PING LONG - Myanmar Travel and Tour Agent Information

ONLINE visa applications have begun flowing in to the Immigration and National Registration Department since the e-visa system was launched on January 21, a departmental official said last week.

"Myanmar is the first country in Southeast Asia to offer e-visa," said U Pyone Maung Maung, the joint secretary of the e-National Task Force, which is overseeing a series of e-government projects.

Applicants are required to fill in the application form for processing by the Immigration and National Registration Department. Approved applications are then returned by e-mail.

Travelers will need to carry a print-out of the approved application form to show to Immigration officials on their arrival in Myanmar.