The Ministry of Immigration and Population has announced that it will increase the number of e-visa (Tourist) applications from May 20, aiming to develop the tourism sector and balance tourism with neighboring countries.

Ministry of Immigration and Population launched the resumption of online e-visa (Business) application process on April 1 for the convenience of business people to come and visit. The government has allowed international flights to resume in accordance with the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 health regulations, which is now attracting more foreign tourists.

Requirements to apply for an online e-visa (Tourist) can be found at the website of the Ministry of Immigration and Population.

The coordination meeting for the opening of e-visa was held at 2 pm on May 12 at the Ministry of Immigration and Population in Nay Pyi Taw and attended by officials.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister U Htay Hlaing said Myanmar allowed e-visa (Tourist) to 100 countries and e-visa (Business) to 55 countries through online e-visa system and the e-visa system had been suspended from March 23, 2020 due to the COVID-19 disease. Currently, e-visa (Business) is re-allowed from April 1 due to a significant reduction in the incidence of COVID-19 disease. Since April 17, international airlines have been allowed to return to and from Yangon International Airport, and some applications have been made with e-visa (Business).

In addition, the e-Visa (Tourist) visa will be issued as a permit, so it is important to prepare the requirements and provide accurate information for the convenience of foreigners entering the country. The meeting was held to ensure that the relevant departments are ready to provide the necessary information and timely notification when applying for the e-Visa (Tourist) for foreigners entering the country, he said.