Myanmar visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Myanmar

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Burmese Visa.

  • An Angolan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must contain  2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • The parents or legal guardians are to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
  • Two identical passport-size photographs (4.5 x 60 cm) must be submitted. The photograph must be taken on a white background. 
  • Travel document must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • Bank statements dating back to the last three months.

Myanmar Visa for Angolans

Facts about Myanmar

Myanmar is also known as Burma. Myanmar is the largest of the mainland southeast Asian states. Myanmar has a total area of 678,500 square kilometers(262,000sqm). It is bordered in the northwest by the Chihagong Division of Bangladesh, and the Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh states of India.

The northen regions of Myanmar are the coolest, and with average temperature  of 21c(70f).

Under British administration, Myanmar was the second wealthiest country in the southeast Asia.It has been the world's largest exporter of rice. Myanmar also had a wealth of natural and labor resources. 

Types of Myanmar Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 3 days to 14 days 28 days
Business visa 3 days to 14 days more than 70 days

General Requirements for Myanmar Visa

  • An Angolan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must contain  2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • The parents or legal guardians are to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
  • Two identical passport-size photographs (4.5 x 60 cm) must be submitted. The photograph must be taken on a white background. 
  • Travel document must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • Bank statements dating back to the last three months.
Myanmar Tourist visa Myanmar Business visa

Myanmar Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is issued to Angolans who want to visit Myanmar for tourism and leisure purposes. 
  • The tourist visa allow Angolans to stay in Myanmar for a minimum of 28 days.
  • The tourist visa is extendable. It can be extended for 14 days.
  • The Myanmar visa can be applied for on a single entry basis. This means you can gain entry once within the validity period. 
  • The Myanmar tourist visa can be applied for online. But Angolans are not eligible to apply online. They are expected to apply at an Embassy or consulate. 
  • The Myanmar e-visa is designed to make the process of application simpler for visitors – particularly those from countries that do not have a Myanmar embassy.
  •  The visa validity is for one or three months. It is advisable not to apply too early for the visa. 
  • When you overstay on your visa, you might encounter some difficulties booking travel and/or hotels in your overstay period, as not all service staff are aware of the overstay allowance.
  • Your passport has to be valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Myanmar. 
  • If you are applying for a paper visa, embassies and consulates might take one day to more than two weeks to process your application. 
  • You are expected to provide a proof of your accommodation in Myanmar during the duration of your visit to Myanmar.  It should state the address if it is a hotel or the legal residence of the host. 
  • A yellow fever certificate of vaccination is to be submitted at the embassy by the applicant. 
  • A holder of a Myanmar tourist visa is not allowed to engage in any commercial activity whilst visiting Myanmar for leisure purposes. 

Myanmar Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Myanmar business visa is for Angolans who want to visit Myanmar for business purposes or have commercial interests in Myanmar.   
  • The holders of a business visa can also take up employment or stay in Myanmar for a period of time. 
  •  An Angolan intending to work with a Myanmar company is expected to obtain a work permit.
  • The work permit is subdivided into two types; the stay permit and the multiple re-entry permit.
  • The stay permit allows the holder to work in Myanmar for three months or one year without re-entry into Myanmar. The stay permit is valid for a single entry. 
  •   The Multi Re-Entry Permit allows the holder to work in Myanmar for one year with periods of international travel during its validity. 
  • Both the stay and multi re-entry are renewable.  
  • The Myanmar business visa is categorized into multiple and single entry type.
  • The single entry visa allows for a single entry in Myanmar. 
  • The multiple-entry visa allows foreigners to gain entry into Myanmar multiple times. 
  • The validity of the single-entry business visa is for a period of 70 days. 
  • While the validity of the multiple-entry business visa is for a period of six months or a one-year entry and are processed manually. 
  • The multiple-entry visas are usually issued when you have previously received three single-entry visas.  
  • A recognized and registered company or government body in Myanmar have to provide a letter of invitation stating the purpose of visit of the applicant. 
  • Receipts of certifying the payment of the applicant’s tax is to be submitted.   
  • Business visas are extendable over a cost price of $3 for overstay and must be within three months of being issued. 
  • Visa fees are not refundable. 
  • Processing time is within  3 days excluding Saturdays and Sundays. 
  • A certificate of registration from a foreign investment commission is required. 
  • Visa documentation for a Myanmar business visa include a photograph of the applicant and evidence of the travel itinerary. 

Myanmar Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

50.00 (USD)

Business visa

70.00 (USD)

Myanmar Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

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Myanmar currently does not maintain an embassy in Angola. Citizens of Angola are advised to use the Angolan Embassy in South Africa for their applications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of clothing can be worn in Myanmar?

The most popular dressing in Myanmar is the Burma dress.  It is worn amongst the locals in Myanmar and signifies the culture and tradition of Myanmar.  Both local women and men wear similar clothes in Myanmar. The Burmese traditional clothes consist of a blouse (called eingyi for women) and longyi . 

What religion is practiced in Myanmar?

Buddhism is the religion predominately practised in Myanmar.  Over 88% of the population practice Buddhism.  

What is Myanmar's national dish?

Mohinga is Myanmar's national dish, it is a fish soup dish made with rice noodles