Myanmar (Burma) at a glance
| Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | No: a visitor visa is needed |
| E-1 treaty trader visa | Not available |
| E-2 treaty investor visa | Not available |
| Own line in the Visa Bulletin | No: worldwide line |
| Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026) | Eligible |
| Entry restrictions | Full: most visas suspended |
| Temporary Protected Status (TPS) | Terminated |
| Where visas are processed | The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon (Yangon) is listed for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, though most visa issuance to Burmese nationals is suspended under the travel ban. |
Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.
What is specific to Myanmar (Burma) right now
- Burma has been under full travel-ban restrictions since June 2025, suspending most immigrant and nonimmigrant visas with narrow exceptions. DHS terminated TPS for Burma; after a federal court declined on August 7, 2026 to keep blocking it, the termination took effect, though a discrimination claim is still in litigation as of October 2026. It was on the State Department's 75-country immigrant-visa pause that began January 21, 2026; a federal court set the pause aside on August 21, 2026, and the government's appeal was pending as of October 2026.
Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Myanmar (Burma)
AsylumProtection for people who fear persecution in their home countryTPSTemporary protection for nationals of designated countriesRemoval defenseWhat to know if you have a case in immigration courtRefugee/asylee familyBring your spouse and children to join you (Form I-730)Extend or change statusStay longer or switch to another nonimmigrant statusImmigration waiversForgiveness for unlawful presence, past removal and other barsMarriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouse
How MyUSVisa helps
- Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
- Your organized case is offered to licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who handle this type of case. Interested attorneys send you offers, and you compare and choose — or don't.
- Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
Can people from Myanmar (Burma) visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
No. Myanmar (Burma) is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) from a U.S. embassy or consulate is usually needed.
Can people from Myanmar (Burma) get an E-2 investor visa?
Not on Myanmar (Burma) nationality alone: there is no E-2 treaty between Myanmar (Burma) and the United States. Some people qualify through a second nationality from a treaty country, or use other paths such as EB-5.
Can people from Myanmar (Burma) enter the green card lottery?
Myanmar (Burma) was eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, so check the official instructions when registration opens.
Where do people from Myanmar (Burma) have their visa interview?
The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon (Yangon) is listed for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, though most visa issuance to Burmese nationals is suspended under the travel ban.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Myanmar (Burma)?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.
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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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