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VISA INFORMATION
Myanmar requires a visa for all
foreigners visiting the country. It
is valid for 28 days starting from
the day you enter the country, three
months from the date of issue. You
can obtain a visa from Myanmar
Embassies in the various countries.
The international points of entry
and exit Myanmar are Yangon
International Airport and Mandalay
International Airport. Show your
passport with valid entry visa,
disembarkation card on arrival to
the Immigration officer at the
International Airport (Yangon or
Mandalay). Foreign Independent
Travellers (FITs) are required to
exchange 200 US$ for Foreign
Exchange Certificate (F.E.C) on
arrival at the counter of Myanmar
Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB).
Passport
A valid passport with Entry visa is
required for all tourists &
businessmen, applicable at Myanmar
Embassies and Consulate General
Offices abroad. For further details
of the embassies click : Myanmar
Embassies and Consulate abroad. More
about Entry Visas to Myanmar >>
You can also visit
http://www.mofa.gov.mm
the official web site of The
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visa on Arrival
Details are as follows:
1) Tourist Visa
- USD30
- Valid for 28 days
- 01 passport photo
2) Business Visa
- USD40
- Valid for 70 days
- 01 passport photo
3) Transit Visa
- USD18
- Valid for 24 hours
- 01 passport photo
4) Eligibility
- All passengers with valid passports EXCEPT those listed on
Myanmar Immigration "Black List".
5) Passport Validity
- MUST be at least 6 months during stay in Myanmar
6) Fund
- Single traveler must hold minimum USD300
- Family must hold minimum USD600
7) Others
- Child under age of 7 traveling with passport together with parent is exempted from Visa fee (FOC).
Note : Above applies to Mandalay Airport too.
For further visa information visit
http://www.myanmarvisa.com
CURRENCY
Foreign Currency
Foreigners are recommended to bring US Dollars into Myanmar because they are easily exchangeable for Foreign Exchange Certificate (FEC) at authorised money changers, who can also exchange directly into Kyat. Euros may also be exchanged into FEC at authorised money changer. Please be warned that torn, dirty and stained notes might not be able to accepted.
Credit Cards
Only a few restaurants and hotels accept Credit cards, and the service charges may vary from 20 to 40 percent.
Myanmar Currency
Myanmar currency is known as " Kyat " which comprises 100 pyas.
Denomination
Notes : Kyat 1000, Kyat 500, Kyat 200, Kyat 100, Kyat 90, Kyat 50, Kyat 45, Kyat 20, Kyat 15, Kyat 10, Kyat 5, Kyat 1. Coins : Kyat 100, Kyat 50, Kyat 10, Kyat 5, Kyat 1, Pya 50, Pya 25, Pya 10, Pya 5, Pya 1.
Visitors can change their dollars into FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificate which is equal to US Dollars), and then can change their FEC legally into Kyat at the real market rate at licensed money changer shops.
Travellers checks are NOT normally accepted and are difficult to transact. Travellers are advised to bring US Dollars in cash (small denomination notes). British Pounds, French Frances, German Deutsh Marks and other currencies are difficult to change. Bring US Dollars cash.
ELECTRICITY
When you plan to bring some electronic devices, make sure that these work with our Domestic power A.C 220 - 250V 50Hz. The Power Line is 440V.
MOBILE PHONE
Please be noted that Mobile Phones from other countries will not work in Myanmar.
VACCINATION
Most traveler will need vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and polio, as well as medications for malaria prophylaxis and travelers’ diarrhea. Other immunizations may be necessary depending upon the circumstances of the trip and the medical history of the traveler. Insect repellents are recommended, in conjunction with other measures to prevent mosquito bites. All travelers should visit their personal physician 4-8 weeks before your trip. The sun can be remarkably hot and a hat and high-factor block cream is advisable.
WHAT TO WEAR
Light, casual cotton wear because of
hot weather
A cardigan or light jerkin, when visiting northern Myanmar in the cold season
An umbrella during the rainy season
Sandals or slippers
Quick drying clothes are recommended if you visit during the rainy season or Thingyan
The dress code for pagodas and monasteries prescribe decent apparel, no footwear is allowed when visiting pagodas and monasteries.
WHAT TO BRING
Insect repellent
Sun block, sunglasses, hat, umbrella
Personal medical kit
Note : Most of the necessary goods are available at supermarkets and nearby stores.
MYANMAR
TRADITIONS AND CULTURE
Although court culture has been
extinguished, popular street-level
culture is vibrant and thriving.
Drama is the mainstay of this
culture, and just about any
celebration is a good excuse for a
pwe (show). Performances may recount
Buddhist legends, or be more
light-hearted entertainments
involving slapstick comedy, dance,
ensemble singing or giant puppets.
Myanmar music is an integral part of
a pwe; it originates from Thai and
emphasises rhythm and melody.
Instruments are predominantly
percussive and include drums,
boat-shaped harps, gongs and bamboo
flutes. Over 85% of the Myanmar
population is Theravada Buddhist. In
the Rakhine region, towards
Bangladesh, there are many Muslims.
Christian missionaries have had some
success among hill tribes but many
remain staunch animists. The toys of
Myanmar are not only for the
children but also famous in the
world, known as the Marionettes (or)
Puppets of Myanmar. Its a
combination of Myanmar Art and
Culture, together to show the inner
expressions of the Myanmar people.
Myanmar also have festivals all
around the year, at least one in
each month of the year. The most
famous festival of Myanmar is the
Thingyan Water Festival, which is
held from 13 April to 16 April every
year.
Myanmar has a long history dating
back several thousand years. The
traditions and culture of Myanmar as
well as the philosophy of life of
it's people, the majority of who are
Buddhists, has been shaped
profoundly by Buddhism. Hence,
Myanmar, regardless of their race or
ethnic origin, are peace-loving,
friendly, generous and hospitable.
They also have an innate sense of
duty to family, community and
country.
In Myanmar, there is a tradition,
particularly in the rural areas, of
people collectively helping with
each other's work and participating
in communal activities. People in
the village, for example, will
collectively help each other in such
activities as cultivating and
harvesting paddy and other crops,
repairing bunds of paddy fields,
digging wells, repairing roofs of
houses etc.. This age old tradition
is called "Let-Sar-Like". It can be
translated roughly as " Lending a
Hand ".
PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS (2010)
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4 January |
Independence Day |
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12 February |
Union Day |
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27 February |
Full Moon Day of Tabaung |
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2 March |
Peasants Day |
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27 March |
Armed Forces Day |
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12 April - 21 April |
New
Year Holidays |
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13 April - 16 April |
Thingyan Water Festival |
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17 April |
Myanmar New Year Day |
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27 April |
Full Moon Day of Kason |
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1 May |
May Day |
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19 July |
Martyr's Day |
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26 July |
Full Moon Day of Waso |
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23 October |
Full Moon Day of Thadingyut |
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21 November |
Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone |
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1 November |
National Day |
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25 December |
Christmas Day |
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27 December |
Kayin New Year Day |
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