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Cook IslandsMyanmar: e-Visa

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Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Myanmar?

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Yes. New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Cook Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport. See the New Zealand passport.

Source: evisa.moip.gov.mm (checked September 4, 2026).

    Requiremente-Visa
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelYes, arrange in advance
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Visa-free access to Myanmar17 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Myanmar passport holders visiting Cook Islands: Visa on arrival.

Myanmar drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Myanmar

New Zealand passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Myanmar?

Yes. New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, available online as an e-visa before travel.

What currency is used in Myanmar?

Burmese kyat (MMK).

What is the emergency number in Myanmar?

191 / 192 / 199.

Does Myanmar drive on the same side of the road as Cook Islands?

Myanmar drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

Yangon (UTC+6:30).

What is the nearest airport to Naypyidaw?

Mandalay International Airport (MDL), about 24 km away.

How many countries can enter Myanmar without a visa?

17 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Myanmar visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can New Zealand passport holders visit without a visa instead of Myanmar?

Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Cambodia, Macau, Hong Kong.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.