With the aim of increasing tourism business in Myanmar, ordinary passport holders from Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Macao will have visa entry relaxed as 1 year of probation period from 1 October 2018 to 30 September, 2019, state media reported.

Travellers from Japan, South Korea and China’s Administrative Regions: Hong Kong, Macao will be allowed visa exemptions to enter and leave Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw international airports, Yangon international harbor, Tachilek, Hteekhee and Kawthoung international airport (Myanmar-Thailand), Tamu and Rechawdar international airport (Myanmar-India).

Tourists can visit with a only tourist visa and have a total of 30-day stay with visa exemption. Ordinary passport holders from China can enter Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw international airports with visa on arrival system and 30-day stay by paying US$50 visa on arrival fee.