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All visitors are required to have a Myanmar Visa and to complete an arrival/departure card, which is usually distributed during their flight into Yangon. The completed card should be submitted with passport to the immigration officials on arrival at Yangon airport. The departure portion will be torn off and returned to the visitor – it should be retained for presentation upon departure. Continue Reading

Travelers are required to obtain a visa in their home country prior to entering Myanmar. Specific advice on up-to-date requirements should be obtained from the consulate offices in your country. For general guidance, please note the following: Passport must have at least 6 months remaining validity at time of travel. Foreigners must always carry their passport whilst travelling. Visa processing time is between 5 and 10 working days at most Myanmar Consulates or Embassies. Tourist visas are valid for 28 days. Some Embassies require a ‘confirmation letter’ which we can provide. Continue Reading

Travelers can apply visa online and the prices are as follows: Tourist Visa: 50 USD and Business Visa: 70 USD It will take 3 Working Days. Continue Reading

Myanmar has three seasons. *Cool Season – October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C *Hot Season – March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C *Wet Season – June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is during the cool season. However, even during the wet season, Yangon normally receives morning and afternoon showers while rainfall in Bagan and Mandalay is very low. The weather around Inle Lake and in Shan State is quite pleasant all year round but cold at night from December to February. Continue Reading

Credit Cards are only accepted at a very few major hotels, airlines and some international shops and restaurants. We suggest bringing a sufficient amount of cash for personal expenses. But there are ATMS located mainly in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake that accept the international credit cards. Cardholders can withdraw local currency from the ATMS. The exchange of traveler cheques though is very difficult and time consuming. Banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and all public holidays. Continue Reading

The kyat (chat) is the official currency of Myanmar. The notes are K50, K100, K200, K500, K1000, K5000, and K 10000. We recommend visitors to bring US Dollar notes in perfect condition only – larger notes receiving a better rate in exchange. Exchange of other foreign currencies such as Euros, Yen and Pounds Sterling are maybe time consuming and difficult. Authorized money changer throughout Myanmar will usually only accept US Dollars. The exchange rate is that approximately 1 US Dollar to 1300 Myanmar Kyat (MMK). Continue Reading

Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways, FMI Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines and Apex Airlines are privately operated airlines flying throughout Myanmar. There is a 20 Kilo limit for baggage per person and excess baggage fees may be charged. Continue Reading

Only drink purified bottle water. Bottled water is readily available and some hotels provide complimentary. Carry a bottle with you throughout the day. Continue Reading

Two bottles of liquor, two cartons of cigarettes or 100 cigars and half litre of perfume are allowed per person. Yangon Airport arrival hall has a selection of duty free shops with a full range of items at a good price. Continue Reading

Myanmar abounds with local festivals. Most festivals have religious backgrounds and dates are fixed according to the lunar calendar. Exact dates for some festivals are often determined only a few weeks before the event. We will try to include local festivals in client itineraries whenever possible. Continue Reading

Myanmar people are genuinely happy to help foreign visitors and don’t expect anything in return. But if your guide and your driver or any other person during your trip was especially kind or helpful a gratuity would be a generous gesture and greatly appreciated. Continue Reading

No inoculations or vaccinations are required unless coming from or passing through an infected area. Clients should bring sufficient medication with them if required and should check for updated health recommendations before your departure to Myanmar regarding hepatitis, malaria, typhoid, etc. If carrying a lot of medicines, it is advisable to have a doctor’s letter stating that medicines are required for personal use. Continue Reading

Your valuables (jewelry, cameras, electronic equipment, etc.) should be declared on your customs declaration form upon arrival. Receipt of purchase and an export permit voucher for locally bought goods such as gems and jewelry may be required upon departure. Continue Reading

We recommend all clients to obtain the necessary personal baggage, medical and accident insurance before arrival. SOS Worldwide has a local representative office in Yangon with a 24 hour on call service for emergency evacuation and medical assistance. Continue Reading

Myanmar has its own cell phone network and cell phones from other countries do not have access. The Myanmar SIM cards used to be different from the ‘normal’ SIM cards which are used all over the world. Tourists can buy a Myanmar SIM cards Telenor, Ooredoo and MPT at 1500 Myanmar Kyats. Continue Reading

Our recommended hotels in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan offer 24 hour power (with a generator if needed). In other more isolated areas like Kyaing Tong, the Shan Hills, Kalaw, Pindaya, Taunggyi, Nyaung Shwe and Inle Lake – generated power may not always be available. Most hotel rooms have screens and mosquito nets. Continue Reading