Myanmar Travel Tips

AIRPORT TAX

Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay US$ 10.00 per person as a departure tax.

CREDIT CARDS & CURRENCY

Major hotels, airlines and some international shops and restaurants usually accept credit cards. However, it is advisable to bring some cash with you for your expenditure. Small denomination notes are preferable.

Although Euro, Japanese Yen, and pounds sterling can be exchanged into Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC) in some major city, we recommend to bring US Dollars. US Dollars are easily exchangeable for Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC's) at authorized money changers throughout the country and vastly used.

TRANSPORTATION

There are three privately own Air Lines serving the visitors, Air Mandalay, Air Bagan, and Yangon Airways.
Currently, due to shortage of supply, most of the cars and coaches are 90's model.
In inland transportation, there are several boat company for transportation both in private and public.

ENTRANCE FEES IN MYANMAR

Yangon Area

 Bago Area

Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock)

Syriam

Mandalay area

Monywa

 Pyin Oo Lwin

Bagan area

 
 Shan State

 (***) Compulsory
Rakhine State

Prome

DRINKING WATER

Only drink purified bottle water or boiled water. Purified bottle water is easily available throughout the country.

HEALTH

No vaccinations are required unless coming from or passing through an infected area. Clients should bring sufficient medication with them if required and should check for updated health recommendations before your departure to Myanmar regarding hepatitis, and malaria.

INSURANCE

We recommend all clients to obtain any necessary insurance before arrival.

POWER & ELECTRICITY

Most Hotel in Yangon and Mandalay offer 24 hour power and they have their own generator if needed. In other area, power may not be always available.

VOLTAGE

The voltage in Myanmar is 220-230 Volts AC.

TELECOMMUNICATION

Telephone and fax are available in most hotels. But they are very expensive. Now, internet cafés are available in Yangon and Mandalay. Also note that the mobile phones from abroad are not accessible in Myanmar.

VISA

Visa should be obtained in advance. Visa application can be made at any Myanmar embassy or Consulate. Now, visa can be applied on line. Visa valid for 28 days. Tourist, who are traveling on a package tour should submit a copy of their tour program when applying for the visa.

CUSTOMS

Jewellery, electrical goods and cameras valued more than US$ 2000 must be declared at the airport. Export of antiques and archaeologically valuable items are prohibited.
Duty free allowance: Tow bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lb. of tobacco; one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne.

TIME

Myanmar time: GMT + 6.5

CLOTHING

Those who are traveling up country, especially, Shan State may need some jackets or warm clothes in winter. Short pant, skirt and clothing which reveal most part of the body is not suitable while visiting temple and pagoda, and is prohibited.

PERSONAL UTILITIES

During your tour, it is advisable to bring your personal utilities such as sunglasses, hat gear, insect repellant, sun block cream and etc.

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