Pre-departure Information
Visa Application
The valid passport and visa is required for
all traveller. Visa can be applied at any Myanmar embassy or consulate offices in abroad - address in
"
Myanma Embassies Abroad".
Tourist visa allows a stay 28 days in Myanmar and
can be extended for an additional 14 days. An application form for
visa will be issued up on your request.
APPLICATION TIME may take two to three days to obtain your entry visa depending
on the embassy you apply, application time and current regulations
on a case by case basis. Three
passport photos will be required.
There are two kinds of tourist visas. Entry Visa tourist EVT (Package) & EVT (FIT-Foreign Independent Tourist).
EVT (Package) - valid three months from the date of Issue and require a
tour confirmation letter from an authorized travel agent of Myanmar.
EVT (FIT) - valid one month from the date of Issue but require no tour
confirmation letter.
Both visas have same status and procedure on arrival at
Yangon airport immigration.
Since Oct 1, 2003, all traveler do not need to change with
FECs regardless of Package or FIT visa.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING
TOURIST VISA 1. Two completed application forms and one completed "Report of Arrival" form with a photo (approx 1.5" x 2")
on each. Application forms can be requested from any Myanmar Embassies or
down-loaded from Embassy web site.
2. An evidence of the trip - copy of air ticket/ itinerary/ letter from the
travel agent are required for Package visa.
3. Send your application along with prepaid Self-Addressed Envelope (FedEx/ USPS-Express Mail/ DHL/ UPS/ Airborne) (Payment arranged through Credit Cards
are not accepted).
4. Passport of at least 6 months validity with available visa pages.
5. Payment of US$20 per applicant for visa fee, payable to the Embassy of
Myanmar in official check, company check or money order only (personal checks
are not accepted).
VISA INFORMAT1ON
The Entry Tourist Visa is valid for a stay of exactly 4 weeks (28days)
and extendible for a stay of additional 14 days.
Visa is valid for THREE MONTHS from the date of issue, which can not be renewed
or refunded.
On Arrival Visa is
granted and can be applied with prior
arrangements to Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
via a local travel company. On Arrival Visa
is dedicated to those who live in
a country where there is no Myanmar Embassy or Consulate General office and for
those who are on travelling. We provide `On arrival visa' application service for
a package tour only. Two passport photos are
required to use at Yangon airport for On arrival
visa Issue.
Land route entry
Today, land route entry is allowed through border entrances for foreign tourists with
'package tour' visas at Muse, Lweje, Namkham, Kyukoke, Kwanlong
and Mong la along the Myanmar-Chinese border
and at
Myawaddy near Me-sok of Thailand and Tachileik
near the Golden
Triangle across from Mae-Sai of Thailand, and Kawthoung (Victory point), the
very southern end of Myanmar near Ranong of Thailand.
Thai and Chinese tourists are permitted to enter
with border pass for limited areas and
vice-versa.
Arrival Procedures
On arrival, summit your passport
at the immigration desk with arrival form that
may need to wait for your turn in line and next you
may
proceed to the check-in baggage area. After collecting your checked luggage, to
the customs inspection desks (tourists' bags are occasionally inspected), our
tour guides will meet you at the arrival area with your name on MT&K Tours sign.
Currency
As a result of economy sanctions, all credit
cards (including traveller's checks) - AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, VISA, MASTER -
will not be able to settle any monetary transactions in Myanmar. Please be
advised that USD cash is commonly accepted. We would like to suggest you
to bring US$ notes in small
and big denominations in good and crisp condition.
The Myanmar currency is Kyat, there are private money changer counters in Yangon,
Mandalay, Inle lake and Bagan but the “market” rate is fluctuate quite a lot at
times. Formally, Travellers checks in American Express, Visa, Bank of Tokyo,
Citi Corporation, Bank of America, National Westminster bank, First National
bank and Swiss bankers are accepted at the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB)
with a purchasing order from the issuing bank. Credit cards - American
Express, Visa, and Diners Club can also be used. Master Card is not accepted in
Myanmar today (either credit card or travellers check). Checks can be cashed at
the MFTB branch at the airport or downtown. The easiest way is to bring cash
(US$). Only United States Dollar and British Pounds are converted to local
currency upon arrival. Most of currencies are not accepted in around Country.
Major hotels accept credit cards. As credit cards can be used in Yangon at one
bank and will not be useful on travelling out of Yangon and even in Yangon
Sunday and Saturday bank is closed.
Attention:
The private money exchange at Yangon airport
offer only 40 to 50% of market rate, advise to
wait and collect information first from your
guide or travel agency.
Customs formalities
Formally, all valuable items brought into the country such as jewellery, cameras, mobile
phone, electrical equipment, etc. should be declared upon arrival and consequently
brought out of the country upon departure. A mobile phone is not allowed to
bring with you during your stay in Myanmar, so when you declare it on arrival, airport custom
will keep it for you until your departure check in.
All
foreign currency in excess of US$2,000 in
equivalence must be declared. Any items of
handicrafts considered being antiques are
prohibited. Most of precious items should be
purchased with an official custom clearance receipt.
Climate and Weather
Myanmar has a tropical climate with three seasons; Hot Season - March to May -average
temperatures 25-40 C, Rainy Season - June to September- average temperatures
15-35 C. Cold Season - October to February - average temperatures
15 to 24 C. It
does rain only a little bit in central part of the country - Bagan and Mandalay.
In raining season at Yangon may need to brake
sightseeing for few hours due to heavy rain but not in Bagan, Mandalay
and Inle Lake areas. Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan – 27 to 40 C in summer and
20 to 35
C at cold season. Inle Lake area reach 20 – 30 C. Places in
mountain areas such as Kalaw, Pindaya and
Kanpetlet vary between 3 to 10 C at night
in cold season and 15 to 20 C in summer time.
What to Wear
Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay is warm weather for all year round that you
should bring the light and warm
weather clothing and around the Inle Lake area and in mountain
in higher
elevations, the temperature may down near freezing at night in the ‘winter’ from
November to February. So you need winter clothe for Kanpetlet-
Chin visit, Kalaw, Pindaya, Taunggyi, Kyaing
tong, Maymyo, Lashio and northern Myanmar trips. However, after a cold night,
temperature is up again and quite pleasant by mid day. Buddhist temples in
Myanmar, a suggestive or revealing clothing is never a good behaviour.
When visiting religious areas, a modest and
decent dress is required and easily
removable footwear is recommended.
Since Myanmar people
believe that the religious grounds
are donated to The Buddha and to holy
Buddhist monks, want to keep it in
clean and purity, therefore, become very
strong custom and tradition ``not to
wear'' shoes, sandal, thong or flip-flop and socks
within religious compounds. Hats and sunglasses will be
useful for tropical zone in Bagan & Mandalay and an umbrella or raincoat for the
rainy season June to September in Yangon and Inle Lake.
Domestic
Air travel
baggage allowance & Departure Tax
Normally up to 20 kgs / 44 lbs is free limit per
person for check-in baggage in all domestic airlines.
Excess baggage fee is US$ 2 per one kilogram but it is less
than 10 kg that airline may allow free of charge.
And also
allow one carry-on bag and formal Size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
There is sizing boxes at check-in counter but use it sometime.
The departure tax is US$10; need to pay for
international flights only and no need for
domestic flights.
Electricity Power Voltage
The voltage throughout Myanmar is 220 Volts 50 HZ Ac.
Health Precaution
Drinking water from bottle is highly
recommended (available in all around the country) and
snacks and food from
sidewalk vendors are not recommended. Should bring your medicine
used for daily and Insect repellent to prevent mosquito and
other insect bites.
Health and trip Insurance
We recommend you to purchase insurances at home because our price is not included for any
insurance.
Mobile Phone
Formally, not allow mobile phones to be taken throughout your trip in
Myanmar. You will have to leave it at Yangon airport until your departure
check in at Yangon airport. GSM or mobile phone service support local network
within Myanmar only and no network traffic for global phone users.
Emergency medical service
International SOS has had operations in Myanmar since 1987 and opened its first Clinic and
Alarm Center in Yangon in August 1995. We provide full out patient and emergency
services for members and visitors in Myanmar, backed by a professional team of
expatriate and national medical specialists.
| Myanmar International SOS Limited |
| The New World Inya Lake Hotel |
| 37 Kaba Aye Pagoda Road |
| Yangon, Union of Myanmar
|
| Clinic Tel
|
(95) (1) 667 879 |
| Clinic Fax |
(95) (1) 667 866 |
| Alarm Tel |
(95) (1) 667 877 |
| Alarm Fax |
(95) (1) 667 866 |
Email -
intl.sos@mptmail.net.mm
http://www.internationalsos.com/countries/Myanmar/
Religious Services (Yangon)
Mediation Centres
Chanmyay Yeiktha Monastery
55/A, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd., Tel: 661 479
Panditarama Golden Hill Monastery
80/A, Shwetaunggya Rd., Tel: 531448
The international Meditation Centre
31/A, Inya Myang Rd.,Tel: 531549
The Mahasi Centre
16, SasanaYeiktha Rd.,
Tel: 541971, 552501, Fax: 289960, 289961
Protestant
English Methodist Church
63, Alanpya Pagoda Rd, Tel: 272808,
Service:9:30 A.M, Sunday
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Anglican)
446, Bogyoke Aung San St, Tel: 272326,
Service Hour : 7:00 A.M, Sunday, 8:30 A.M, Sunday
Immanuel Baptist Church
Maha Bandoola Garden St,
Tel: 275905, Service Hour : 8:30 A.M, Sunday
Judson Church
Yangon University Estate,
Tel: 531509, Service Hours: 4:00 PM, Sunday St.
John the Baptist
Armenian Church, 11 3, Bo Aung Kyaw St,
Service Hours : 8:00 A.M, Sunday
Parish Church of St. John The Evangelist
47, Mim Ye Kyaw Swa Road, Ahlon,
Tel: 225141, Service Hours :9:30 A.M, Sunday
KUO-YU Chinese Methodist Church
(Mandarin Speaking Church)
Catholic
St, Mary's Cathedral
372, Bo Aun8 Kyaw St.
Tel: 294896, Service:6:00 A.M-8:00 A.M, 5:00 P.M, Sunday St.
Augustine's 64, lnya Road, Tel: 530620,
Service Hours: 7:15 A.M - 9:30 A.M., 5:00 PM, Sunday
Hindu
Sree Sree Siva Krishna
141 Pansodan Street,
Service Hours: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM daily, 3:00 PM-8:00 PM
Arya Samaj Temple
No.166, Anawrahta Street,
Service Hours:8:00 A.M-10:00 A.M (Every Sunday)
Sree Sree Durgakari
No.307, Bo Aung Kyaw St, Kyaukada T/S,Ygn.
Jewish
There is a synagogue in 26th Street where services are held when Jewish Communities
gather.
Mosques
Surti Sunny Jama Mosque
Shwe Bontha St.
Narsapuri (Moja) Mosque
227, Shwe Bontha St
Cholia Jama Mosque
Bo Soon Pat St, Service Hours:
Noon Prayer - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Daily
Evening Prayer - 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Daily
Friday Prayer - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Sikh Temple
256, Theinbyu St.
Time in Myanmar
| Region |
South East Asia |
| Country |
Myanmar |
| Location |
Yangon (Rangoon) |
| Geographical Location |
16° 47' N, 96° 10' E |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) (UTC) |
Thursday, November 06, 2008 (2:30:00 AM) |
| Current Local Time |
GMT + 06:30 |
Entrance fee tariff
| |
Ticket in US$ per pax |
| Yangon |
|
| Shwedagon Pagoda |
5 |
| National Museum |
5 |
| Nga-htat-kyi Pagoda |
2 |
| Bo-ta-taung Pagoda |
2 |
| Sule Pagoda |
2 |
| Gems Museum |
5 |
| National Races villages |
3 |
| Zoological Garden |
2 |
| Moe-yon-Gyi Lake-birds
watching |
20 |
| Bagan
|
|
| Bagan Zone fee |
10 |
| Bagan Museum |
4 |
| Salay Wooden monastery (Yoke son Kyaung) |
2 |
| Pa-khan-gyi |
3 |
| Inle Area
|
|
| Pindaya Cave |
3 |
| Inle Lake |
3 |
| Kakku |
3 |
| Mandalay
|
|
| Mandalay zone [Innwa, Pinya,
Palate, Amarapura & Mandalay hill] |
10 |
| Sagaing [Sagaing hill and
Mingun] |
3 |
| Bago
|
|
| Bago Zone fee [all pagodas
and palace site] |
10 |
| Kyaik-hti-yo (Golden Rock) |
6 |
|
Maymyo
|
|
| Botanical Garden (Kandawgyi
Park) |
5 |
| Monywar
|
|
| Poe-wun-taung |
2 |
| Than-buddae |
3 |
| Shwe-tha-lyang |
1 |
| Mrauk-U
|
|
| Mrauk-U Zone |
5 |
| Mrauk-U Museum |
3 |
| Sittwe Museum |
2 |
| Mergui Archipelago
|
|
| Visiting Mergui islands
|
80 to 100 |
5 days market rotating Inle Lake area
| Date |
2009
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
2010
Jan |
| 1st |
E |
A |
D |
E |
|
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 2nd |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 3rd |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 4th |
C |
D |
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 5th |
D |
E |
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 6th |
E |
A |
D |
E |
D |
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 7th |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 8th |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 9th |
C |
D |
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 10th |
D |
E |
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 11st |
E |
A |
D |
E |
D |
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 12nd |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 13rd |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 14th |
C |
D |
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 15th |
D |
E |
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 16th |
E |
A |
D |
E |
D |
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 17th |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 18th |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 19th |
C |
D |
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 20th |
D |
E |
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 21st |
E |
A |
D |
E |
D |
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 22nd |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 23rd |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 24th |
C |
D |
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 25th |
D |
E |
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 26th |
E |
A |
D |
E |
D |
A |
A |
B |
C |
C |
D |
D |
E |
| 27th |
A |
B |
E |
A |
E |
B |
B |
C |
D |
D |
E |
E |
A |
| 28th |
B |
C |
A |
B |
A |
C |
C |
D |
E |
E |
A |
A |
B |
| 29th |
C |
|
B |
C |
B |
D |
D |
E |
A |
A |
B |
B |
C |
| 30th |
D |
|
C |
D |
C |
E |
E |
A |
B |
B |
C |
C |
D |
| 31st |
E |
|
D |
|
D |
|
A |
B |
|
C |
|
D |
E |
Full moon day - Red block
Dark moon day -
navy block
Index for places of
market
| A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
| Heho |
Taunggyi |
Pwe Hla ( Pindaya) |
Kalaw |
Pindaya |
Kyone
(Pindaya) |
Aungban |
KyaukTaing
(Inle Lake) |
Shwe Nyaung |
Nyaung Shwe |
TaungToe
(Inle Lake) |
Inle Floating Market |
MaingThauk
(Inle Lake) |
Khaungdaing
(Inle Lake) |
Hum See (Kakku) |
Nar Baung
(Kakku) |
KyaukTaLone |
Phaung Daw Oo
(Inle Lake) |
Indain ( Inle Lake) |
Nampan(Inle Lake) |
| Loikaw |
|
|
|
Samkar |
