RussiaMyanmar
Russian passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Ordinary passport holders: visa-free 30 days per visit, capped at 90 days within a year.
30
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
Mutual Russia-Myanmar visa-free agreement effective 27 January 2026.
Does not cover employment, study, or permanent residence, which still require a visa (e.g. Business e-Visa). Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders separately enjoy 90 days per bilateral agreement (see conditional_access). Source: Myanmar Ministry of Information http://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/20107 (verified 2026-07)
Entering Myanmar on a Russian passport
- Travel with your valid Russian passport - no visa, no application.
Myanmar visa types
Education VisaStudent
90 dayssingle entry~$50
Entry for foreign nationals enrolled in educational or training programs in Myanmar.
Single-entry Education Visa (USD 50, 90 days). Multiple-entry: 1 year for USD 160 (per official Myanmar Consulate General Los Angeles and Embassy of Myanmar Riyadh fee schedules). Requires acceptance letter from an accredited Myanmar educational institution. Extensions possible with appropriate documentation.
Official page โEmployment VisaWork
70 dayssingle entry~$50valid 90d
Entry for foreign nationals taking up employment in Myanmar.
Initial single-entry Employment Visa (USD 50, 70 days) is obtained from Myanmar embassy abroad. After arrival, a Stay Permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Immigration. Multiple-entry versions available for extended validity. Work permit from Ministry of Labour is required separately.
Official page โCrew VisaOther
28 dayssingle entry~$40valid 90d
Entry for air crew and maritime crew members transiting or working in Myanmar.
Visa on Arrival Crew Visa: USD 40, 28 days (Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw International Airports for eligible nationalities). Embassy/consulate Crew Visa: single-entry USD 50 (90 days), multiple-entry USD 160 valid 2 years (per official Myanmar Consulate General Los Angeles and Embassy of Myanmar Riyadh fee schedules). Requires crew member documentation.
Official page โJournalist VisaOther
28 dayssingle entry~$40
Entry for foreign journalists and media personnel covering events in Myanmar.
Single-entry Journalist Visa (USD 40, 28 days). Requires press credentials and assignment documentation. Must apply at Myanmar embassy abroad. Note: Myanmar has heavily restricted press access since the February 2021 coup; approvals are rare in practice.
Official page โMeditation VisaOther
70 dayssingle entry5-7d processing~$50valid 90d
Entry for foreign nationals attending meditation retreats or undertaking monastic/religious training at a Myanmar meditation centre, monastery, or under a Sayadaw.
Myanmar is the only country that issues a dedicated Meditation Visa. Single-entry USD 50, 70 days stay, valid 3 months from issue; multiple-entry options USD 150 (3 months), USD 300 (6 months), USD 450 (1 year). Requires a sponsorship/invitation letter from a recognized Myanmar meditation centre, monastery, or Sayadaw plus approval from the Ministry of Religious Affairs (approval can take 2-4 months); embassy processing thereafter is roughly 5-7 business days. Extendable in-country at the Immigration Department (up to 1 year per extension). Distinct from the Religious Visa, which covers missionary/clergy work. Confirmed as a separate category by Myanmar Consulate Hong Kong and the Embassy of Myanmar, Ottawa.
Official page โOfficial / Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic
free
Entry for holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports traveling on government business.
Diplomatic/Courtesy Visa is issued free of charge. Official Visa for non-diplomatic government travelers: single-entry USD 50, multiple-entry options USD 200-600. Separate from bilateral diplomatic visa exemption agreements. Duration determined case-by-case.
Official page โReligious VisaOther
70 dayssingle entry~$50
Entry for foreign nationals engaging in religious activities, missionary work, or pilgrimages in Myanmar.
Single-entry Religious Visa (USD 50, 70 days). Multiple-entry options: 3 months USD 150, 6 months USD 300, 1 year USD 450. Requires documentation from a recognized religious organization (missionary/clergy work).
Official page โSocial VisaOther
70 dayssingle entry~$50
Entry for foreign nationals visiting family members or for social/humanitarian purposes in Myanmar.
Single-entry Social Visa (USD 50, 70 days). Multiple-entry options: 3 months USD 150, 6 months USD 300, 1 year USD 450 (per official Myanmar Consulate General Los Angeles fee schedule). Covers family visits and social activities.
Official page โWorkshop / Seminar / Meeting / Research VisaOther
28 dayssingle entry~$40
Entry for foreign nationals attending or presenting at official workshops, seminars, conferences, or conducting research in Myanmar.
Single-entry, 28 days, USD 40. Available via embassy and also as Visa on Arrival at Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw International Airports for eligible nationalities. Research visa holders may apply for extensions. Invitation/approval letter from Myanmar institution or government agency required.
Official page โMyanmar visa for Russian citizens - FAQ
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Myanmar?
Russian passport holders can stay in Myanmar for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Russian citizens need for Myanmar?
A valid passport is all Russian citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 30 days).
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