Journalist Visa Form

Journalist Visa Requirement

1.  One (1) completed application form with two photos . (2 photos required)
2.  One (1) completed “Work History form”.
3.  Original Passport  
(Passport must be at least 6 months validity with available visa page.  
Non-American passport need to provide Green Card copy or Documents showing legal status in U.S.)
4.  Recommendation of employment in local media.
5.  Documents certifying that the employing media is recognized by the Ministry of Information/ Ministry of Home Affairs / Recommendation from the Ministry concerned to certify the attending of a local event.
6.  Prepaid Self-Addressed Return Envelope
(Applicant can use FedEx, UPS or USPS with Tracking Numbers. Embassy assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss of mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier services. The applicant shall note the tracking numbers of all used and submitted envelopes.)
7.  Payment of US$ 40 (US$ Forty only) per applicant for Journalist Visa (Single Entry) fee: Payable to Myanmar Embassy in Cashier’s check or Money Order only.
(Payment arranged through Credit Card/Personal check/Cash is not accepted)

VISA INFORMATION
–   The stay for the Journalist Visa is 28 days or according to the approval, which is entitled to extend.
–   The validity of the Journalist Visa (Single Entry) is 3 months from the date of issue, which cannot be renewed or refunded. Embassy will issue visa for completed application as soon as receive it. Embassy will not take any responsible for too early and too late applications.
 

OFFICE HOURS

VISA PROCESSING TIME: Minimum (3) business days for completed application.

PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE (2 Photos for Journalist Visa)

• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• The photograph should be in color with the white background.
• Photo Size:   35 mm X 45 mm or standard photo size of 2 in X 2 in
• Photo Appearance: The photograph must be a full-face view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. Side or angled views are NOT accepted.
• Digital Photos: Digitally reproduced photographs must be reproduced without discernible pixels or dot patterns.
• Photocopied photographs are NOT accepted.