South Africa passport → Myanmar

Do South African citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

eVisa (apply online)

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Myanmar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: evisa.moip.gov.mm

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Myanmar at a glance

Capital: Naypyidaw
Currency: Burmese kyat (MMK)
Languages: Burmese
Calling code: +95
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Myanmar for other passports

South AfricaeVisa
IndiaVisa on arrival28 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa on arrival28 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for South African passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Myanmar. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Myanmar?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Myanmar?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.