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Myanmar passport holders: Single entry for South Africa. Fee: USD 75 (~USD 75). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Myanmar nationals require Port of Entry Visa (Visitor's Visa). Fee: USD 75 (~MMK 157,500). Apply via SA Embassy via Bangkok. eVisa being rolled out. Small Myanmar community in SA.
Visa types: Visitor's Visa (Tourist 90 days, single/multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa (Critical Skills, General Work); Study Visa; Family Visa; Transit; Medical Visa. SA eVisa pilot launched 2024.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 6 months from issue. Max Stay: 90 days, extendable.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Declared "undesirable" 1-5 years; deportation; bar from re-entry
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (30+ days beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application + in-person at SA Embassy Bangkok; 35x45mm photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day for safari — banking sanctions); Travel insurance; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; Employment letter; NRC; Police clearance (long-stay); Medical certificate.
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Myanmar nationals require Port of Entry Visa (Visitor's Visa). Fee: USD 75 (~MMK 157,500). Apply via SA Embassy via Bangkok. eVisa being rolled out. Small Myanmar community in SA.
Common rejection reasons
Common MM rejections (~25-35%): (1) Yellow Fever cert from endemic area; (2) Insufficient funds — banking sanctions; (3) Weak ties to Myanmar; (4) Past SA overstays; (5) Migration concerns; (6) Travel to Bangkok for embassy adds barrier; (7) Crime/security screening for some districts.
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