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Myanmar VisaA 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 or consulate general

offices worldwide. The Myanmar government has

two types of visas for foreign visitors:

* EVT VISA (Tourist Visa) – Single-entry visa for

tourist travellers entitling them to a maximum

28-day 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 travellers who are currently working under

contract in Myanmar (extendable).

Visa-On-ArrivalRegarding visa-on-arrival, pre-arrangements have to

be made and is available at Yangon and Mandalay

International Airports only. This visa is granted to

packaged cruise liner and chartered flight tourists

and to foreign independent travellers (FITs) from

places where there are no Myanmar representation;

through any licensed Myanmar Travel and Tour (MTT)

agency or directly by the Ministry of Hotels and

Tourism (MHT).

For more information on Myanmar visas, please

contact the nearest Myanmar embassy or any of

our agents.

CustomsBesides personal effects, visitors are allowed 400

cigarettes (100 cigars or 250grams of unrolled

tobacco), two quarts of liquor and 500ml of cologne

or perfume. Jewellery and electrical goods must be

declared at customs on arrival.

Airport TaxAirport tax is US$10 per person and is paid on

departure.

Airport TransfersTaxis from Yangon International Airport to the

downtown area will cost between US$6-8 depending

on the destination. Taxi travel within Yangon will

cost up to 4,000 to 5,000 kyats, depending on the

distance travelled. Please note that very few taxis

in Myanmar charge meter rates so it is important to

negotiate the fare before entering the taxi.

CurrencyThe local currency in Myanmar is the kyat

(pronounced “chaat”) and is divided into 100 pyas,

although these are no longer used. At present the

following kyat bank notes are in general use: Ks 50,

100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000.

The US dollar is also widely accepted at the

prevailing market rate. Foreign visitors are strongly

advised to bring sufficient cash funds in US dollars

as credit cards are generally NOT accepted.

Traveller’s cheques and other foreign currencies

are not advisable as they can be difficult and time

consuming to change into local currency. Visitors are

advised to check with their travel agents or with their

hotels directly before arriving in the country.

Travel Tips: Entry Formalities

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Route Map

THAILAND

LAOS

CHINA

INDIA

BANG-LADESH

BAY OF BENGAL

GULF OF THAILAND

MYEIKARCHIPELAGO

Domestic Route

Charter Route

Myitkyina

Putao

Chiang Mai

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Kalay

Bamaw

MANDALAY

BAGAN

SITTWAYHEHO

NAYPYITAW

THANDWE

KYAING TONG

TACHILEIK

YANGON

DAWEI

MYEIK

KAWTHAUNG

Mrauk U

Ngapali

Inle Lake

Taung Taman Lake

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Map of Yangon

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Map of Mandalay

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Map of Bagan

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Map courtesy Biznet Maps