junglechef Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Want to fly from CM to Yangon for a week vacation. Anyone had recent experience with getting a visa? Where, how much, procedure etc.? Thanks, JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsteeltje Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hello JC, You have to apply online: http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/ Will cost you USD 50. Painless and visa approval sometimes within 4 hours. Just came back from Yangon. Traffic is very bad. If you are going with your kids let them carry their Ipads or whatever since wasting hours in traffic is now the reality. Have fun. R'tje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks, leaving the kids and taking my bicycle to ride in the countryside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stigvinck Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi. Online is 50usd but they add a service charge of about 40usd. Go to Star Travel. Small travel agency directly opposite Assist Thaivisa office on Chiang Mai Land Rd. 2000thb all inclusive. You get your passport back in 3 to 4 days. Bring 2 passport photos. Stig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Are they not available at the new Myanmar/Burma Consulate in Chiang Mai..... What about the cost there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 In BKK if you get the application in before 9.30 am, you will get the visa and your passport back after lunch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 They do postal applications as well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryBird Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Please take some pictures and share if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi. Online is 50usd but they add a service charge of about 40usd. Go to Star Travel. Small travel agency directly opposite Assist Thaivisa office on Chiang Mai Land Rd. 2000thb all inclusive. You get your passport back in 3 to 4 days. Bring 2 passport photos. Stig Bit confused why they need a passport as I assume I can a visa on-line w/o one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 If you apply in-line, you will need to upload a passport quality picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosesk Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I got a visa online to Myanmar earlier this year (from the USA).There was no $40 service charge.Cost was $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I get mine on arrival 50 US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Like Gonzo mentions, my first place to contact would be the Myanmar Consulate in CM. Why use an agent or pay extra when you can visit the consulate. I know its not been open very long but It would be a strange consulate if it can't issue tourist visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Like Gonzo mentions, my first place to contact would be the Myanmar Consulate in CM. Why use an agent or pay extra when you can visit the consulate. I know its not been open very long but It would be a strange consulate if it can't issue tourist visa. The $50.00 fee is the same whether you go to the consulate, on arrival or online. I strongly recommend doing it online in the comfort of your home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stigvinck Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 When I tried to apply online last week it automatically added 40usd service charge to the 50usd visa fee. 90usd in total. I wasn't aware of a consulate in Chiang Mai but a friend had been to Myanmar e few months ago and he told me about the agency on Chiang Mai land Rd. They sent off the passport to Bangkok and ago few days later it came back with the visa in it. 2000thb But it would make sense that the consulate in Chiang Mai can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 You need to be careful. There are sites that are NOT government visa that do this for you and charge $40.00. Go to http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/NewApplication.aspx# to apply for the visa from the Government.It's $50.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stigvinck Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 You need to be careful. There are sites that are NOT government visa that do this for you and charge $40.00. Go to http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/NewApplication.aspx# to apply for the visa from the Government.It's $50.00. Thanks. That makes sense... I was probably looking at the wrong site then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I am due there with a Thai wife & two Euro friends in early Nov. My usual passport has got me Visa on Arrival in Cambodia, Laos and everywhere else except Russia and Vietnam a few years ago I was expecting to be able to do Visa on arrival. Is that definitely not possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes, you can. But I understand it can take a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 re Yes, you can. But I understand it can take a while hmmmmmm ..... if your right ? why did they refuse a young family of three to check in for the flight i went on from chiang mai to yangon in april coz they didnt have a valid visa in their passports meaning they had nothing and just thought they could get on a flight and get a voa .... nahhh ... didnt happen ! dave2 ps ... assist thia visa got my visa in three days for about 3000 ish baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglechef Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks all, I think just to be sure and save possible difficulties while traveling I'll go to one of the companies that provide this service. That's just what I did when I flew from CM to Mandalay 10 yrs ago, they sent my passport to BKK for a few days, I just thought it might have changed now that the country is more open. As for the consulate I might drop in first but as on poster says "Why use an agent or pay extra when you can visit the consulate. I know its not been open very long but It would be a strange consulate if it can't issue tourist visa." consulates are all different. I know that the British Consulate in CM can't do many simple things that the Embassy in BKK can. As for the visa upon arrival conversation that often depends on one's passport, last year I went to Israel with my Thai GF and getting her a visa was near to impossible for there and as we had a connecting flight in Moscow I figured might as well spend a night or two and see the sights but as an American I would have had to go thru the visa procedure beforehand while she could get one upon arrival. Thanks for all the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau thai Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks all, I think just to be sure and save possible difficulties while traveling I'll go to one of the companies that provide this service. That's just what I did when I flew from CM to Mandalay 10 yrs ago, they sent my passport to BKK for a few days, I just thought it might have changed now that the country is more open. As for the consulate I might drop in first but as on poster says "Why use an agent or pay extra when you can visit the consulate. I know its not been open very long but It would be a strange consulate if it can't issue tourist visa." consulates are all different. I know that the British Consulate in CM can't do many simple things that the Embassy in BKK can. As for the visa upon arrival conversation that often depends on one's passport, last year I went to Israel with my Thai GF and getting her a visa was near to impossible for there and as we had a connecting flight in Moscow I figured might as well spend a night or two and see the sights but as an American I would have had to go thru the visa procedure beforehand while she could get one upon arrival. Thanks for all the posts. 'I know that the British Consulate in CM can't do many simple things that the Embassy in BKK can.' Closed 16 May 2015-CM UK conulate that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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