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π«π· Does a French need a visa for Myanmar π²π²?
Yes, online (e-Visa). French passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for French citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Myanmar or its official government website before you travel.
β 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
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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 Β· Currency: Burmese kyat (MMK, Ks) Β· Official languages: Burmese Β· Calling code: +95
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in France (C, E) works with sockets in Myanmar.
More about entering Myanmar β
Your embassy in Myanmar
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Myanmar, contact the embassy of France:
- Embassy of France, Yangon Β· 102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road, Dagon Township Β· mm.ambafrance.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Myanmar for French passport holders
- π§π³ Brunei β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 90 days
- π΅π Philippines β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 90 days
- πΉπ Thailand β Visa-free 60 days
- πΉπ± Timor-Leste β Visa-free 90 days
- π»π³ Vietnam β Visa-free 45 days
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π²π² Burmese passport holders visiting France: Burmese passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
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Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
French passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Burmese need a visa for France?
Burmese passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.