This is a compiled list of questions (and their answers) that travellers frequently ask about visiting the Union of Asean and Asean visa application procedures. If you don't find the answer to your questions here, send email to the officials.
 

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I am trying to arrange visas for my friends from the United States that will not have time to receive visas at one of the Asean embassies. Would it be possible for you to help me with this request. Blake – Singapore Oct, 2003

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Yes. Requests for tourist visa-on-arrival from all countries are accepted.

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You need to fill in Visa Application form (preferable the form at www.Aseanvisa.com and make sure you fill Flight No. and Hotel you are staying (or the address) correctly among other things.

3-Q 

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No. You do not need to send your passports at all. Just send us the application form by email or fax (+95 1 204020 or 245230).

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Yes. Official visa fee is 20 United States Dollars. The processing fees is 15 US$ + 20$ documentation charges. If you apply Visa on arrival less than 5 working days ahead we will charge 20$ extra. We start counting from the time we receive your form submission or application email. (There can be a time difference between sending email from your side and receiving on our side. According to our experience, it took 4 days to received 1 particular email therefore it is advisable that you should make sure we receive your message.)

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You can pay cash on arrival. Our staff will be at the Yangon Airport entrance to meet you and collect the fees. He or She will take care of all your entry procedure and you don’t have to wait in long queue.

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After I fill up the form and submit on the web site or send the form via email, how long will it take to get approved.?

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7-Q

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Yes we can but if we send by normal mail it will take about at least 2 weeks to Europe and America.

8-Q

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Upon approval, we email or fax the official approval letter for you to show your airline and immigration officer at the Yangon airport. We also inform your airline after we verify with your supplied flight, passenger name and PNR code and hotel you are staying. Therefore it is very important to supply us with correct information.

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Our vessel will be working in Asean sometime in middle of November, I have quite a few crew whom needs to apply the Asean Business visa. I came across this website and found out that I could actually send in the photos and details directly to get the pre-approval. Can we apply visa on arrival?

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We only have procedures to process Tourist Visa at Yangon Airport. For any other, we have to handle case by case basis.

We heard that all Tourists have to pay 200 US$ to exchange into FEC (foreign exchange certificates) Is it true?

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We are looking to travel to Asean for a few days from Changmai next Sunday and was about to get a visa. Can we apply visa-on-arrival?

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Yes you can. But you have to apply it 2 weeks ahead if you are entering Asean other than Yangon Airport. You will be required to pay the fees prior to your arrival.

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You can pay the fees with your credit cards online. Instruction will be given as and when necessary.

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I want to bring some souvenirs such as a few bottles of wine into Asean. Where can I find information on customs regulations?

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You may contact the Customs Department telephone number 01-662664.

I am currently living in Asean and have some questions concerning the eligibility of my stay. Who should I ask?

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Could you advise me how much money a visitor may need for eating, fares, entry fees, souvenirs etc. for 15 days stay in Asean (apart from what I will pay for Accommodations and Airfares)?

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Minimum meals cost is 6 US$/meals  -
Entrance Fees for most popular interesting places - 5 US$/place
Bagan Archaeological Zone Fees - 10 US$ + 3 US$ Museum Entrance fees
Souvenir and other shopping fares is depends on your demand - 200 ~300 US$
Normally 700 to 1000 US$ should be OK for 10 days tour. It depends on your life style, of course. If you intend to buy expensive gem stones (Burmese Ruby and Jade are famous), you might need more. Check with your travel agent if you can use your credit cards here. A few can manage that for you. You may also call us AseanVisa at + 95-1-381200 if you need help.