is why we understand you may want to request a cancellation of your visa application and a credit for the amount paid. However, we will only approve the refund/credit if it follows our Refund policy guideline:
If your application has not been reviewed by our team, nor submitted to the government for approval, then you will receive a credit for the full amount of the iVisa processing fee and government fee(visa cost).
If your application has been reviewed by our team but has not yet been submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a credit for the full amount of the government fee (visa cost).
If your application has been submitted to the government for approval or a visa is already issued, unfortunately, no credit is available.
Our policy also applies to these circumstances:
If we make a mistake on your application, a 100% refund of the iVisa processing fee will be issued and we will process your visa again at no cost.
If you purchase rush or super rush processing additional fee and we do not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a credit for the iVisa rush or super rush processing fee.
If you miss your trip because iVisa does not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a full cash refund for the government fee and iVisa processing fee.
The exception to the clause above is if the government is the cause of the delay or your arrival date was sooner than our super rush processing time. In such case, you will receive a credit for the iVisa processing fee.
If for any reason, you are not satisfied with our services, please feel free to contact us. Under reasonable circumstances, we will grant a credit of the iVisa processing fee to be used for a future order.
When the visa has to be shipped to you, the processing times do not include this shipping time. It is from when we receive your application to obtaining the approval.
Most visas (e-Visas) are sent via email upon approval so shipping times will not apply.
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