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Myanmar visa requirements for South Korea citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. South Korea passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Myanmar entry requirements for South Korea citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Myanmar

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for South Korea passport holders

Countries in South-Eastern Asia and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the South Korea passport than Myanmar, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ThailandVisa-free90 days
VietnamVisa-free45 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days

Myanmar at a glance for travellers

  • 16 of 198 passports can enter Myanmar without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The South Korea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalMyanmar e-Visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Myanmar entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

South Korea passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Myanmar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do South Korea passport holders need for Myanmar?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do South Korea passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Myanmar?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.