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Myanmar passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Vietnam. Fee: USD 25 (~USD 25). Processing: On arrival / 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
ASEAN member — VISA-FREE entry for Myanmar nationals for 14 days as Tourist! eVisa available since 2017 (expanded Aug 2023 — all countries eligible, 90 days). Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~MMK 52,500) for 90-day single OR USD 50 multi-entry. Direct flights Yangon-Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi via Bangkok.
Visa types: Visa-free entry (Tourist 14 days, ASEAN); eVisa (Tourist 90 days, single or multi-entry, for longer stays); Visa-on-Arrival (with pre-approval); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (employer-sponsored); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: N/A (visa-free). Max Stay: 14 days visa-free.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 25+; deportation; 3-year entry ban for serious overstays
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); For visa-free: return ticket + accommodation + funds; For eVisa (longer): online application + digital photo; Bank statement (USD 50/day recommended); Travel insurance recommended; NRC; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For Business: Vietnamese entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
ASEAN member — VISA-FREE entry for Myanmar nationals for 14 days as Tourist! eVisa available since 2017 (expanded Aug 2023 — all countries eligible, 90 days). Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~MMK 52,500) for 90-day single OR USD 50 multi-entry. Direct flights Yangon-Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi via Bangkok.
Common rejection reasons
Common MM entry issues (LOW for visa-free): (1) Document mismatch on eVisa name (for longer stays); (2) Past Vietnam overstays; (3) Suspicious itinerary suggesting work intent; (4) Insufficient funds — banking sanctions; (5) Drug screening for Northern border regions; (6) **Vietnam Embassy Yangon ACTIVE** — direct consular access; (7) ASEAN cooperation strong despite post-coup tensions; (8) Vietnam-Myanmar bilateral economic ties growing.
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