Useful Information

Visa Information

Myanmar requires a visa for all foreigners visiting the country. It is valid for 28 days starting from the day you enter the country, three months from the date of issue. A valid passport with entry visa is required for all tourists and businessmen, applicable at any Myanmar Embassies and Consulate General Offices abroad. The international points of entry and exit Myanmar are Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport. Show your passport (with valid entry visa) and disembarkation card on arrival to the Immigration officer at the International Airport (Yangon or Mandalay).A Tourist Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible for an additional 14days. A Business Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible up to 12 months on a case by case basis.

Visa On Arrival

Visa on Arrival is granted at Yangon and Mandalay International Airports to citizens from any country who hold ordinary passports. The validity of the visas are 28 days for Tourist Visa and Social Visa; and 70 days for Business Visa.

Health & Insurance

Health officials require certification of immunization against cholera, and against yellow fever if the traveller has travelled or stayed at affected areas within nine days before the arrival date. Proof of smallpox vaccination is no longer required.
There are several hospitals and clinics in Yangon, some of which are under the Ministry of Health and some are privately owned. The Pun Hlaing International Hospital is the first international hospital in Myanmar. As such, it is only in the developing stage for insurance of travelling and travellers. The InsuranceCoverage amount may not be able to realize the full expense. Tourists are strongly suggested to make insurance policies at one’s country or from international institutions. It is highly recommended to inform the tour operator in Myanmar the contact points regarding insurance matters in case of such urgency occurs; and the indentification of the insurance company.

Customs

Jewelleries, electrical goods and cameras must be declared at the airport. Antiques and archaeologically valuable items are not allowed to be taken out. Duty free allowance are 2 bottles of liquor, 2 cartons of cigarettes, 100 cigars, 1.5 lb of tobacco, one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne.

Currency

Myanmar currency is known as “ Kyat “ which comprises 100 pyas. Foreigner are recommended to bring US Dollars into Myanmar because they are easily exchangeable into Foreign Exchange Certificate (FEC) or Myanmar kyat at the Yangon International Airport or money changers. Euros may also be exchanged into FEC or Myanmar kyat at money changers. Please be warned that torn, dirty and stained notes might not be accepted. Visa card is accepted by most hotel’s and a few restaurants and shops, and the service charges may vary from 20 to 40 percent. Only a few restaurants and hotels accept credit cards, and the service charges may vary from 20 to 40 percent. Myanmar currency is known as "Kyat" which comprises 100 pyas.

What to Wear

• Light, casual cotton wear because of hot weather
•  A cardigan or light jerkin, when visiting northern Myanmar in the cold season
•  An umbrella during the rainy season
•  Sandals or slippers
•  Quick drying clothes if you visit during the rainy season or Thingyan
•  The dress code for pagodas and monasteries prescribe decent apparel; no footwear is allowed when visiting pagodas and monasteries.
   

Shopping

Shopping in Myanmar is value for money . In the larger town areas, you can usually get good bargains at public market places known as zei or zay, in Myanmar. Another known as zeigyo is the main central market. It is natural that other markets will be named after the district or township where they are located. Nowadays, the number of supermarkets , hypermarts and departmental stores are rising, so it is very convenient for any tourist to shop around. The stores have a variety of consumer products.

Time & Temperature In Yangon