Employment Visa (Work Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 70 days
- Processing time
- 7-21 days
- Fee
- Variable by embassy
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Employment visa is extendable. For stays exceeding 90 days, a stay permit is required. Foreign nationals must secure a formal job offer from a registered local employer in Myanmar, and the employer must demonstrate that the position cannot be filled by a local employee. Must apply through Myanmar embassy or consulate.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For employment purposes - working for registered Myanmar company
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Employment
Must have formal job offer from registered local employer in Myanmar. Employer must demonstrate position cannot be filled by local employee and must be compliant with Myanmar laws
Required status: Formal job offer from registered Myanmar company
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Two photos taken within the past six months
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Myanmar company
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Employment Visa Application Form and Work History Form; Form url: Contact Myanmar embassy
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Copy of valid registration certificate from Myanmar Investment Commission or ministries concerned, appointment letter from Myanmar company
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter, appointment letter, and company registration certificate from Myanmar employer
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Document submission
Submit application with all documents at Myanmar embassy or consulate in your country of residence
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at the embassy (fee varies by embassy location)
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Standard processing takes 7-21 days, delays may occur if documents require verification
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy