How should I fill out my Burmese name on the e-visa application form?

Oct 15, 2024
2 months ago
Kaita *********
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Hi, so I’m trying to apply for e-visa (DTV) in Phnom Penh, and having a bit of trouble filling out the name field.

In the personal information section, the form asks for first, middle and last name. My name is three words but I don’t have specific first, middle, last. I’m worried that if I separate them, it’ll come out all wrong and will have problems at immigration.

Do you have any suggestions for filling out Burmese names in those fields? Please advise.
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The discussion revolves around how Burmese nationals should fill out their names in the e-visa application form, which requires separation into first, middle, and last name fields. Suggestions include entering the first part of the name under 'Given Name' and the last part under 'Surname', while leaving the other fields blank. Community members share examples, advise to write names as they appear in passports, and caution against applying in Cambodia due to potential delays.
Yee ***********
Could you please share how you filled in your name on the form? I noticed that the first and last name fields don’t allow spaces. My name also consists of three words. Thank you.
Kaita *********
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@Yee **********
I put my passport picture and the system autofilled it for me. I just went with it. My full name was filled in the last name box
Yee ***********
@Kaita ********
Thank you for sharing! That’s helpful to know.
Phyo **********
I write the same as my Passport. I think it is okay.
Kaita *********
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When did you apply? I applied this Tuesday and still stuck in Processing Approval 😭
Phyo **********
@Kaita ********
I applied on wed, asked me for other required documents in the next day. Now I am Pending Approval. I guess you will get faster than I do.
Kaita *********
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@Phyo *********
hopefully! I hope you get yours fast too
Kaita *********
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@Phyo *********
but our passports don’t have first name and last names. Do you write all three words in one field?
Phyo **********
@Kaita ********
All three words in one field and keep blank in first name and last name. They didn't question about my name.

They ask me for additional documents. I have resubmitted via their website. Hope it will work.
Phyu ***********
For honestly I suggest you not to apply at Cambodia.They take too time and I have no idea why they take too much time even they don’t need to request more documents

I suggest you to apply at Vietnam.It super fast and get approved within 48hours if your documents are perfect
Kaita *********
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@Phyu **********
လျှောက်ပြီးသွားပြီအမရယ် စောင့်ရတော့မယ် 😭
Phyu ***********
@Kaita ********
စောင့်ပေတော့ working days 5days not including applying dayတဲ့ 😪
Henrik *****
Look at the machineReadable field at the bottom of the picturepage, that is the way you should be writing it on the application.

Check the website of the Embassy of choice, there may be very specific instructions found there.

If still in doubt ask the Embassy you will apply at, BEFORE making the application.

You get it wrong, the visa will be rejected, and the fee is lost.
Dca *****
Burmese people do not generally have surnames. How should I enter my name on the application form?

1.) Example: Hla Hla Kyi

The Given Name should be listed as "Hla Hla"

The Surname should be listed as "Kyi"

2.) Example: Min Soe

The Given Name should be listed as "Min"

The Surname should be listed as "Soe"

What about honorifics like "U" and "Daw"?

3.) Example: U Myint Oo

The Given Name should be listed as "U Myint"

The Surname should be listed as "Oo"

4.) Example: Daw Hla Hla Kyi

The Given Name should be listed as "Daw Hla Hla"

The Surname should be listed as "Kyi"

I only have one name. How should I enter that name?

5.) Example: Zarni

The Given Name should be [blank]

The Surname should be listed as "Zarni"

What about professional titles that include a period? There can be no special characters used in the name, including periods.

6.) Example: Dr. Win Min Aung

The Given Name should be listed as "Dr Win Min" (note the period is removed after "Dr")

The Surname should be listed as "Aung"
Kaita *********
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@Dca ****
Thanks. I decided to go with this guide.
Paul *******
@Dca ****
Dr should never be part of a name. In the last example, technically, you could say Win is the first name, Min the middle name and Aung the last name.
Dca *****
@Paul ******
Yes, it shouldn't be included in passport names, but, unfortunately, there are quite a few Myanmar passports that do include Dr. !
Christopher *********
It exactly like passport
Stephan ***********
@Christopher ********
"yeah, the end is the sur name the beginning is the first name. Just like everywhere else in the world lol", right?

Maybe you should check the facts first, before you try to lecture others?
Christopher *********
@Stephan **********
bro the embassy doesn't look at wiki.

Embassy clarified what they want as first and last name.

Why are you mad at me?
Mason *******
Write it how it appears in your passport.