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The pilot program for Visa Exemption has been extended until September 30, 2020. During tourist stays lasting up to 30 days, passport holders from the following nations don't need a visa, and they can enter and exit the country through any international checkpoint:
South Korea
Macau
Hong Kong
Japan
There are 8 Southeast Asia countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival for tourism and business purposes from 01 September, 2022
Ups to 14 days: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore (30 days), Thailand (for air arrivals only).
Ups to 30 days: Vietnam, Malaysia, China.
Business visa on arrival using the application form and with company registration and invitation documents is available( valid for 28 days) for citizens from 52 countries/territories flying into:
Yangon International Airport
Naypyidaw Airport
Mandalay International Airport
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure with at least 3 blank pages.
To obtain a visa, there are three solutions:
Going through the embassy
Via the Internet (E-visa)
By an agency, Embassy visa
You only require a valid passport and a recent photo to obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) enabling entrance to Myanmar (formerly Burma) for tourists.
The following paperwork is required if you are entering the nation on business and want to register for a tourist eVisa:
- A copy of your passport
- A recent photograph
- A letter of invitation to the country
- A letter of invitation from the Myanmar company
- Myanmar company registration
- An email address to receive the visa
- A bank card to make payment
There are no American banking institutions in Myanmar at the present time. International financial institutions are primarily from Japan, China, Thailand, and other ASEAN countries. The Central Bank of Myanmar revealed in May 2019 that 13 non-native banks would be allowed permits to open up new sister bank outlets to provide retail banking services to business owners. Xpress Money, MoneyGram, Maybank, International Money Express (IME), and Singapore Post are some international money transfer distributors.
Burmese cuisine seems to be an exotic combination of fresh fish, and rice that has been creamier and supplemented with toppings and vegetables. Fruits, which are abundant in the tropical climate, have a significant function in Burmese gastronomy. The procedures, recipes, and tastes of Myanmar's neighbors, Thailand, India, and China, have all strongly affected the cuisine.
Meals are distinguished by the substantial utilization of fish, whereas in landlocked cities such as Mandalay, pork, beef, and poultry are much more prevalently used.Burmese veggies (thoke) are typically dominated by one primary ingredient and can consist of rice, grains and noodle soup, and other ingredients, especially ngapi, a fermented fish paste.
Each meal contains at least three of the five flavors of sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and salty. Texture and mouthfeel are vitally valuable, in the same dish.
Hello/ Goodbye: Min ga la ba
Thank you: Chay tzoo tin bah teh
Sorry: Wun neh ba deh
Yes: Ho de
No: Ma ho bu
Help: Keh ba
How much: Be lau le
So expensive: Zei mya de
Can i have a discount: Nae nae htat shot pay par oo
I don’t understand: Na ma le ba bu
Myanmar has three distinct seasons.
The hot season lasts from March to mid-May.
The rainy season lasts from mid-May to September (monsoon season). It frequently rains in coastal areas and the delta region during this season.
The cold season lasts from October to February. Aside from that, there are still several days of clear blue sky, and the landscapes are green and lush.
The winter season, which runs from November to February, is the best time to visit Myanmar/Burma. However, it can become crowded during the winter season, so consider visiting during the rainy season, especially if you intend to visit areas in and around Mandalay and Bagan. Temperatures in the central regions of Myanmar/Burma can reach 40°C during March, April, and May.
Coming to Myanmar, a tropical country, travelers should prepare some comfortable fabrics such as cotton and silk. A light sweater or jacket or socks may be useful in the cool season, especially around Inle and Kalaw Lake when the weather can freeze overnight.
A light raincoat and an umbrella are a good idea in the rainy season and an umbrella can also provide useful shade from the sun.
Verify that all primary courses and boosters are current as advised for living in Britain, such as the seasonal flu vaccine (if indicated), MMR, and any other immunizations needed to protect against employment risks, lifestyle risks, and underlying medical disorders.
Programs or boosters typically suggested: Tetanus with Diphtheria.
Additional vaccines to take into account: Rabies, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and B.
vaccinations that are only recommended for persons who are at the greatest risk: Japanese encephalitis; cholera.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is necessary for travelers of any age arriving from a nation where there is a risk of spreading the disease as well as for those who have transited through its airport for more than 12 hours.
DOs
Respect the Burmese and their unique traditions
Always be Kind and treat Polite to others
Dress decently, especially in Religious sites and Public communities
Exchange money at official banks
Be aware of power cuts
Take your shoes off for all visiting Religious attractions, so it is best to bring a pair of slippers / sandals / flip-flops that are easy to put on and take off.
Contribute to the protection of the national heritage and do not buy antiques. Turn to local arts and crafts
DON’Ts
Do not take pictures that could embarrass a person.
Do not point someone with your foot
Do not put your feet forward, towards the Buddha
Do not touch someone's head
Do not disturb people who are praying or meditating
Do not call someone with your finger up that means challenging others
Do not give candies and sweets to children
January 4th: Independence Day
February 12: Union Day
March 2: Peasants' Day
March 27: Armed Forces Day
May 1st: Labor Day
July 19th: Martyrs Day
November 3rd: Full Moon Day of Tazaungdaing. This is a secular holiday
November 13th: National Day
December 5: A secular holiday commemorating the fact that students from Rangoon University protested against the new British rules. A mass protest followed.
December 18th: Kayin New Year
Secular Holiday: It's almost a national holiday. This celebration takes place at the beginning of the Pyatho moon. The Kayin wear their traditional costumes, they sing and dance. The largest celebration takes place in the Kayin suburb of Insein, north of Rangoon, and in Hpaan, the capital of Kayin State.
December 25: Christmas Day
Flights: Yangon and Mandalay international airports are the top busiest airports in Myanmar. International tourists can make flight reservations for direct flights from most Asia countries like Japan, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc. There are daily frequent direct flights from Bangkok international airports to Myanmar, so BKK/ DMK is suggested as one of the most convenient air transfer points to arrive in Myanmar.
Train: Railway is not a favorable transportation means for visitors to Myanmar. Not only was the country's railway built during the British colonial era, it is molded and old, runs much slower than cars, and the carriages are in relatively poor condition; however, the fare is more expensive than cars.
However, the vehicle has a favorable position over the car and the plane in that it allows you to take in the gorgeous landscapes along the way. The main railway line running north-south from Yangon to Mandalay is the busiest.
Long-distance Buses:
Travelers can choose from three options:
Air-conditioned bus with 48 seats;
VIP luxury bus with 27 seats;
Air-conditioned minibus with 19 seats.Since traveling long distances from provinces to provinces, total transfer time is approximately from 5-9 hours, namely Mandalay-Bagan (5-6 hours), Yangon to Bagan (8-9 hours).
Scheduled short-distance buses: The advantage of this transportation method is pretty cheap although the boat routes are often not punctual and out-dated techniques.
Another disadvantage is that most buses’ names written by Burmese language, so international visitors find it hard to recognize its routes.
Boat: It is undisputed that there are available speedboats and normal vapor vehicles in the peak seasons. To catch boats from Mandalay to Yangon, the daily routes are from 6 AM to 4:30 PM.
Notes: They are unavailable in the dry season.
Taxis: There are a lot of taxis on the streets in metropolitan areas like Mandalay and Yangon, and they're usually second-hand Japanese cars. The average cost of visiting a city attraction is around 2,000 Kyats. Travelers can hire a taxi to get around the city, but visitors must agree on a price with the driver ahead of time. In general, renting a taxi in Bagan and Mandalay costs around 30,000 Kyats per day.