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Business Stay Extension and Re-entry — eStay

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Guidance updated 15 November 2026. Full-review date shown above.

Company/director-led extension for qualifying Business visa holders in Myanmar, with separate optional re-entry permission and physical passport stickers.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyPublished extension options are three, six or twelve months, subject to approval and remaining passport validity. Single or multiple re-entry is separate and cannot outlast the underlying stay permission.In flux
Processing time
The terms publish up to five working days from acknowledgement, excluding weekends and Myanmar holidays. Incomplete or incorrect documents can trigger an eight-office-working-day resubmission limit. Pay within ten days of the approval/payment email and arrange stickers within fourteen working days of the successful-payment email.
Government fees
Stay extension: USD 62 for three months, USD 114 for six months or USD 217 for twelve months. Re-entry: USD 72 single or USD 217 multiple. Pay online only after approval. FRC charges and applicable overstay fines are separate; the notice describes a conditional under-seven exemption requiring age proof.
Typical duration
Published extension options are three, six or twelve months, subject to approval and remaining passport validity. Single or multiple re-entry is separate and cannot outlast the underlying stay permission.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population ↗

In short

Company/director-led extension for qualifying Business visa holders in Myanmar, with separate optional re-entry permission and physical passport stickers. Guidance updated 15 November 2026. Costs, application stages and eligibility conditions are set out with their sources below.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/myanmar/business-stay-extension-and-reentry#answer

What is the Business Stay Extension and Re-entry — eStay in Republic of the Union of Myanmar?

Business Stay Extension and Re-entry — eStay is a sponsor-led Myanmar route. Indicative government fees are Stay extension: USD 62 for three months, USD 114 for six months or USD 217 for twelve months. Re-entry: USD 72 single or USD 217 multiple. Pay online only after approval. FRC charges and applicable overstay fines are separate; the notice describes a conditional under-seven exemption requiring age proof; indicative processing time is The terms publish up to five working days from acknowledgement, excluding weekends and Myanmar holidays. Incomplete or incorrect documents can trigger an eight-office-working-day resubmission limit. Pay within ten days of the approval/payment email and arrange stickers within fourteen working days of the successful-payment email; typical duration is Published extension options are three, six or twelve months, subject to approval and remaining passport validity. Single or multiple re-entry is separate and cannot outlast the underlying stay permission. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Primary guidance checked with Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population on 15 November 2026.

Overview

The government announced resumption of eStay from 1 September 2025 for Business visas issued by an embassy, on arrival or through eVisa. The applicant needs a qualifying latest Business entry, a passport with at least six months left and support from an existing DICA-registered company and its MyCO-listed director. The foreigner must remain in Myanmar throughout the process through sticker attachment. A stay extension and a re-entry visa are distinct permissions in this service. Re-entry-only applications require the valid stay permission specified by the eStay terms and expire with that stay. This is newly covered existing provision, not a newly announced 2026 programme.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the Business and company basis

    Confirm the latest entry category, passport validity, MyCO company/director status and actual in-country presence.

  2. Submit the director-supported file

    Use the official eStay process with the requisition, recommendations, identity, company, Form C and FRC evidence. Respond to any document request within the stated limit.

  3. Pay only after approval

    Use the payment link in the actual approval email within ten days. Confirm the actual supported card options; no payment or private workflow was tested in this review.

  4. Complete the physical passport process

    Follow the successful-payment email and obtain the relevant stickers within fourteen working days. The published terms name the Stay Section at 122 Pansodan Street, Kyautada, Yangon; resolve separate FRC and any fine handling before attachment.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Business Stay Extension and Re-entry — eStay, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ChecklistApplicant + sponsor
    Read eStay eligibility and completion terms ↗

    Check company responsibility, nationality/document circumstances, deadlines and in-country presence.

    Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population · verified

  2. ApplyApplicant + sponsor
    Use the official business eStay service ↗

    Follow the actual application and approval instructions; stay extension and re-entry permissions are distinct.

    Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population · verified

  3. FeesApplicant + sponsor
    Check current eStay fees and exclusions ↗

    Check the selected permission, any conditional child exemption and separate FRC/fine costs.

    Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is this limited to a Business eVisa?+

The dated government resumption notice covers embassy-issued Business visas, Business visa on arrival and Business eVisa. The latest-entry, company and other current eStay conditions still apply.

Can I complete it from abroad?+

The terms require the foreigner to remain in Myanmar throughout the process through sticker attachment. A representative’s physical paperwork authorisation does not waive that separate requirement.

Does payment finish the extension?+

No. The physical passport stickers must be completed as instructed within the published fourteen-working-day period after successful payment.

Is a re-entry visa the same as extending my stay?+

No. It is a separate permission and fee. Re-entry-only eligibility is linked to the qualifying valid eStay permission, and its validity ends with that stay.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Myanmar Ministry of Immigration and Population

Last checked: 15 November 2026

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