Myanmar woos North Asian tourists with relaxed visa criteria

The government of Myanmar will grant visa-free entry to citizens of Japan and South Korea, in addition to allowing Chinese tourists to apply for visas-on-arrival (VOA).

According to a Myanmar Times report, the visa relaxation comes as the government grapples with new ways to boost tourism after arrivals from Western markets were hit by the Rakhine crisis.

The same report shared that citizens of Japan and South Korea will soon be able to enter the country without visas.

Starting October 1, eligible passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau will be able to apply for VOA at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport and Nay Pyi Taw International Airport.

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