Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 28 days
- Processing time
- 7-21 days
- Fee
- €40 EUR (varies by embassy)
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Journalist visa is designed for journalists entering Myanmar for media activities. Must apply through Myanmar embassy or consulate. Applicants must promise not to go to any restricted areas in Myanmar.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For media and journalism activities in Myanmar
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Employment
Must hold official journalist license or certificate recognized by relevant ministry of information
Required status: Accredited journalist with official license
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Two recent passport-size color biometric photos
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Journalist Visa Application Form; Form url: Contact Myanmar embassy
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Official journalist license or concerned certificate recognized by the relevant ministry of information; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather journalist license/certificate, prepare request letter expressing purpose of visit and commitment not to visit restricted areas
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Document submission
Submit two application forms with all documents at Myanmar embassy or consulate
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at the embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy