Burma (Myanmar) FAQ’s

1.    Is it required to get a visa to travel to Burma?

Answer – Yes, It’s required to have a visa to travel to Burma (Myanmar). The Myanmar Government has approved Visa on Arrival which allows tourists to apply visa online and get visa stamp when you arrive in Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw international airports. The whole process takes from 2 to 7 days and you are supported for all the travel information as well visa guide so that you get it the fastest. This procedure is the best if there are no Myanmar Embassy in your country you do not have time to visit the embassy.

2.    Which are the countries eligible for e-Visa to Myanmar?

Answer – Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d’lvoire, Croatia, Cyprus, CZECH, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldive, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam.

3.    When should you apply for the visa?

Answer – The validity of the e-Visa is 90 days from the date of issuance. Hence, don’t apply for it more than three months in advance of your trip.

4.    Are travelers’ checks viable in Burma? Are ATM’s available? Do vendors usually take credit cards or do small vendors not have the equipment?

Answer – In Burma, US Dollars are used widely. ATM’s are new to Burma. Hence, it is advisable to keep cash and travelers checks as a backup.

For cash make sure that the bills are clean and new, without rips, tears or creases. Also note that, you’ll have to carry bills that are newer than 2006.

5.    What kind of clothes is appropriate for the trip to Burma?

Answer – Burma is a hot country, however conservative about the clothing. Hence, it is advisable to avoid shorts, skirts or anything revealing.