TYPES OF MYANMAR
VISA
At present visitors must have a valid
passport with an EVT (Entry Visa for Tourist) prior to enter Myanmar.
EVT can be obtained at any Myanmar Embassy or Consulate offices with
validity for 28 days. Application forms in duplicate with three-passport
size photos are to be submitted with a fee of US$ 20 equivalent in
their respective currency. There are two types of Visa EVT (FIT) and EVT
(PACKAGE).
EVT
(PACKAGE)
Valid three
months from the date of issue and require a supportive document from an
authorized travel agencies in Yangon.
EVT(FIT)
Valid one month from the date of issue but require no
supportive document.
Visa process normally takes about one
week at the Myanmar Embassies. You can visit following link for details
of Myanmar Embassies in
abroad.
VISA-UPON-ARRIVAL
A
pre-approved Visa upon Arrival deal can be arranged with appropriate
fees for those countries where Myanmar Embassy or consulate office does
not exists. Visa upon Arrival can only be available
to that purchase package tour from us. Process will take minimum two
weeks. We will apply to the respective authorities once we received
required information from you. Once approved we will scan the approval
letter will email to you with attached file which you need to present to
airline on boarding and at immigration in Yangon airport for visa
process. One of our staffs will meet you on your arrival at Yangon
airport and assist you with your visa
process.
Application
Procedure
1. Fill in the
Visa Application Form
*Please find the sample application form at the bottom.*
2. Scan your
passport and send it as attach by email to
us.
NB : The board of visa procession
dictates that here must be minimum of 2 persons traveling together to
legitimate for the Visa upon
Approval.
Currency
We recommend visitors to bring US
Dollars cash (small denomination notes). US Dollars are easily
exchangeable for Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC's) at authorized
money changers throughout the country. Other foreign currencies such as
Deutsche Marks, Japanese Yen, French Francs and Pound Sterling can only
be exchanged into FEC's at the Currency Exchange Counter inside
Immigration at
Yangon
International
Airport on
arrival. Authorized money changers throughout
Myanmar will
only accept US Dollars. According to the issue by MFTB in 2004, please
be warned that torn, dirty and stained notes are not accepted and some goes for notes
those serial numbers starts with CB.They will also
exchange your FEC's into the local
Myanmar
currency "kyat" (pronounced
"CHAT")
US Dollars or FECs can be easily used
for payment of purchases throughout the country. One FEC = I USD.
Credit
Card
It is not available in Myanmar, but a few
hotel accept by Credit Card for their own usage at the
hotel.
Travelers
Cheques
It is not
possible.
Customs
All foreign currencies above US$ 2000,
jewellery, electrical goods and cameras must be declared to the Customs
at the airport. Exports of antiques and archaeologically valuable items
are prohibited. Only gems, jewellery and silverware purchased at the
authorized shops are allowed to be taken
out.
For visitors'
convenience, there are Duty-Free Shops in the airport arrival and
departure lounges. Allowance is 2 Liters of liquor, 400 cigarettes, 100
cigars and 1/2 liter of perfumes.
Airport Departure
Tax
Any passengers departing
Myanmar on
international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per
person.
Gratuities &
Tipping
Myanmar’s are
genuinely happy to help foreign visitors don’t expect anything to
return. But if your guide or any other person during your trip was
especially kind or helpful a gratuity would be a generous gesture and
greatly appreciated.
Electricity
Myanmar has
220-240 volts A.C. It is advisable to have torchlight in the hand
baggage as power cuts frequently occur throughout the
country.
TIME
There entire country
is
6:30 hours
ahead of GMT; (UTC)
0:30 minutes behind
Thailand
1:30 hours
behind Singapore,
Malaysia and
Hong
Kong.
Business
hours
Banks open at 10:30 till
14:00, Monday
through Friday. Government offices open at 09:30 till
16:30 Monday
through Friday. Most private offices open at 09:30 till
17:00, Monday
through Friday and 09:30 till
12:00 on
Saturday.
Shopping
Myanmar arts
and crafts, mostly pure hand-made, are best souvenirs. Lacquer ware,
woodcarvings, tapestries, silverware, brassware, silk and cotton fabrics
and shoulder bags are some of the favourite items.
For
jeweler, there is
Burma rubies,
sapphires, jade and pearls available at
Myanmar gems
shops. All gems and jeweler purchased should be made through the
government licensed dealers, who can give a voucher for
export.
Bargaining is essential for obtaining
the reasonable prices. Possible price reductions of up to 50% are not
uncommon.
Insurance
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.
Comfort and
Care
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen are a must.
Don't forget to bring medication you would normally use in emergencies,
such as antibiotics etc. Most medicines are available but may be not the
brand you normally use.
Drink only pre-boiled water such as green tea
or bottle water of reputable brands. Better to avoid ice cubes in the
street.
Dos and Don’ts in
Myanmar
Not always necessary to shake hands. Don't hug
or kiss in public. Shoes and socks / stockings must always be removed
at pagoda and monasteries. Visitors are advised to ignore touts who may
approach them to exchange currency, of to sell gems of dubious quality,
such offers, although apparently not to encourage development of this
practice by giving money.