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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Myanmar 🇲🇲?
Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Myanmar before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Myanmar or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Myanmar: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 8 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Myanmar at a glance
Capital: Naypyidaw · Currency: Burmese kyat (MMK, Ks) · Official languages: Burmese · Calling code: +95
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Myanmar's sockets (C, F, G). Mains voltage differs (Myanmar: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Myanmar for Ethiopian passport holders
- 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
- 🇱🇦 Laos — Visa on arrival
- 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa on arrival
- 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia — e-Visa
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — e-Visa
The other way round
🇲🇲 Burmese passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Burmese passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Myanmar before travelling.
Does a Burmese need a visa for Ethiopia?
Burmese passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.