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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Does a Ugandan need a visa for Myanmar πŸ‡²πŸ‡²?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Ugandan 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 Ugandan 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

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 Uganda (G) works with sockets in Myanmar. Mains voltage differs (Myanmar: 230 V; Uganda: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Myanmar β†’

Easier destinations near Myanmar for Ugandan passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡² Burmese passport holders visiting Uganda: Burmese passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ugandan passport at a glance

36visa-free
2ETA
25visa on arrival
41e-Visa
94visa required

All destinations for Uganda passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Myanmar β†’

Questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

Ugandan 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 Uganda?

Burmese passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.