Japan passport → Myanmar
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Visa on arrival28 days
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar for up to 28 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Myanmar at a glance
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Currency
- Burmese kyat (MMK)
- Languages
- Burmese
- Calling code
- +95
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Myanmar for other passports
- JapanVisa on arrival28 days
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 Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar for up to 28 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Myanmar?
Up to 28 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 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.