Below is the new visa application procedure for individuals as at 28th May 2008

Directive from Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
Attention : All Tourism Companies

Re : Permission to travel for International Agencies and NGOs.
 
Permission for Agencies and INGOs to travel to the Cyclone hit area will have to apply to Ministry of Defense through Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

The Visa on Arrival (VOA) is now submitted to Naypyidaw  - the new capital where Myanmar seat of Administration was moved. VOA is reviewed and permitted by Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

Submitting the application by Visitor

Important : We require your tour plan and hotel booking. You must send us your tour plan and hotel booking or you must book a hotel with us.

1. Visitor must apply Visa-on-arrival through licensed tour company from Ministry of Hotel and Tourism.
    
2. Visitor must fill in the Application Form. Send a passport photo and copy of your passport by email or fax (preferably  email). Secured Form at http://www.myanmarvisa.com/visaapplication.htm
    
3. Upon approval, we will send you the 'Approval Letter' by email/fax
    
4. All the airlines with connections to Yangon are informed of this procedure and you may show this 'Approval Letter' on  airline check in.
    
5. Upon arriving at Yangon International Airport, you have to present this 'Approval Letter' to the Immigration check in  counter.

Office of the Minister, Ministry of Hotels & Tourism
Union of Myanmar

Office No. (33), Naypyitaw
Tel: (+95-67) 406056, 406057
Fax: (+95-67) 406057
E-mail: dg.dht@mptmail.net.mm
Website: www.myanmartourism.org

Application Procedure : 10 Steps for Tour Companies as at 27.Jan.2008

This is the result of the meeting held at Naypyidaw for all travel companies on 27.April.2007.

1. After receiving client's intention to apply for Visa on Arrival, initiate an application letter with company letterhead outlining why VOA is needed to the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism at Nay Pyi Daw.
2. Followings must be mentioned on that single-page application.
   a. Tour License number
   b. Tour package bought
   c. Itinery - Description of tour, hotels and transport.
   d. Guide name (mandatory).
3. Fill and attach one pre-defined 'On Arrival Visa Form' for each visitor
4. Sign the form with company seal under guarantee text either by Managing Director or any available member of Managerial team.
5. Photo of the visitor must be attached. Black&White acceptable.
6. Nationality, Citizenship, Religion and Profession of the visitor must be correctly and clearly mentioned.
7. Submit the application to the Officer in charge of Minister’s office.
8. Upon receiving the approval from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, proceed to the preliminary VOA Board (PVB) at Department of Immigration. Note : minimum 5 working days needed from this point on.
9. After the PVB meeting, companies can collect Approved/Disapproved VOA applications from Department of Immigration
10. If approved, the 'Approval Letter' must be sent to the visitor who will be required to produce it upon arrival at the Yangon International Airport. Note : visitor must be informed that visa fee is not yet collected and to be paid on arrival at the Immigration Counter at the Yangon Airport.

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