Visit to Myanmar?

Who to Contact When Visit to Myanmar?

Kindly prepare these information for initial contact so the agent can help you easier:

1. What you would like to visit
2. How long your duration of visit
3. How many persons traveling
4. What are your travel interests
.... etc.
You may find the place of interests in the maps below and the link for the details. 

Here is my friend whom you may contact, as he is working in a big tour company.

Whatsapp Contact:

Thomas Preischl
+95 9 514 4820
thomas@easia-travel.com

For business to business (b2b) travel trade, kindly visit : 
http://www.easia-travel.com/myanmar/

For individuals, kindly visit:
www.myanmar-diaries.com
(unfortunately, due to less maintenance, this website might be taken down soon)
I will try to compose a webpage with the info in this web using wix, yet need some time.

For contribution to the local, kindly visit : 
www.packforapurpose.org

Where to Visit?

Click on this link to find out more



What to Know? 

Visa & Travel Permissions

Tourist Visa arranged from your home country

For the vast majority of travellers to Myanmar, the easiest visa to obtain is a tourist visa. A tourist visa can be applied directly at the Myanmar Embassy of your home country. A tourist visa costs around 50 USD (depending on your home country). Travellers will be required to submit the following when applying for a visa:

E-visa service

The electronic visa system is the most efficient way to obtain a 28-day tourist visa. The process takes 3 business days and costs 50 USD which must be paid in advance by credit or debit card. It is currently (as of January 2015) available for citizens of 100 countries but more countries are being added on a regular basis. The visa is valid for arrival at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport and Nay Pyi Taw International Airport.

From 01/09/2016, E-Visa can be used to enter Myanmar from the following three land border checkpoints, between Myanmar and Thailand:

– Tachileik

– Myawaddy

– Kawthaung

– Htee Khee

– Tamu

The application process and policies remain the same, and is applicable to both tourist and business E-Visa types. However, except from the mentioned entrances above, the entrance will be not valid for others land border with an e-visa.

Please be aware of the following information for any visa application:

– Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months at the time of departure from Myanmar

– You must provide a photograph (4cmx6cm) taken within 3 months from the date of the visa application and the return airline ticket

– The maximum stay in Myanmar is 28 days

– The application fee of 50 USD per person can be paid by credit card (Visa, Master) and will not be refunded if visa application is rejected

– A confirmation email will be sent to you within one hour after submitting your application

– The average processing time for each application is 5 days

– The e-visa is valid for a period of 90 days after the date of issue.

Since 01st April 2018, a new “tourist express visa” has been operating. With this new service, you can apply for a regular Tourist Visa using expedited application processing, 365 days a year, with results e-mailed within 24 hours (including public holidays). The cost of this service is $56, and is available to all applicants currently eligible for a regular Tourist Visa. Note that Express Service is not available for Business Visa.

Extensions & Overstaying your visa 

Travelers to Myanmar are not permitted to extend their tourist visas, but overstaying is a possible option for those who may exceed their 28 days within the Union. A fine of $3 per day plus a $3 “registration fee” is charged. There is no exact regulation, but travelers should not exceed this by over two weeks. Overstayers are advised to have exact change ready at the immigration department at the airport (as they are not likely to change $100 bills and they won’t take Kyat). Note, overstaying your visa may lead to difficulties with airport immigration if you’re planning domestic flights, particularly in far-flung airports (like Sittwe or Myitkyina). It’s wise to stick with land routes.

Passports

All visitors to Myanmar are required to carry a valid passport and a Myanmar visa. The passports must be valid for six months beyond the intended stay.

Travel permissions

Several regions in Myanmar require special permission for travel. In order to secure this approval we may ask for a scanned copy of your passport in advance. For specific areas, we need this scanned copy at least 3-4 weeks in advance in order to assure the paperwork completion.

From time to time, due to varying issues, places are closed without prior notice. In this case we will do our best to propose and alternate plan after consulting with the clients.

Do and Don'ts 

When visiting Myanmar, there are some customs and beliefs that travelers should be aware of before coming to the country in order to avoid offending any of the locals.
Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind whilst visiting:
The Rules to follow:

• When you offer something to a monk, 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.
• Please ask before taking photos of people– particularly monks.
• Learn a few words of the Myanmar language. It is always greatly appreciated

The Rules to Respect:

• Never wear shoes and socks inside a pagoda or monastery
• Visitors should avoid wearing anything alluring in public. In a pagoda, men and women should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts or revealing clothing
• Do not step over the body of anyone else; but if you must, always ask to be excused first
• Monks and nuns should not be touched. Women should be careful not to let any part of their body touch a monk’s robes.
• Do not lose your temper. Furthermore, touching someone older than you on the head may also be interpreted as an act of aggression and should be avoided.
• Don’t point your feet at anybody or anything. As well, be sure not to sit with your feet pointed at a Buddha image (sit cross-legged or with your legs tucked behind you).
• Do not accept any kinds of drugs here. Penalties for drug-trafficking range from five years’ imprisonment to a death sentence.
• Avoid posing or sitting with Buddhist images.
• Do not show affection in public.
• Do not give money directly to a monk.
• Do not step voluntarily on a monk’s shadow
• For more information: http://www.dosanddontsfortourists.com/

What to Prepare?

Pre-departure Tasks
Make sure your passport is valid with at least 6 months before the expiry date and that you have the correct visas. Have a look at the visa requirements for more information.
Consider medical, baggage and trip cancellation insurances.
Check with your doctor re vaccinations and medicines needed.

Clothes

• Clothing should be lightweight and of the drip dry variety. You will be in the sun a lot so long sleeves and a wide hat would be more suitable.
• Underwear should be synthetic and easily washable.
• Sleepwear.
• Shirts should be long sleeved and light weight with lots of closed pockets.
• T-shirts, short sleeved and again with pockets.
• Cool evenings necessitate the need for pullovers or a light weight jacket.
• A light weight vest with lots of pockets will be handy for carrying your film camera and binoculars.
• Long trousers made from a lightweight, quick drying fabric should have multi pockets for day trips. Long trousers that turn into shorts are ideal.
• For trekking lightweight long shorts (for modesty purposes) are acceptable.
• Bathing suit should be modest so as not to offend the locals.
• Hat for protection from the sun. Should have a wide brim and a strap.
•  A sturdy poncho or parka will help to keep you gear dry in case of rain or waterfall spray.
• Footwear: You will need some sturdy comfortable boots for trekking or just walking around.
• They will need to support your ankle as well as having a non slip sole.
• Water proof sandals for those short trips and boating.
• Some smart casual clothes for the evenings and visiting restaurants.
• Evenings in the hill stations and on Inle Lake can be quite chilly so bring a sweater or other warm clothing if visiting these areas. This applies especially for the winter months November-February for treks and the Inle lake area where early morning boat rides can be quite cold. Visitors should not wear shorts, short skirts or other skimpy clothing when visiting pagodas and monasteries.

Pharmacy

• Insect repellent with the percentage of DEET recommended by your travel medicine physician. It’s important that you bring an ample supply of good quality repellent.
• Antiseptic wipes for hand washing and emergency toilet paper.
• Personal First Aid Kit (bring in small amounts and in small containers)
• Aspirin/ibuprofen, etc.
• Cold-symptom relief tablets, antihistamine, cough drops. Adequate quantity of sweat-resistant sun screen with at least an SPF 15 rating or higher, and lip balm with sunscreen.
• Antibiotics.
• Prescription medicines in their original bottles. Acidophilus enzyme (available in capsules in health-food stores). This often helps your digestive system get in shape for “new” flora.
• Immodium, Lomotil, or similar anti-diarrhea medicine. Pepto-Bismol tablets and/or liquid (in leak-proof bottle).

Vaccinations
If you travel to Myanmar prepared your chances of becoming ill are very low. Make sure that you have that all of your vaccinations are current and that you are vaccinated for Tetanus, Polio and Diphtheria. Other vaccines recommended include Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (if you are in-country for over 3 months), Typhus and Tuberculosis, vaccinations against rabies and Japanese encephalitis are also advised. Officially there are no vaccinations required to enter Myanmar. However, any travels from West Africa, Central Africa, Central America or South America need to present vaccinations records against Yellow Fever upon arrival but this is often overlooked by the authorities.