Myanmar Keeps Visa on Arrival for Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Korean Tourists

Myanmar has extended its trial visa-on-arrival scheme for tourists arriving by air from China, India, Japan, South Korea and Macau for another year. The Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism announced the extensions, which keep the arrangement running for a further 12 months in each case.

Key facts

• China and India: the scheme runs from 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2027 — its third year
• Japan, South Korea and Macau: the scheme runs from 21 October 2026 to 20 October 2027 — its second year
• Applies to tourists arriving by air
• Announced by Myanmar's Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism

What is changing?

Nothing changes in the terms of the scheme itself; the existing trial arrangement is being prolonged. Tourists from the five listed countries and regions can continue to obtain a visa on arrival when flying into Myanmar, rather than arranging a visa before travel.

Who is affected?

The extension covers tourists arriving by air from China, India, Japan, South Korea and the Macao Special Administrative Region of China. The source does not state whether the scheme applies to travellers arriving by land or sea, or to visitors travelling for purposes other than tourism.

When do the extended periods run?

Two separate windows apply. For Chinese and Indian tourists, the extended period runs from 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2027. For tourists from Japan, South Korea and Macau, it runs from 21 October 2026 to 20 October 2027.

How much does it cost and how long can I stay?

The source does not state the visa fee, the permitted length of stay, or any application procedure for the visa on arrival. Travellers should confirm those details before departure.

What this means for travellers

Tourists from the five listed countries and regions who plan to fly to Myanmar within the extended windows can continue to use the visa-on-arrival option instead of obtaining a visa in advance. Check that your travel dates fall within the relevant period — 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2027 for Chinese and Indian nationals, and 21 October 2026 to 20 October 2027 for Japanese, South Korean and Macau travellers.

The source gives no indication of what will happen when the extended periods end, or whether the trial scheme will be made permanent.