VISA TO MYANMAR (BURMA) & MYANMAR TRAVEL INFORMATION
Myanmar (Burma) has opened to all over the World for both business and tourism, Myanmar has been closed off to most of the world for the last 50 years. But as its government continues down a road of reform. More and more tourists coming to discover the Golden Land of Burma. The
cuctomes and the traditions as well as to explore the hidden charm of the country.
To assist with entrying and existing Myanmar, we would like to provide the main information to get into the country.
cuctomes and the traditions as well as to explore the hidden charm of the country.To assist with entrying and existing Myanmar, we would like to provide the main information to get into the country.
1. HOW TO GET VISA TO MYANMAR, BUSINESS AND TOURIST VISA TO MYANMAR
A valid passport with entry visa is required for all visitors. A tourist visa allows a stay of 28 days extendable for an additional 14 days. A business visa allows a stay of 10 weeks, extendable up to 12 months on case-by-case basis. Visa on Arrival is granted on prior arrangement with the Ministry of Hotel and Tourism. Infants and children also require a separate visa even traveling on parent's passport.
Package Tour Visa (EVT) is issued on receiving a letter of invitation from a Tour Company.
Overland entry is permitted to Chinese tourists with border pass, and for third party tourists with package tour visa at Lwejie , Nam Kham, Muse, Kyukoke, Kunlong, Mailar along Myanmar-China Border. Third party tourists are required to be picked up at the border check points by their tour operators.
PASSPORT AND VISA -Visitors must have a valid passport with an EVT [Entry Visa for Tourist: Package
visa and FIT visa] to enter Myanmar. EVT can be obtained at any Myanmar Embassy / Consulate
offices with validity for 28 days. Visa-on-Arrival can be arranged for those countries where Myanmar Embassy/Consulate office does
not exist.
Visa On Arrival: For a pre-arranged visa on arrival, please provide us the below documents;
A valid passport with entry visa is required for all visitors. A tourist visa allows a stay of 28 days extendable for an additional 14 days. A business visa allows a stay of 10 weeks, extendable up to 12 months on case-by-case basis. Visa on Arrival is granted on prior arrangement with the Ministry of Hotel and Tourism. Infants and children also require a separate visa even traveling on parent's passport.
Package Tour Visa (EVT) is issued on receiving a letter of invitation from a Tour Company.
Overland entry is permitted to Chinese tourists with border pass, and for third party tourists with package tour visa at Lwejie , Nam Kham, Muse, Kyukoke, Kunlong, Mailar along Myanmar-China Border. Third party tourists are required to be picked up at the border check points by their tour operators.
PASSPORT AND VISA -Visitors must have a valid passport with an EVT [Entry Visa for Tourist: Package
visa and FIT visa] to enter Myanmar. EVT can be obtained at any Myanmar Embassy / Consulate
offices with validity for 28 days. Visa-on-Arrival can be arranged for those countries where Myanmar Embassy/Consulate office does
not exist.
Visa On Arrival: For a pre-arranged visa on arrival, please provide us the below documents;
1 Full names in your passport
2 Passport Numbers with validity not less than 6 months
3 Father’s Name
4 Date of Birth & Place of Birth
5 Place of Issuance / Expiry date,
6 Nationality & Sex
7 Date of arrival & Flight in/out no.
8 Current Address
9 Occupation
10 Purpose of your visit to Myanmar
11 Religion
12 Original passport and passport photo copy sent by email to be required.
13 Download requested information for Myanmar Visa by CLICK HERE
14 Check the Myanmar Embassies Abroad by CLICK HERE
Then we will apply for a visa on arrival. This process takes minimum 15 working days. After getting the
approval letter from the authorities concerned, we will send you a copy of this authorization by fax or
scanned e-mail attachment. Upon arrival you will get your visa stamped in your passport.
Visa stamping fee costs US $ 30 for single entry visa (pay in US dollars when you get the visa stamped
at airport).
Service fee also cost US $20 per passport (prepay to the travel company when you apply for the visa
processing)
* Please do not forget to bring 03 regular passport-size photos.
* Please be aware that we need at least 2 weeks working days for visa on arrival arrangements and this
service is especially for the countries where there is no Myanmar Embassy.
2. MYANMAR USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION
PASSPORT AND VISA - Visitors must have a valid passport with an EVT [Entry Visa for Tourist: Package visa and FIT visa] to enter Myanmar. EVT can be obtained at any Myanmar Embassy / Consulate offices with validity for 28 days. Visa-on-Arrival can be arranged for those countries where Myanmar Embassy / Consulate office does not exist.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE - The currency in Myanmar is called Kyat (pronounced 'chat'). As in many countries of the area the US Dollar is the most useful currency to carry and it can be exchanged into local currency. However Traveler’s Cheque and International credit cards are not widely used. Traveler’s cheques can currently NOT be used or exchanged in Myanmar. It is absolutely necessary to bring enough cash in USD or EURO. Other foreign currencies are difficult to change. There is not anymore required to change 200 US Dollars into 200 FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificates) upon arrival at the airport.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE - The currency in Myanmar is called Kyat (pronounced 'chat'). As in many countries of the area the US Dollar is the most useful currency to carry and it can be exchanged into local currency. However Traveler’s Cheque and International credit cards are not widely used. Traveler’s cheques can currently NOT be used or exchanged in Myanmar. It is absolutely necessary to bring enough cash in USD or EURO. Other foreign currencies are difficult to change. There is not anymore required to change 200 US Dollars into 200 FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificates) upon arrival at the airport.
AIRPORT TAX - An international airport tax of 10 USD per person is payable cash in USD or FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificates) when departing Myanmar on an international flight. No departure tax charged on
domestic flights.
domestic flights.
HEALTH AFFAIRS - No vaccination certificate is required unless coming from the infected area.
ELECTRICITY USING - Myanmar uses 220-250V, 50Hz. power-cuts are quite common but most hotels have their own generator.
COUNTRY CULTURE - Myanmar lies between two great civilizations, India and China, but it has developed its own distinctive culture. Buddhism has a great influence in the daily lives of the Myanmar people. The people have preserved the traditions of close family ties, respect for elders and simple native dress. While tolerance and contentment are the characteristics of the people, Myanmar hospitality is legendary.
COUNTRY RELIGION - Everyone in Myanmar has their independent right in religion. Theravada Buddhism is the predominant religion with over 80% of the population professing it. There are also Christians, Muslims and Hindus.
IMPORTANT FOR CLOTHING -Visitors are required to dress decently on the precincts of religious buildings. Ladies should not wear shorts, briefs or bra-less T-shirt on Shwedagon Pagoda. Shoes and socks or stockings must be removed at Pagodas and Monasteries.
CUSTOM’S FORMALITIES ON ARRIVAL - All foreign currencies in excess of US$-2,000, Traveler’s Cheque and jewelry, cameras and electronic goods etc, must be recorded on the customs form which may be checked on departure. If you happen to be one of the visitors to the land of Golden Pagodas, there are some things you should know about the customs and beliefs of the Myanmar people that will go a long way toward making your stay more pleasant. A key concept for Myanmar people is "Cetana". Although the word has no exact translation in English, it is generally employed in the sense of goodwill, good intention or benevolence. Cetena is manifested in a thousand ways. In the life of a Myanmar, it is applied everywhere and all the time. It is practiced in both his religious duties and daily dealings with others. Any act performed out of true Cetana is greatly appreciated in Myanmar society, you also should never hesitate to ask for help whenever you feel the need for it. Anybody would be happy to help you, without harboring any selfish desire for material gains. Belief that merits, i.e. doing good deeds for others, especially strangers, will accrue is widespread. It even makes us feel enraptured. Thus, gift of money or things should, if at all, be given courteously to a Myanmar who helps you. You should be aware that the help is Cetana, regardless of whether it actually involves expenses. Most Myanmar feels that Cetana can be repaid with gratitude rather than money. Tipping as a system thus confined to such service people as taxi drivers, porters, bellboys and waiters, since they expect a small extra payment if they are indeed, of service to you.
USEFUL ADVICE:
1- Never wear shoes and socks inside a pagoda or monastery as they are not allowed, although CUSTOM’S FORMALITIES ON ARRIVAL - All foreign currencies in excess of US$-2,000, Traveler’s Cheque and jewelry, cameras and electronic goods etc, must be recorded on the customs form which may be checked on departure. If you happen to be one of the visitors to the land of Golden Pagodas, there are some things you should know about the customs and beliefs of the Myanmar people that will go a long way toward making your stay more pleasant. A key concept for Myanmar people is "Cetana". Although the word has no exact translation in English, it is generally employed in the sense of goodwill, good intention or benevolence. Cetena is manifested in a thousand ways. In the life of a Myanmar, it is applied everywhere and all the time. It is practiced in both his religious duties and daily dealings with others. Any act performed out of true Cetana is greatly appreciated in Myanmar society, you also should never hesitate to ask for help whenever you feel the need for it. Anybody would be happy to help you, without harboring any selfish desire for material gains. Belief that merits, i.e. doing good deeds for others, especially strangers, will accrue is widespread. It even makes us feel enraptured. Thus, gift of money or things should, if at all, be given courteously to a Myanmar who helps you. You should be aware that the help is Cetana, regardless of whether it actually involves expenses. Most Myanmar feels that Cetana can be repaid with gratitude rather than money. Tipping as a system thus confined to such service people as taxi drivers, porters, bellboys and waiters, since they expect a small extra payment if they are indeed, of service to you.
USEFUL ADVICE:
some monasteries allow footwear in the grounds. When visiting someone's home, shoes should
always be left at the door. You should also remember that carpets, mats and other kinds of
floor covering are meant to be sat upon, so should avoid walking on them especially with your
shoes on.
2- Myanmar dress is conservative; therefore visitors should avoid wearing anything unsuitable in
public. In a pagoda, men and women should avoid wearing sleeveless or revealing clothing.
3- Women should not sit on the roof of buses or boats out of politeness to the men or elder sitting
underneath. Nor should anyone sit in chairs on the same level as monks or nuns and certainly
not higher.
4- Do not step over the body of anyone else. But if you must, always ask to be excused first.
5- When you offer something to a monk or nun or an elderly person, use both hands. With others,
apart from casual transactions at shops or food stalls use your right hand or both hands in
order to be polite in the case of giving or receiving gifts, etc.
6- Monks and nuns should not be touched. Women should be careful not to let any part of their
body touch a monk's robes.
7- Men should not offer to shake hands with a Myanmar lady unless she offers first, and should not
touch them even in friendliness. Also, couples should avoid displaying affection in public.
8- Do not sit with feet on tables or sprawl yourself on the floor. If you happen to be sitting and
your feet should, however unwittingly, be pointing toward, say, a Buddha image or a monk or
an older person, it would be considered offensive.
9- However aggravated you are, do not lose you temper in public as it will cause everyone
involved to lose face. Furthermore, touching someone older than you on the head may also
be interpreted as an act of aggression and should be avoided. It is also worth bearing in mind
that, apart from the religious persons, age, rather than wealth or professional position, is the
most important criterion of social standing. In short, respect for elders above all.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK MORE AS:
1. MYANMAR TOURS
2. MYANMY HOTELS
3. CONTACT AGENTS IN MYANMAR
CHARMING INDOCHINA TRAVEL SERVICES
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