Union of Myanmar (Burma)
Area: 676,578 sq km
Population: 55,390,000
Population density: 75 per sq km
Capital: Naypyidaw
Area: 676,578 sq km
Population: 55,390,000
Population density: 75 per sq km
Capital: Naypyidaw
Myanmar (Burma) country information
Passport & visa | Getting there | Cycling & maps | Cost of living | Accommodation | Food | Bike shops | Climate | Distances
Passport & Visa
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for at least
six months beyond date of intended departure required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals
referred to in the chart above except transit
passengers continuing their journey by the same
or first connecting aircraft, provided holding
valid onward or return documentation and not
leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy for visa requirements.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy for visa requirements.
Visa Note
A separate
visa is required for each child over seven years
of age, even if travelling on their parent's passport.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist
(Foreign Independent Travellers - FIT): £14.
Business and Social: £20.
Validity
Tourist visas
are valid for two months from the date of issue
for stays of 28 days in Myanmar. Business visas
are valid for three months from date of issue
for stays of 10 weeks.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section
at embassy).
Working Days Required
At least three.
Getting there
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Myanmar
Airways International (UB) (website:
www.maiair.com
).
Main Airports
Yangon (RGN)
is 19km (12 miles) from the city. To/from
the airport: Buses go to the city (journey
time - 30 minutes). Taxis are also available
(journey time - 45 minutes). Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office,
duty-free shop and tourist information.
Departure Tax
US$10. Passengers
in direct transit are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Cruise
ships call at Yangon Port.
Getting There by Road
It is recommended
to use only air travel as a means of access into
Myanmar. Overland entry with a border pass is,
in theory, permitted at the following border check
points: Kyukoke, Namkhan and Muse on the Myanmar-Yunnan
(People's Republic of China) border; and Tachileik,
Myawaddy and Kawthaung on the Mynamar-Thailand
border. Generally speaking, however, foreigners
are only allowed to travel as part of an organised
group. Owing to continuing political instability,
borders may periodically close. Contact the nearest
embassy for up-to-date details.
