After several days of suspension following the devastating March 28 earthquake, Myanmar has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas starting April 22, 2025.
On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, resulting in over 3,000 deaths, more than 5,000 injuries, and widespread disruption to essential services. Among the affected systems were the government’s digital infrastructures, including those tied to immigration.
In response, the Ministry of Immigration and Population temporarily halted processing electronic tourist visa (e-Visa) applications as of April 3. Business visas, however, continued to be processed without interruption.
Now, after more than two weeks of downtime, Myanmar’s e-Visa service is officially back online.
Myanmar’s e-Visa system back in action as of April 22
“We are pleased to announce that the server issues caused by the recent earthquake have been successfully resolved. Tourist eVisa application services will resume on 22nd April 2025,” Myanmar authorities confirmed in an official statement.
Myanmar’s tourist e-Visa allows citizens from 100 countries—including European countries, the USA, Canada and Australia—to apply for a visa online for a 28-day stay.
Applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months, a recent passport-style photo, a copy of the passport’s identity page, proof of a return ticket, and a confirmed hotel reservation. The visa costs 50 US$ and typically takes a minimum of three business days to process. Once approved, the e-Visa is valid for a single entry only.
Travelers with an e-Visa may enter the country through Yangon, Mandalay, or Nay Pyi Taw International Airports, as well as the Kawthaung land border crossing with Thailand.
A welcome development for Myanmar’s tourism industry
The reactivation of the e-Visa system is a strong signal for both travelers and the local tourism industry. Tourism, a vital part of Myanmar’s economy, had been severely impacted not only by the recent natural disaster but also by years of political unrest.
Now, the reopening of the electronic visa service marks a hopeful step forward—a sign of resilience and readiness from a country eager to once again welcome visitors to its golden pagodas, emerald-green rice fields, and centuries-old traditions.
