🇲🇲 Myanmar visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens need an e-visa for Myanmar, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for United Kingdom passport holders
Before traveling to Myanmar, British citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Myanmar government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Myanmar immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The British passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (118 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Myanmar is not among them — it is one of the 19 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Burmese citizens traveling to United Kingdom face a different rule: visa required.
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 10 of 11 destinations are open to British travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Myanmar
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Burmese kyat (Ks)
- Languages
- Burmese
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Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
British citizens need an e-visa for Myanmar, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can British citizens apply online for entry to Myanmar?
Yes. Myanmar offers an online e-visa for United Kingdom passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Myanmar?
The currency in Myanmar is the Burmese kyat (Ks). The capital city is Naypyidaw.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for British citizens traveling to Myanmar. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Myanmar embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for British passport holders
Going the other way? United Kingdom visa requirements for Burmese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.