Location
Myanmar shares a total of 5858 km of international borders with Bangladesh and India on the North-West, China on the North-East, Laos on the East and Thailand on the South-East. It has a total length of 2832 km of coastlines. The country stretches 2090 km from North to South and 925 km from East to West at its widest points. The official name is the Union of Myanmar.
Climate
Myanmar has a tropical climate with three general seasons, the rainy season, the cool season and the hot season. The rainy season is from mid-May to mid-October; the cool season from mid-October to mid-February and the hot season from mid-February to mid-May before the rain begins. The best time to visit Myanmar is from mid-October to mid-May during open season.
Electricity
When you plan to bring some electronic devices, make sure that these work with our domestic power A.C 220 - 250V 50Hz.The Power Line is 440V.Duty-Free Shops
For visitors’ convenience, there are Duty-Free Shops at the airport arrival and departure lounges. Allowance is 2 Litres of liquor, 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars and ½ litre of perfumes.
International Driving Permit required which must be presented to the authorities to endorse or issue a Visitor license.
Health officials require certification of immunization against cholera, and against yellow fever if you have arrived within nine days after leaving or transiting an affected area. Proof of smallpox vaccination is no longer required.
If any tourist gets sick in spite of all the precautions, many hospitals can cater for foreigners medical needs. Some are as follows :
- SOS Assistance
- Kandawgyi Clinic
- Pacific Medical Centre & Dental Surgery
- Pun Hlaing International Hospital
Most traveller will need vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and polio, as well as medications for malaria prophylaxis and travelers’ diarrhea. Other immunizations may be necessary depending upon the circumstances of the trip and the medical history of the traveler. Insect repellents are recommended, in conjunction with other measures to prevent mosquito bites. All travelers should visit their personal physician 4-8 weeks before your trip. The sun can be r emarkably hot and a hat and high-factor block cream is advisable.
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. You can obtain a visa from Myanmar Embassies in the various countries. The international points of entry and
exit Myanmar are Yangon International Airport and Mandalay International Airport. Show your
passport with valid entry visa, disembarkation card on arrival to the Immigration officer at the International Airport (Yangon or Mandalay).
Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs) are required to exchange 200 US$ for Foreign Exchange
Certificate (F.E.C) on arrival at the counter of Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB).
A valid passport with Entry visa is required for all tourists & businessmen, applicable at
Myanmar Embassies and Consulate General Offices abroad. For further details of the embassies
click : Myanmar Embassies and Consulate abroad.
You can also visit http://www.mofa.gov.mm the official web site of The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
A Tourist Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible for an additional 14 days.
A Business Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible up to 12 months on a case by case basis.
Visa on Arrival is granted to both FTSs and Package Tourists on prior arrangement with the
Ministry of Hotel and Tourism.
For further visa information visit http://www.myanmarvisa.com
On Arrival
Foreigners and non-residents can bring into Myanmar any foreign currency not in excess of US$
100 or its equivalent without making a declaration. All foreign currencies above permitted
amount, jewellery, electrical goods and cameras must be declared to the Customs at the airport.
Exports of antiques and archaeologically valuable items are prohibited. Only gems, jewellery
and silverware purchased at the authorized shops with appropriate receipts are allowed to be
taken out.The following items are illegal to take out of the country:
Prehistoric implements and artifacts / Fossils /Old coins /Inscribed stones /Historical
documents
Airport Departure Tax
Departure tax is US$ 10 per person. It is advisable to reconfirm International flights going out the country. The flights schedules may change due to weather conditions.
Currency
Myanmar currency is known as " Kyat " which comprises 100 pyas.
Tourist Centres
Tourist information is available at the Arrival Hall of Yangon International Airport.
Yangon Office at 77-91 Sule Pagoda Road (Tel: 95-1-252859)
Bagan Office (Tel:95-62-70217)
Mandalay Office at Mandalay Swan Hotel (Tel: 95-2-22540)
Taunggyi Office at Taunggyi Hotel (Tel: 95-081-21611, 95-081-21302)
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 are recommended 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.
Insect repellent
Sun block, sunglasses, hat, umbrella
Personal medical kit