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Travel Information

Passport and Visa

Visitors must have a valid passport with an EVT (Entry visa for Tourist) to enter Myanmar. EVT can be obtained Embassy / Consulate Offices with validity for 28 days and extendable for another 14 days. Application forms in duplicate with three passport size photos are to be submitted with a fee of US$ 20. Two type of visa is available. (GFD) may be able to arrange for a visa on arrival. Fill-up the attached form and contact our office for advance.

Package Tour Visa : Require a tour confirmation letter from travel agencies in Yangon.
FIT Visa : Require no tour confirmation letter.

Weather and Climate

Myanmar enjoys a tropical climate.
Hot Season - March to May with average temperature 30-35ºC.
Rainy Season - June to September with average temperature 25-30ºC.
Cool Season - October to February with average temperature 20-24ºC.

Local Time in Myanmar

GMT + 6.5 Yangon (0070 hrs) on Monday
GMT + 0 London (0030 hrs) on Monday
GMT + 7 Bangkok (0730 hrs) on Monday
GMT + 8 Hong Kong (0830 hrs) on Monday
GMT + 10 Sydney (1030 hrs) on Monday

Airport Tax: US$ 10

Customs

At the port of entry all foreign currencies and cameras must be declared to a custom office. Export of antiques and archaeological valuable items are prohibited.

Baggage

One piece of baggage not exceeding 20 kilograms per person is allowed. Excess baggage must be paid by passenger. The company assumes no responsibility for any lost or damage to baggage or belongings whilst they are in the custody of airlines, other transportation companies, accommodation supplier or the passenger. However, The Company will assist you in making the relevant claims provided it does not interfere with, inconvenience or hamper the conduct of the tour or other members of the tour group.

Hotel Rates

There are variety of hotels – size ranging form the family run guest houses to 4-5 stars hotels. International – class hotels are operating in capital cities – Yangon and Mandalay. Hotel reservations will be made by us upon the confirmed client’s option or we can fix the best one which will match with your budget. Hotel rates varies from 10 USD to 250 USD per day depending on the class and facilities.

Health

No inoculations or vaccinations are required unless coming from or passing through an infected area.

Voltage

220-230 Volts A.C

Telecommunication

IDD telephones and fax facilities are available in most hotels. To call Myanmar from abroad, dial your country’s international access code, then 95 (Myanmar’s country code), the area code (minus the “0”) and the five or six digit number, to dial long distance within Myanmar, dial the area code (including the “0”) and the number, Area codes for selected towns and cities:

Religion

Theravada Buddhism is the predominant, with 80% of the people embracing it. Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced among the minority.

Language

Myanmar is mother tongue but English is widely understood.

Four Domestic Airlines

Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways, Air Bagan and Myanmar Airways are operating domestic air route.

Overstaying your visa

Another option, if you want just a couple more days, is overstaying your visa. Many travelers have overstayed up to seven days without incident. Check with a Yangon travel agent before your visas up, but at research time there was generally little hassle if you overstayed if you were leaving from the Yangon or Mandalay airports. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes doing some paperwork, and pay US$3 per day, plus a US$3 registration fee. Have correct change, as immigration will not be able to change your US$100 bill.

If you’re leaving overland to Thailand on an expired visa, it’s best to enlist help from a travel agency before popping up at the border.

Entrance Fees

Many places in Myanmar are free to enter and explore, but some places – including whole towns require the payment of fees, by the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism in Yangon or local authorities. In some places, such as Bagan or Mrauk U, the fees are split with the apparently earnest Department of Archaeology for preserving ancient temples and artwork. Here are the main fees:

-Alaungpaya Palace, Shwebo (Kyat 50)
-Amarapura, Inwa, Mandalay zone fees – US$ 10
-Bagan Archaeological zone – US$ 10
-Chin State – Must take MTT (government tour) 2day tour US$300 per person
-Golden Rock – US$ 6
-Hop Win Daung Caves, near Monywa – US$ 2
-Inle Lake zone fees – US$ 3
-Kachin State Cultural Museum – Myitkyina – US$ 2
-Khamti – Must take MTT tour US$ 670/920 US$ from Mandalay/Yangon
-Mingun – Sagaing – US$ 3
-Mogok – must take MTT tours – US$ 300
-Mon Cultural Museum, Mawlamyine – US$ 2
-Mrauk-U – US$ 10
-Sittway, Rakhaing State Cultural Museum – US$ 2
-Shwedagon Pagoda – US$ 5
-Thanboddhay Paya, near Monywa – US$ 3
-Thayekhittaya ruins, near Pyay – US$ 4
-Yangon, Museum – US$ 5
-Yangon, Gems Museum – US$ 5
-Youqson Kyaung, Salay – US$ 3