Myanmar Travel Tips : Entry Formalities
 

Myanmar Visa

A valid passport with a Myanmar Entry Visa is required for all  visitors. We advise all foreign visitors to have passports with a  validity of at least six months. The entry visa to Myanmar can be obtained from any Myanmar Embassy and Consulate General  Offices worldwide. The Government of the Union of Myanmar has  two types of visas for foreign visitors:

• EVT VISA (Tourist Visa) - Single-entry visa for tourist travelers for a maximum of 28 days stay within the country (non-extendable). The cost of this visa is approximately US$ 20 per person.
   

• BUSINESS VISA - Single or multiple-entry visa for travelers who are currently working under contract in Myanmar (extendable).

For more information on Myanmar visas, please contact the nearest Myanmar Embassy or any of our agents.

Customs

Besides personal effects, visitors are allowed 400 cigarettes (100 cigars or 250g of unrolled tobacco), two quarts of liquor and 500ml of cologne or perfume. Jewelry and electrical goods such as camera, radio, cassette/CD player, calculators, etc. must be declared at Customs on arrival and taken out on departure.  Additionally, foreign currency in excess of US$ 2,000 must also be declared.

Airport Tax

Airport tax is US$ 10 per person to be paid on departure.

Vaccination

No vaccination is required for traveling to Myanmar.

Airport Transfers

Taxis from the Yangon International Airport to downtown will cost between US$ 6 - US$ 8 depending on the destination. Taxi travel within Yangon will cost about Ks 4,000 - 5,000 (Kyats) depending on distance traveled. Please note some taxis in Myanmar charge meter, rates thus, one must negotiate before boarding a taxi.
 

		Currency
		The local currency in Myanmar is the Kyat (pronounced 'chaat') and is divided into Pyas 100. At present the following Kyat bank notes are in general use : Ks 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 and 5000. The US Dollar is also widely accepted at prevailing rate. Foreign visitors are strongly advised to bring sufficient funds of US dollars in cash. Traveler's checks and other foreign currencies are not advisable as they can be difficult and time-consuming to cash.Credit cards are generally not accepted. Visitors are advised to check with their travel agents or with their hotels directly before arriving in the country.