Permit for foreign nationals

Myanmar: areas requiring prior permission for foreigners

Permit for foreign nationals · Myanmar

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

Boundary area — 95,539 km²
Approximate boundary: a strip at the average distance
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: ခွင့်ပြုချက်တောင်းခံရမည့်နယ်မြေ

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit required. Foreigners need prior permission to enter these townships, per the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism list (2019). The issuing authority is not named; arrange via a licensed tour company / local authorities.Issued by: Not named in the list. Per MoHT (Guidelines for Tour Companies) — apply through a licensed tour company; per the Russian Foreign Ministry — written permission from local authorities · Processing time: Not stated in the official source · Fee: Not stated in the official sourceExceptions: Kayah: town quarters of Hpasawng, Bawlakhe and Mese (Home Affairs letter of 16.01.2018 No. ပထရ/၁/လခရ(၀၄၄၃)/ဦး၁).; Mon, Thanbyuzayat: Wekali hot spring, Panga saltpans, Death Railway Museum, Allied War Cemetery, Kyaikkhami Yele Pagoda, Setse beach (Home Affairs letter of 16.01.2018).; MoHT Guidelines for Tour Companies (current website, 2026): «Tours should not involve entry into restricted areas without a permit».
Original wording
(3) The Areas which need to get the Prior Permission
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism — «Permitted Area» (tourism.gov.mm, Wayback) · as of 25 July 2019 · checked 21 October 2026

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Myanmar: areas requiring prior permission for foreigners?

For visitors: permit required. Foreigners need prior permission to enter these townships, per the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism list (2019). The issuing authority is not named; arrange via a licensed tour company / local authorities.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Not named in the list. Per MoHT (Guidelines for Tour Companies) — apply through a licensed tour company; per the Russian Foreign Ministry — written permission from local authorities. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

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