skip to main content
Flag of United States

Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar

On This Page
Embassy Information Location Map Services Visa Information

Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar, located at 110 University Ave, Kamayut Township. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    110 University Ave, Kamayut Township
    Yangon
    Myanmar

  • Telephone

    +95 1 753-6509

  • Fax

    +95 1 751-2124

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – Closes at 4:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Yangon: 4:01 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Martyrs' Day: July 19 Flag of Myanmar
  • Full Moon Day of Waso: July 29 Flag of Myanmar

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Burmese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Douglas E. Sonnek, Chargé d'affaires

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of Myanmar.

Quick Facts

  • Diplomatic relations established: 1947
  • Legation/embassy established: 1947
  • First ambassador: J. Klahr Huddle

Myanmar in United States

Myanmar has 3 representations in the following cities:

Disclaimer

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The content on this website is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. If you wish to report an issue, please let us know.

Help us improve Embassies.info

Report an Error or Update the details of the Embassy of the United States in Yangon, Myanmar.

This page was last edited on 26 March 2026 at 01:29 PM (EST).

↑ Top