She has been accused of breaking visa rules, with the help of her husband.
Reports say the charges that could result in up to five years in jail.
Vicky Bowman served as ambassador in Myanmar from 2002-2006.
She who is married to Htein Lin. a Burmese artist and former political prisoner, runs the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business, based in Yangon.
The pair have been sent to Insein prison in the city, with a trial scheduled for 6 September.
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