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πΊπ¬ Does a Ugandan need a visa for Myanmar π²π²?
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.
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 Uganda (G) works with sockets in Myanmar. Mains voltage differs (Myanmar: 230 V; Uganda: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 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
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 30 days
- π΅π Philippines β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ¬ Singapore β Visa-free 30 days
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π±π¦ Laos β Visa on arrival
- πΉπ± Timor-Leste β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π²π² 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
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.